bear hunting guided trips

Massive Black Bear to Hunt

Bear hunters stay in fully furnished lodges next to beautiful lakes where you are mere steps from fishing. Travel to and from stands is done by ATV, truck, boat, or canoe, and typically requires less than 150 yards of walking. 80% of our tree stands are "Single-Man" ladder stands with the remaining 20% of our stands being "Lock-On" style. Blinds are available upon request. All of sites provide a 20 yard or less broad side shot, perfect for any archery hunter! PLEASE NOTE that all dietary and physical limitations need to be discussed with us prior to your arrival to ensure we can accommodate all your needs.

Spring Black Bear + Fishing Package:

3 weeks of 6 guests per week in May. Any weapon (no spear or pistol). Each guest is allowed 1 Black Bear. You will be fishing in the morning (or lounging around the cabins) and bear hunting in the afternoon/evening. Package includes a bonus day trip to  Crow Duck Lake Camp , a remote fishing lodge.

Fall Black Bear + Timber Wolf + Fishing Package:

2 weeks of 4 guests per week in September. Any weapon (no spear or pistol). Each guest is allowed 1 Black Bear and 1 Wolf. You will be fishing in the morning (or lounging around the cabins) and hunting in the afternoon/evening. Package includes a day trip to  Crow Duck Lake Camp , a remote fishing lodge.

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A Day in The Life:

Sunday Arrival: Upon arrival at camp in the afternoon, either from being picked up in Winnipeg or driving right to camp yourself, you will be greeted by Mike and his guides. That evening you get to share stories with the other hunters as the guides prepare dinner. After dinner hunting tags and fishing licenses are filled out so you are ready to go in the morning. Depending on your group you may share a room with a fellow guest.

Monday to Thursday and Saturday:  A hearty breakfast bulks you up for a morning of fishing the lake outside the cabin. The guides will take you out to their favorite spots where you can catch Walleye, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, and much more. You return to camp around noon for lunch before you get ready to go to the stand. By mid to late afternoon your guide takes you to your stand. A radio is provided and check-in times are arranged with your guide. Your guide will come to your stand to pick you up after dark (to hide our movement). Upon harvesting a bear or wolf the guides will find and clean the bear/wolf for you. Once back at camp the bear/wolf is bagged and frozen. Dinner is often late but it is always hot and filling, however we also supply snacks for in the stand.

Friday:  You have a quick breakfast in the morning then jump into the truck for a 30 minute drive to Big Whiteshell Lake. Here we catch the boat to Crow Duck Lake Camp. Once across the lake you are picked up by safari trucks that portage everyone and the gear across to Crow Duck Lake. The owner Bill and his staff have the boats running and ready to go for the day. We keep enough Walleye for a fish fry over a fire at the edge of the lake. For everyone who has harvested by Friday they get to stay out on the lake catching Walleye and Small Mouth Bass all day. If anyone hasn't had the right Bear walk by yet they leave after lunch for their afternoon hunt.

Sunday Departure:  One last big breakfast to fill you up for your trip home. Bears/wolves are boxed for the flight or drive home. Check out is noon. If you fly a guide will drive you back to Winnipeg.

Black Bear Hunt Package

• Year 2024 $4410.00 USD per guest for either the Spring or Fall Hunt.
• Year 2025 $4630.50 USD per guest for either the Spring or Fall Hunt.
• Year 2026 $4862.02 USD per guest for either the Spring or Fall Hunt.

Price Includes:

• Issued to you upon arrival (signed)
• Accommodations for a week
• 3 meals a day plus snacks
• Guiding services
• Tree stand or ground blind preparation a minimum or 2 weeks before you arrive.
• Bait site preparation and maintenance a minimum of 2 weeks before you arrive.
• A bonus one day fishing trip to Crow Duck Lake Camp.
• Including Winnipeg airport pick up and drop off.
• Taxes are included
• Price does not include gratuities to the guides if you wish.

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Bear hunters stay at  Jessica Lake Lodge  in 4 star cabins located a stones through away from the water. Check in time is no early than 4 pm. Book now in a unique part of Canada; The Precambrian Shield, where prairie meets granite outcrops, forming beautiful gullies, high rock ridges and pristine lakes and rives of the Whiteshell area.

OUR PRICING INCLUDES ALL COSTS IN THE TRIP! No hidden fees. This is the total price, there is no extra cost upon arrival or harvest or anything else! We DO NOT believe in hidden costs!

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Where to hunt black bear.

The American black bear is widely distributed across the United States and Canada. Twenty-eight states and all Canadian provinces have hunting seasons for black bears, with Maine having perhaps the largest bear population of the Lower 48. Typically found in forested regions, this species is adaptable and often found near civilization. Which area for black bear hunting to choose depends on whether your preferred hunting method (baiting, over hounds, etc.) is legal, and whether you want a classic black skin or a different color phase skin, e.g. brown, chocolate, cinnamon, red, or blonde. Color-phase bears are especially common in the northwestern United States. A rare bluish-gray color phase in Alaska is known as the Glacier bear, and the all-white Kermode bear occurs on several islands in coastal British Columbia.

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For the effort that is involved in preparation of a successful black bear hunt, including preparing bait sites, training hounds, etc., black bear hunts are relative bargains. They start at about $1,500 and seldom reach over $5,000. The most expensive propositions you see on BookYourHunt.com are usually fly-in or boat-based hunts in Alaska, which often come as package trips with a number of other species included in the price.

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Baiting is by far the most popular way of hunting black bears. By studying tracks and marks, and checking trail camera images, the outfitter can have a pretty good idea what degree of success their hunters can expect. However, baiting is not as easy as it seems. Whether you’re planning a DIY hunt or hiring an outfitter, you’ll find our blog story on bear baiting useful.

When to hunt Black Bear?

The big question for a bear hunter is whether to choose to hunt in the spring or the fall season. The spring season typically starts after the bruins get out of their dens in April, and can continue through June. Most hunters prefer the spring season because it offers a chance to hunt when most other hunting seasons are closed. Success rates are also often higher during the spring. The early part of the spring season works better for hunting over bait, as the bears make up for the winter fast. Late May to June is better for spot-and-stalk hunting: shorter nights mean bears move in the daylight more, and big males are bolder and more active because it’s rut time and they’re looking for sows. The fall season usually starts in September and goes on until the bears den in November. The closer to denning time, the better the skin and the fatter the flesh.

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Black bears are hunted by a wide variety of methods, depending on the terrain of the region and the regulations of the state or province. In some states and provinces, bears are hunted over bait with the hunter in a tree stand or blind. Some states allow bear hunting with dogs, and in other regions, drives are a traditional and successful method. In western regions, hunts are typically spot-and-stalk, and calling can also be effective.

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Why hunt Black Bear?

American black bears are typically the smallest of all types of bears, but in areas where food is abundant, a bear may exceed 600 pounds. They are usually less aggressive than grizzlies, but still account for quite a few maulings and even deaths each year. A certain degree of hunting pressure is necessary not only to keep the bear population in check, but also to keep them associating humans with danger, which acts as conflict prevention. Black bear meat (when it’s not infected with trichinosis) is a delicacy, and its hide, especially in an unusual color phase, makes a beautiful rug. A black bear’s sense of smell is excellent. Although its eyesight and hearing are average. they are very intelligent. Harvesting a black bear is quite a challenge, which is perhaps one of the greatest attractions of the hunt.

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Montana Black Bear Hunts

Montana black bear are fair game in both the fall and spring! Color phase bears in shades of cinnamon, chocolate, and blonde are seen more frequently than jet black bears. In fact, the Swan Valley is home to some of the best black bear hunting in Montana. Our bear hunts often utilize horses, which makes us a very unique option for guided bear hunts in Montana. Montana bear hunting in our area is pure fair chase, no baiting or use of dogs, in fact we can’t even use scents.

In the fall, we can hunt black bear in combination with other species hunts. In the spring, we’ll focus on bears exclusively.

The Swan Valley is one of the few areas in Montana that remains open for black bear hunting until June 15th. In the spring these animals are very active. They consolidate in numbers on the valley floor taking advantage of the new growth to bulk up after hibernation. Using a combination of horses and hiking, we’ll hunt rockslides, search old logging roads and mountain meadows for scat and sit clear cuts. Hunters can elect to take some time to fish, taking advantage of our “Cast & Blast” offering where you can have an opportunity to shoot a black bear, catch a lake trout and a northern pike all on the same adventure.

CAST AND BLAST

You can upgrade any 5 day Bear Hunt to this 6-Day fishing and hunting combination trip which allows sportsmen to fish with a spinning rod for trophy size Northern Pike and Lake Trout and hunt black bears on public land fair chase. The Spring in Montana is a great time frame to chase Northern Pike right before they spawn resulting in blistering runs while soaking in the solitude of the Swan Valley. We can even glass bears from the boat and switch gears to hunting if we find a big boar we like. We fish out of a pontoon boat or specialized trolling boat maximizing comfort and success. We allow you to mix and match your hunting and fishing days giving you a nice change of scenery and a break from the physicality of hunting.

If you are looking for the ultimate fair chase black bear hunt in the beauty of the Swan Valley, this hunt is for you!

Current Trip Rates

2024 hunting season.

Group Discount Rates: 10% for groups of 4+

Family Discounts: Son/daughter Discount (swan location only): 50% discount for under age of 25 hunting with parent. Hunting Spouse Discount (swan location only): 25% off.

One-on-one guide: $1500 extra

3% Administrative Fee : All multi-day trip rates will have an additional 3% administrative fee added per reservation. If you have any questions please feel free to call us at (406) 387-4405.

Cancellation & Refund Policy: For all hunts, $1,000 per hunter is required to secure the reservation. A secondary deposit of $2,000 is required no later than March 1st the year of the hunt. Both deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable. The remaining balance is due June 1st. If you do not get drawn we will refund a deposit, but will not for any other reason. There are no refunds due to weather or not harvesting an animal. Since all of our hunts are free chase, there is a chance you may not see an animal during your hunt. If the thought of going home without of an animal is not palatable to you, do not book a hunt! Credit Cards accepted for initial deposit with no fee, all other subsequent payments can be made with a check or cash or a credit card. If you choose to pay with a credit card a 3% convenience fee will be added. Above prices do not include tags/licenses that are paid directly to the state of Montana, or a Hunter Defense Fund fee of $50 collected of all outfitted clients of Outfitter members of the Montana Outfitter & Guides Association for the purposes of defending nonresident hunting rights in the state of Montana. All hunts are offered under Montana License #34041, Patrick M. Tabor Jr. 26356 Soup Creek Road, Swan Lake, MT 59911 (406)-387-4405.

2025 Hunting Season

Cancellation & Refund Policy: For all hunts, $1,000 per hunter is required to secure the reservation. A secondary deposit of $2,000 is required no later than March 1st the year of the hunt. Both deposits are non-refundable. The remaining balance is due June 1st. If you do not get drawn we will refund a deposit, but will not for any other reason. There are no refunds due to weather or not harvesting an animal. Since all of our hunts are free chase, there is a chance you may not see an animal during your hunt. If the thought of going home without of an animal is not palatable to you, do not book a hunt! Credit Cards accepted for initial deposit with no fee, all other subsequent payments can be made with a check or cash or a credit card. If you choose to pay with a credit card a 3% convenience fee will be added. Above prices do not include tags/licenses that are paid directly to the state of Montana, or a Hunter Defense Fund fee of $50 collected of all outfitted clients of Outfitter members of the Montana Outfitter & Guides Association for the purposes of defending nonresident hunting rights in the state of Montana. All hunts are offered under Montana License #34041, Patrick M. Tabor Jr. 26356 Soup Creek Road, Swan Lake, MT 59911 (406)-387-4405.

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Guided Alaska Grizzly Bear Hunts

Hunt grizzly bear in the arctic with experienced alaskan guides, grizzly bear hunts.

Every April, we return to the frozen salmon spawning grounds to hunt the arctic grizzly bear. Setting up small camps on the edge of our hunting area, we start looking for bears that have recently left hibernation. We make use of the continual arctic sunlight to hunt nocturnal bears. The large boars in this area spend this time feeding on last fall’s salmon deposits. This is a hunt conducted ambush style, where patience is key to our high Grizzly Bear hunt success rate. Due to the rich nutritional value of the bears’ feed, they grow larger than most northern grizzlies, 7-8 foot being our common take. Wolves are commonly seen feeding on salmon during these hunts,  and wolves can be taken as a secondary animal.

After break up in mid-May, we provide hunts for arctic grizzly on the south slopes of the Brooks Range. Shortly after leaving hibernation, grizzly bears move onto the hillsides to feed on the new spring growth. We use this to our advantage, spotting bears from great distances and making foot stalks. Because of the poorer food quality and longer winters, the arctic grizzly is smaller than the bears we hunt in our southern grounds. However, due to living in this northern environment these bears do grow an incredibly thick coat, and tend to be much lighter in color.

The Alaska Grizzly, Ursus arctos , is the largest predator of our hunting area. Arctic Grizzly Bears are one of the main killers of caribou and moose calves in the spring. Coming out of hibernation in late April to early May, the bears start looking for the closest food source to make up for lost weight from the winter’s slumber. Salmon left over from the fall run or the early growth on south sloping hills are easy pickings for spring bears. In our hunting concession, spring grizzly bear hunting is extremely effective because we can focus our efforts on areas with high food concentrations.

Accommodations

Although there are many factors outside of our control during an Alaskan hunt, there are measures we take to insure a comfortable stay no matter what Mother Nature decides to throw at us. Camps are strategically placed to insure solid hunting locations within a close walking distance. As most of our falls hunting camps are accessed via float plane, we are typically set up on or near a lake shore. Guests are housed in canvas Sibly tents, heated with a wood stove and furnished with cots. A cook/mess tent is also set up to allow comfortable dining during adverse weather conditions. We take great efforts to prepare home cooked breakfasts and dinners that will satisfy any hungry hunter. While out hunting, lighter pack lunches are packed. All camps are supplied with at least one satellite communication device and appropriate survival gear.

Travel and Logistics

All of our guided trips originate in Fairbanks Alaska. We suggest booking a flight with an arrival date at least one day before the start date of your trip. There are several options of hotels near the airport that provide shuttle services. On day one of your trip we will pick you up at your hotel. If you have not already purchased your hunting license and tags, we will stop by Fish and Game before leaving town. From Fairbanks, we drive four hours north to Circle City. In this small rural community, your pilot will meet you with the float plane on the Yukon River. Most of our camps are accessed via float equipped Cessna 180. As we have to follow the strict laws of gravity, we ask that you keep your gear under 60lbs. Most flights to camp are an hour to an hour and a half. Due to the unpredictability of Alaska’s weather it is best to leave some flexibility in your travel plans. At times, delays of several days may occur due to severe weather keeping our airplanes grounded.

All of our guides are highly experienced and professional. Owner, Charlie Jagow, was raised hunting and trapping in the region, this experience has given him, not only knowledge of the area, but also a personal connection to the refuge and its wild places. Many of our hunting guides also live in the bush and have a life time’s experience worth of hunting in the Arctic. Hunting is a way of life for us. There are no schools or college courses available to train a guide; instead, this highly skilled profession is only learned from hands-on experience and apprenticeship. All of our guides have dedicated themselves to perfecting these skills. Guiding is not a job for us, it’s a passion. We love assisting our guest in the pursuit of a life time!

There are opportunities to fish in most of our hunting camps. Some of the smaller rivers provide some of the best grayling fishing the state has to offer. Many of our lake camps are inhabited by both pike and graying. Light tackle, spinners and spoons are our choice for catching both species.

2023 Schedule and Prices

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Trophy fees on secondary animals taken:

• Grizzly Bear – $3,500 USD
• Caribou- $4,500 USD
• Wolf or Black Bear – $1,500 USD

Included in the hunt are bush flights to and from Fairbanks, camp gear, food, and one-on-one guiding. Not provided in the hunt is lodging in Fairbanks, hunting license, and tag fees.

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. . . when you pick your guide.

Hunter Groups Welcome

Friends, Family and Business Groups all have a Great Time at Foggy Mountain

Handgun Bear Hunts

Bring your Magnum with or without a Scope

Bow Hunts for Bear

Traditional, Compound, and even Cross-Bow Hunts

Father-Son Bear Hunts

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West Branch Bear

Beautiful Bear in Maine’s West Branch Region

Black bear hunting is our livelihood – not just a seasonal sideline. It is our full time commitment to make your Foggy Mountain black bear hunt a complete and memorable experience.

The Most Productive Black Bear Hunting Outfitter in Maine, the United States or Canada.

You want a guide who produces consistent black bear kills even in years when natural adversities exist – years when inexperienced guides and hunters fail to produce.

Maine’s Foggy Mountain Guide Service was founded by Wayne Bosowicz – regarded as the dean of black bear hunting guides.

Foggy Mountain’s close knit staff of fully licensed Maine guides set the world standard that others can only dream of achieving. And no expense is spared to continually raise that standard.

You have provided my son and I with a fabulous time for three years in a row. The hunting and site locations are outstanding. You and your guides could not be more knowledgeable or helpful. All of your support people are very hospitable and friendly. The conversations during meals (which are terrific) and non hunting time were great fun and very enjoyable. Brandon, you are a true sportsman and professional. We would certainly recommend you to other hunters. Leon Tragger Sr & Jr, Pennsylvania, September 2017

Wayne has spent decades developing the bear habitat and prime hunting stands in the best bear hunting territory of Maine. He has passed his knowledge and skills to a privileged handful of Maine Guides like Brandon Bishop whose sole job is to see to it that you have the best possible opportunity to fulfill your hunting goals.

As a result, record-book black bear are consistently taken in Maine year after year. Our trophy room shows the results.

Unsurpassed opportunity to hunt a Trophy Black Bear

We strive to give our hunters the shooting opportunities expected of a truly world-class hunting outfitter. This requires knowledge, skill, effort, advance preparation, and experience.

Bear hunting is our life, so no matter how you cut it, a part time guide can not give a full time commitment.

I want to thank you and your group. We could not have asked for a better time. Everyone in our group saw bears, and the area to hunt is some of the best I’ve ever seen. Larry Salerno, Seneca Falls, New York, September 2016.

You kill’em, You Grill’em – We take care of the rest

Foggy Mountain will track and retrieve your game, field dress and skin it. We prepare the meat and hide for your trip home.

Our freezers will preserve the fresh quality of your meat and hide. We prepare your trophy for your taxidermist, or we can introduce you to one of our highly skilled local specialists. Meat cutting and packaging is also available locally.

Private & Flexible Accommodations

Unlike hunts with most outfitters, lodges and sporting camps, Foggy Mountain’s guests are not doubled up in a bunk house or room with other guests. Your party will enjoy the privacy of your own sleeping room, and the good night’s sleep that is important for a good hunt.

You have a choice of lodging options – whether you come alone, with a large group, with your spouse or whole family. Both American or Housekeeping Plans are available.

Thank you for the awesome hunt. I am extremely happy with my first bear. I can’t wait to come back and do it again. The cabin that you put my wife and I in was very nice. As you know, my wife is particular on where she stays and it was above even her standards. This has been one of the best hunting trips I have ever been on, not only killing the bear but catching smallmouth in the river and seeing all the additional wildlife was amazing. I can’t thank you enough. Aaron Lehnen, Middletown, Missouri, September 2012.

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When you book a hunt with us, you will receive a complete confirmation kit including detailed information on equipment and clothing, plus graphic illustrations of optimum shooting angles.

My wife and I had a remarkable time while hunting with you. The whole experience for both of us will be remembered forever. Even though she didn’t hunt she told me several times that she didn’t want to go home. The lakeside time was very relaxing for her. When I did kill a bear we both were delighted beyond words. Like I told you when I left, ‘I will be back’. Michel “Scott” Stirn, Brookville, IN, September 2017

Thanks for the great time. I will never forget all the fantastic things we experienced in such a short time. Getting that bear was icing on the cake. Joe Bowman, Hamilton, Indiana, September 2016.

Thanks for a great visit and a great hunt the first week of the season. Brandon did an excellent job! He was easy to hunt with and was more than willing to share his knowledge of bear hunting and the area we were hunting. The hospitality and accommodations were fantastic. Frank L. FitzSimons, Summerville, South Carolina, September 2015.

Thanks again for an awesome outdoors adventure. It doesn’t get any better than Foggy Mountain. The staff made my stay feel like being at home. Your guide did a wonderful job guiding me. He was a true pro and I enjoyed his knowledge of Maine wildlife. Thanks again and I’ll see you next year. Eric Meschke, Jackson, MI, September 2014.

Even competitors agree that Foggy Mountain is the best black bear outfitter in the world. Dick Metcalf, Shooting Times, Handgunning Magazine

Our guests appreciate our skills and efforts. Read their actual comments and find out why!

“Life is full of surprises…Your bear hunt shouldn’t be one of them!”

We know that a bear hunt is a major event in many folk’s lives, so we take it very seriously. You can arrive with confidence, not apprehension.

Fellow Hunters, I had the great pleasure of bow hunting at Foggy Mountain’s West Branch Camp the second week of the 2017 bear season. Brandon and his guides went beyond my expectations to provide an enjoyable, relaxing and successful experience. I highly recommend booking a hunt with these guys and I guarantee you will enjoy a great experience in the Maine wilderness. Dan Geer, Farmington, NY, September 2017

Maine Bear Hunts

Hunt in perhaps the most beautiful country in the world. You will be surrounded by an explosion of fall foliage color and you will never be too far from a delicious Maine lobster dinner.

Foggy Mountain’s most popular bear hunts are in Maine’s two most bear infested regions. These areas are on private lands with access controlled by gates, as are 95% of our total hunting territories.

Bear hunting success is the same in both areas, but our accommodations are different:

• Lodging for Bear Hunts in Maine’s Highlands, Katahdin & Moosehead Region is housekeeping style (each cabin has a full kitchen).
• Lodging for Bear Hunts in Maine’s West Branch Region is American Plan (meals included).

I want to tell you what a great time we had thanks to your excellent organization, Foggy Mountain Guide Service. I’m ready to round up a hunting partner for next year. D.L. Roy Harrington, Mathews, NC, September 2017

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• Check out our Handgun Bear Hunts
• And our Father & Son Bear Hunts
• Our West Branch hunts also offer outstanding Native Wild Brook Trout Fishing .

Bear Hunts with Hounds – Back by Popular Demand!

• Bear Hunts with Hounds – Foggy Mountain is again offering Maine black bear hunts with hounds. Get back to Foggy Mountain’s roots on this exciting hunting adventure. These hunts produce some of the largest Maine black bear taken each year. Become one of the hunters who do! Our hound hunts are a thrilling blend of hound and hunter skills, with exciting non-stop action. We follow a bear wherever it leads us in the deep woods of Maine. When the chase is on our truck is in high gear. We ride through territory most people would never dream possible. Our hounds have the experience and heart to get the job done, and done right. These hounds, alongside a truly skilled houndsman, will make for an experience you will never forget.

More Maine Hunting Opportunities at Foggy Mountain:

• Guided Moose hunts
• Guided Coyote hunts over Hounds or from ground blinds
• Guided Snowshoe Hare (Rabbit) hunts
• Guided Turkey hunts

Thank you for a great time at bear camp. I had a great time. I got to see everything I hoped for. Had my chance at the bear of my dreams and saw a bear come in from a ladder stand. Two very high things on my bucket list. I’m already starting to save up to make the trip back up next year. Phil Peltier, West Springfield, MA, September 2015.

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Got home at 4am Sunday morning. Grandkids wanted me to get them up to see the bear. Then got it into the freezer. It was well cooled and dry so all was good. Slept a few hours then kids woke me up with breakfast in bed and then we cut him up. Good bit of meat, good bear! Steve Stratton, Flushing, OH, September 2017

Thank you and your staff again for the time we had on our bear hunt. I am tickled with my bear. I wanted an above average bear with a dark muzzle and no V. That is exactly what I got. I can’t wait to get the mount. You have a first rate operation. Cindy Chihasz, Abbeville, SC, September 2015.

I really had a great time with you guys. The lunch and all that your family put on. All you guys did a great job…I truly hope to get there again. Ken Copella, Clifton Springs, NY, September 2016.

We did not get a bear but had a great time. Brandon was great. He has a great personality and seemed very knowledgeable. My wife and I hope to be back again next year for another try. James Miller, Thorntown, Indiana, September 2015.

You have a first rate operation. I was impressed with Brandon. His personality, knowledge and effort that he put into helping us with our bears was much appreciated. Charles Chihasz, Abbeville, South Carolina, September 2015.

It’s Never Too Late – Call Me!

“Should you have a last minute opportunity to get away for some quality hunting, just give me a call and I may be able to accommodate you. I appreciate fellow hunters and their busy schedules, and will do everything possible to accommodate you.”

– Brandon Bishop

• Maine's Vast Highlands, Moosehead & Katahdin Region - Hunt August 26th (Arrive on the 25th) thru August 30th Or Hunt September 2nd (Arrive on September 1st) thru September 6th.
• Maine's West Branch Region - Hunt September 9th (Arrive on the 8th) thru September 13th Or Hunt September 16th (Arrive on the 15th) thru September 20th.
• Hound Hunts for Bear - Hunts start September 23rd and run thru October 18th

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Bear Hunter Comments

Thank you for the incredible job you did to make my recent archery bear hunt in Maine's West Branch an awesome success. I've been fortunate enough to hunt many parts of the world, and I rarely meet someone as capable as your guide. It's often difficult to find a professional hunter who knows what it takes to make a good bow hunt - he knows. I look forward to returning to hunt with him again. Chuck Darnall, Whitehouse, TX, September 2015.

I can't tell you how happy I am with this year's hunt – and not because I got a great bear. Everything was just great: the weather, the other hunters and the hunting. Your guide was an absolute delight to be around. I think he was as excited about my bear as I was. It's going to be a long year until I get back. I can't wait. It's always the high point of my year. Gary Chamberlain, Sandusky, NY, September 2014.

Best Trip Ever! I wanted to let you know, that Jack, Ryan and I had the best time ever…We will definitely be up there next year, same time. Lori Clark, Dallastown, PA, September 2015.

Thank you and your team for a great experience. I got my bear on the second day and it was an experience of a lifetime. David M. Karchner, CT, September 2015.

During the hunt we had 2 flat tires. One of them Guy fixed and the other Brandon and Jason came to the field and fixed for us. This meant a lot as my wife was by herself with the vehicle and I was at another site. James Miller, Thorntown, IN, September 2015.

We would like to give our thanks to you, our guide, and the staff for a great and memorable experience. It is now obvious to us why people come from all over the world to hunt with you. Harry Marquiss, Agawam, MA, September 2014.

I want to tell you what a great time I had hunting at the West Branch in September. It was a great camp with a bunch of good folks and the staff and guides were great. Hope to see you next year. Tony Masino, Bowie, MD, September 2013.

Just a word about the great hunt that was afforded me there in Maine. I have been to Montana twice, one producing a 5x5 bull, and two hunts for black bear. The hunt in September at Foggy Mountain was the best of all hunts I have been on. Your professionalism and caring about all aspects of the hunt, quarters, food and making sure that our wants and needs were taken care of. You are the very best and finest bear outfitter in all the northeast. Thanks. Ron Marlett, Auburn, New York, September 2011.

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First Class Black bear hunting in northern Maine

One of a Kind Maine Bear Hunting Experience

At Northern Hideaway Outfitters, we have over 25 years of experience in hosting successful fall bear hunting seasons. Our Maine black bear hunting outfitters offer 136,000 acres of Northern Maine forest and rivers for hunting black bears and fishing for trout and muskies. We offer both guided black bear hunting and non-guided black bear hunting, so you can choose bear hunting trip that fit your needs and level of hunting expertise. Our Maine bear hunting outfitter is located 50 miles from the closest United States town, which means your hunting experience will be undisturbed by tourists and technology. Our team of experienced Maine bear hunting guides will be there to help you as you tackle black bear hunting for the first or hundredth time. If you are looking to experience a hunting trip of a lifetime with your friends and family, book your trip today at Northern Hideaway Outfitters.

What's Included In Our Guided Maine Bear Hunts

Due to a high percentage of black bears in the Maine forests, black bear hunting is open to those who are licensed from late August to the end of September. Black bear hunting can be dangerous, which is why those wishing to enjoy Maine bear hunting season should seek out Maine black bear hunting outfitters to assist them. With the vast acres of land and forest that we offer at our Maine black bear hunting outfitters, you can be sure that there will be plenty of black bears for you to see and try your hand at hunting.

Our team of expert Maine bear hunting guides will skin your black bear for you, package your black bear meat into coolers for you to take home, and store this all for you during the week. Call us today to see our availability for this fall black bear hunting season!

Get Comfortable With Our Maine Bear Hunting Outfitters

The two hunting trips we offer to our clients are guided hunting and DIY or non-guided hunting.

Guided Maine Bear Hunts Include:

• Lodging in one of our many cabin options. You will be able to stay with your whole group or family.
• Fresh made breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.
• Use of our kayaks on the Big Black River.
• Hunting guides to set up your bait hunting and drive you to your tree stand. We also pick you up from your tree stand every evening.
• Skinning, packaging, and storage of any bear meat during the week
• Tracking of any black bears you have wounded but not killed
• Tracking black bears to know the best tree stand to place you in for the kill.
• Use of showers and bathhouse during the week
• 12 people during hunting week

DIY Hunting Trips Include

• Cabins to sleep in by the edge of the property
• Use of our bear skinning facilities- we can skin and package your black bear for you with an additional fee.
• Use of our 36,000-acre forest
• Big Black River access for fishing muskies and trout
• Opportunity to track your own black bears
• A more realistic and rustic black bear hunting experience
• A group of four needed for each week of the hunting season
• 12 people maximum during hunting week

We only offer these once in a lifetime bear hunting trips to 16 lucky people a week. 12 for guided Maine bear hunts and 4 for DIY hunting trips. So call us today to schedule your family or friends for this week-long hunting trip!

Book One Of Our Maine Bear Hunting Trips

There truly is no hunting experience like big game hunting or black bear hunting. Our team of professional and guided Maine bear hunting guides will be with you through every step of the black bear hunting process. We have a reputation for being an honest and respectable Maine black bear hunting outfitters. We know that your hunting trip with us will be wholesome, fun, and one you won't forget. Our fall dates book up quickly, so call us today to secure your spot! We know that you won't regret it!

Now Booking for 2024 & 2025!

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For your Black Bear or Whitetail Deer Hunt of a Lifetime

Ready for a Hunt you will never forget? Up against The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, we have some of Eastern North Carolina's best Black Bear and Whitetail Deer. With lodging and meals provided, the only thing you will have to worry about is which one to harvest.

The 2024 Black Bear season is Nov. 8-17 and Dec. 7-22. With lodging and meals included, give us a call for prices and dates for your 3 day Black Bear Hunt. 252-340-2585

*dates subject to change according to ncwrc , depending on availability a five day hunt may be an option for black bear., 2024 whitetail deer season, bow season is sept. 7-sept. 27, *3 day hunt $1500, *5 day hunter $2000, black powder is sept. 28 - oct 11, *3 days $1700, *5 days $2200, gun season is oct.12 - jan.1, *3 day hunt $1500 , *5 day hunt $2000, * dates subject to change according to ncwrc.

Dismal Swamp Outfitters LLC.

Hunting Outfitters in Northeast North Carolina, bordered against the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge that's over 200,000 acres with an unlimited supply of bear. Home to some of Eastern NC's biggest Black Bear and Whitetail Deer.

Dismal Swamp Outfitters is here to help you make your hunting dreams come true. Whether its Black Bear or Whitetail Deer, we've got you covered. Give us a call and let us help you with a hunt of a lifetime.

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More About Dismal Swamp Outfitters LLC.

Dismal Swamp Outfitters is a one stop shop for amazing Black Bear and Whitetail Deer hunts here in Eastern North Carolina.Located in Gates County, NC,  up against The Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge . We offer the best North Carolina has to offer in Big Black Bears and Whitetail Deer. We have lodging and meals provided. Our guides will drop you off in the perfect spot, pick you up when you are done, and then let you relax and talk about your day while your Bear or Deer is being cleaned.  The hardest part about your hunt is picking out the perfect Bear or Deer to harvest. Give us a call and let us get you booked for a hunt of a lifetime.

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Coastal Alaska Brown Bear Hunts

Now is your time to experience the world class brown bear hunting from certified master guide keegan mccarthy. download our free pdf hunting guide., join us for alaska’s premier yacht based brown bear hunts.

Our close knit staff of fully licensed professional guides set the standard for knowledge, skill, effort and experience to help you harvest the trophy brown bear of your dreams.

Not only do we have the finest accommodations and the hardest hunting most experienced guides, we also have what is probably the best concession for boat based brown bear hunts in Alaska. Owner and Master Guide Keegan McCarthy has worked for years to buy up and take over the longest standing and number one producing concessions available. You will not find a better hunting area–one that has consistently produced the largest trophy bears in SE Alaska for nearly 30 years.

Hunt Admiralty and Chichagof islands – World renowned for the highest density of brown bears in the world.

Not only will we work to give you an opportunity to harvest a trophy brown bear, but all of our hunts are sold as an adventure. You will be immersed in the natural beauty and awe of SE Alaska’s stunning scenery while aboard. It is not uncommon to see whales, eagles, seals, sea lions and a host of other animals while cruising between hunt areas. All trips include fishing if available, and we do our best to provide fresh Alaska crab and shrimp harvested during your trip.

Our hunts are all yacht based, providing you with not only first class accommodations, but the best possible means of access to the remote shorelines of all of our hunting areas. We cater not only to the hunter, but non-hunting companions as well. Our first class accommodations make this the perfect adventure for the husband and wife.

Spring Brown Bear Hunts

In the spring, primarily in the month of May, the brown bears begin to emerge from their dens. When they do, the first thing they want after 9 months of sleeping is to eat. Southeast Alaska is covered by dense rainforest and in the spring the first thing to turn green is the beach grass located along the coastline. As the bears come out of their dens they head straight to the beach to consume the fresh buds.

This allows us to know exactly where the bears are headed when they come out of hibernation. We will anchor the yacht in an area where we know bears frequent, and where there is plenty of grassy shorelines. Once anchored we will use smaller skiffs, typically 16-18 foot aluminum runabouts, to cruise the miles of endless shoreline. Once we spot a respectable bear we will put the boat ashore and make a stalk. If the bear is a trophy, we will then do what we can to harvest the bear while on shore.

This method of hunting is highly successful, and typically allows us to see many bears on a 10-day hunt. We usually run at about an 80% success rate for shot opportunity on our spring hunts, with it not uncommon for every hunter to go home with a bear.

Fall Brown Bear Hunts

Mid-summer the salmon start to run into the streams. Southeast Alaska has literally thousands of salmon streams and millions of salmon return to spawn each year. When these fish enter the streams it is like a buffet line for the bears. Brown bears will use these streams from August until late September, feasting on the high protein salmon in preparation for denning up for the winter.

This again allows us to know where the bears are, concentrated over a dominant food source. In the fall, we will anchor the yacht somewhere near a multitude of productive salmon streams. We will then use the small boats to access the shore, and will hike up the streams in search of large trophy bears. Typically we will trip over many small bears and sows on the way to the best fishing holes, which the largest bears lay claim to. It is a very interactive hunt, and not one for the faint of heart. Close encounters with bears of all size are not uncommon. A typical shot opportunity on a fall hunt is at about 40 yards!

Either style hunt can be very productive and successful. Spring hunts are usually less physical and can be enjoyed by hunters of almost any ability, while hunting in the fall you will need to be ready to spend long days in hip waders on slippery rocks and fording streams. Fall is much more physically demanding, but can be highly rewarding and a full adventure!

For hunters who want the ultimate hunting experience, we offer two boats to hunt from: The M/Y Golden Eagle and the M/V Sikumi .

Keegan, I wanted to thank you for the absolutely fantastic hunting experience you and your guys provided for us on this trip.

I have five beautiful mounts to get done and that is what I hoped for but not sure what the reality would be.

The food was great, you guys were great to hunt with and really went out of the way to help us.

Couldn’t have asked for better weather, I know you can’t fix that but it worked out beautifully.

I will absolutely push your hunting experience for future hunts with my friends.

Again, thank you for a great trip of a lifetime.

John Broussard

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Why Hunt Idaho?

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Welcome to Wild Idaho Outfitters

We are located in central Idaho, operating from Challis. Conducting spring bear hunting , summer pack trips and fall elk , mule deer and black bear hunts in over 150 square miles of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. The terrain in the “Frank” is Very rugged and not for the faint of heart; all operations are conducted from wall tents. There is great cutthroat trout fishing, hunting bull elk in the rut with rifles, liberal mule deer season , good black bear and mountain lion, plus bighorn sheep and mountain goat.

Now accepting reservations for the 2024  & 2025  Idaho Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear & Wolf hunting seasons.

Let's get your Idaho hunting adventure started. Give us a call and make your reservation!

Idaho Elk Hunts

Idaho is one of the few western states left that allow rifle elk hunting during the rut and over the counter tags and although there is a quota on Idaho nonresident elk tags, as licensed outfitters in a quota area we have guaranteed tags for hunters who book an Idaho elk hunt with us. We offer fully guided elk hunts as well as drop camps for the "Do It Yourself" hunter otherwise known as the DIY hunter. Because of the ruggedness of our elk country , public hunting competition is very rare indeed. Our Idaho elk hunting area has experienced fires in the recent and distant past that makes for some pretty amazing elk habitat and hunting generally consists of getting to a vantage point and glassing or bugling up a rutting bull elk during our early season Idaho elk hunts.

Idaho Mule Deer Hunts

Area 27 mule deer hunting is quite possibly some of the best backcountry over the counter mule deer hunting left out west. With the vastness and tough access of the rugged Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness area, it allows for a lengthy mule deer hunting season that runs from mid-September to the end of October and actually can run into mid-November with a draw tag that is guaranteed if you apply during the application period that generally takes place in May. With dates that coincide with the general elk hunting season , it is possible to hunt both elk and deer in a combo hunt that really gets you more bang for your hunting dollar. The rugged country of the “Frank” keeps public hunter competition to a minimum.

Idaho Spring and Fall Black Bear Hunts

Because of the access or shall we say inaccessibility of Idaho’s backcountry units, Idaho allows for a many different means of take including hunting with dogs and baiting. Idaho also allows for a limit of 2 bears in these backcountry areas. Baiting for bears is a very effective way for a selective harvest both on color and gender. With bears visiting the baits it allows the hunter time to assess the size and color phase of the bears and to avoid the bears with cubs. Idaho has a high percentage of color phase bears and the possibility of seeing a very nice cinnamon, chocolate or blonde color phase black bear is very real.

Idaho Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear and  Wolf Combo Hunts

Idaho is the last state that we are aware of where you can still pursue multiple game species during the same time frame. In the backcountry zones like our Middlefork zone all the seasons overlap and allow for elk , deer , bear , wolf and mountain lion hunting all at the same time. Throw in a little grouse hunting and maybe some backcountry fishing and you can see how Idaho can be an outdoorsman’s paradise! Join us for a combo hunt and enjoy all that Idaho has to offer. It's quite possible you will also be able to experience all of Idaho's seasons, spring, summer, fall and winter, all within the span of a one week hunt.

Idaho Wolf Hunts

We are offering wolf hunts in Idaho’s Middlefork zone which currently has no quota. We are combining wolf hunts with the opportunity to possibly even harvest a mountain lion along with the possibility of a coyote; making for what might be considered the ultimate predator hunt. Remember these are mid-winter backcountry hunts and are very physically demanding.  During the fall you can add that to your combo hunt and make that 4 species you are after during the same time frame and really stretching that hunting dollar.

Idaho Youth Combo Hunts

The State of Idaho encourages youth hunting for both residents and non-residents. The Idaho Fish and Game has a junior mentor program with greatly reduced license and tag fees. We at Wild Idaho Outfitters also encourage families with young hunters and offer reduced pricing on our hunts for juniors’ ages 10 to 17 when accompanied by a paying adult. This is a great opportunity to encourage young hunters and get them started with a good hunting experience. So, what are you waiting for? Join us with your youth hunter(s) and make some lasting memories.

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If an Idaho outdoor adventure is on your “to do” list please give us a call or shoot us an email and let’s get started on your Idaho outdoor adventure!  We look forward to sharing our past adventures and creating memorable experiences with you.

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The Great Alaskan Grizzly Hunt

Are you ready for the adventure of a true Alaskan Grizzly Hunt? The Grizzly is the largest of all bears is in the beautiful wild Alaskan land. A Native Alaskan Tom Gray has lived here all his life; living off of the land and sea. You won’t meet a more pleasant and knowledgeable guide to find that trophy bear to bring home. Whether you hunt by bow or rifle, the hunt is tailored to you. You will track your bear so you will know when the best time to shoot.

Our Bears are Barren Ground Grizzlies. Most of our bears are 7 to 7 1/2 foot bears

(However, we have killed 8-9 foot bears!)

Hunting Camp

Alaskan NW Adventures camp is ideally located off of the Niukluk River between the village of Council and White Mountain.

We run jet boats that will pass through water only inches deep. Running the river can be an adventure in itself with us as some places are very shallow. The rivers are clear and you can see all the fish as we run with the boat. Being raised on our rivers Tom knows where the best places to hunt and fish.

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Being in a secluded part of Alaska you won't have the crowds to deal with. -Just the wilderness of this great land of Alaska!

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Alaskan NW Adventures Box 306 Nome, AK 99762

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Alaska Grizzly Bear Hunting packages are available in the Spring and in the Fall.

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Bear Hunting

Bear Hunters will be impressed by our warm welcome and cost-efficient hunting packages. Our highly-qualified staff will customize your bear hunting experience. Our hunting guides can help you hone your hunting skills and become a better hunter. The Moonshine Ranch offers the quality Bear hunting experience for hunters of all levels! Hunts with The Moonshine Ranch guided by the hunting experts. We are committed to exceeding your hunting expectations.

Bear Hunting Packages

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Bear Hunting

Bear hunting has been practiced for centuries in North America.  Hunting the Black Bear gives just enough thrills without the dangers of hunting a Grizzly.  Plus the meat is said to be far more delectable than that of the Grizzly.  At Silver Spur Lodge in Idaho, bear hunting is done in both the fall and in the spring.  Hunts in the spring months, April through June are based from an accommodating and impressive lodge.  Hunts in the autumn are from the lodge and camps. These are offered as guide and drop camps.

Throughout North America, the Black Bear is no stranger, especially to hunters.  Some may hunt for the excitement and sense of adventure that comes with bear hunting.  Others take on bear hunting the Black Bear for the meat that has been compared to that of pork.  And there’s always the pride of a hunter, having something to show for the hard work put into the hunt when he takes home a bear skin to boast about for years to come.  In addition to its preferred meat as a bear, the Black Bear is said to be less unpredictable than the Grizzly, particularly when it comes to being awakened from hibernation.

As observed by Theodore Roosevelt, bear hunts are definitely an exciting type of hunting, providing you with just enough challenge, thrill, and danger to be attractive. The Black Bear is abundant throughout North America, making it readily available to hunt without being a threat to its species. This is especially true in the northern regions of the United States. Idaho is one such region. During the autumn months of September through October, and again in the spring months of April through June, Idaho offers a phenomenal variety of Black Bear hunting opportunities with lots of color phase bears. Whether you’re looking for a more relaxed hunting trip, or maybe you want more of a challenge accompanied by a real outdoor experience, bear hunts are a prime opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of hunting.

Have you always wanted to hunt a bear? Or perhaps you’ve already done so, and can’t get enough. Either way, depending on the season and the approach you choose, there are a number of ways to experience bear hunts . During the autumn months, you may find yourself with the chance to get a bear during a guided combination hunt for elk, deer, and bear. This is a guided outdoor experience in a deluxe camp with all you’ll need to be comfortable. Come spring and there’s bear hunts over bait, or spot and stalk bear hunts. These are based from an accommodating lodge.

Bear hunts over bait tend to be a more relaxed experience in nature. These are an excellent hunting option for couples or even parents with their children. The spot and stalk bear hunts are a bit more of a physical challenge with the demands of the steep surrounding country. These bear hunts consist of stalking from a jet boat, and going in for a shot. Bear hunts come with a two bear limit in 2012, with future limits yet to be determined.

Beyond Bear Hunting

While bear hunting is a timeless sport and means of survival embraced by both early settlers and Native Americans alike, there is a number of other game to hunt in the backcountry of Idaho.  The autumn bear hunting trip is a combination of guided elk, deer, and bear hunting which is based out of a deluxe camp that requires a horseback ride into the base.  For the more experienced hunter, there is the unguided elk hunt out of the same deluxe camps, providing access to units 19 and 20 of the Selway Zone and 20A of the Middle Fork Zone.  These zones are any weapon for bear hunting, as noted by Idaho Fish and Game.

Mountain lion hunts, much like the bear hunts, are based out of the lodge and run through the winter months.  In addition to these hunts are bighorn sheep, moose, and deer hunting.  For those bear hunting in Idaho in 2017, there is a two bear limit.

EXPERIENCE THE HUNT OF A LIFETIME

Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the thrill of whitetail deer hunting in idaho, north idaho's premier hunting outfitter.

Shattuck Creek Outfitters is the premier North Idaho outfitter exclusively operating on over 600 square miles of the Clearwater and St. Joe United States Forest Service, State Bureau of Land Management, and private land. Since 1984 we've taken pride in providing a premier hunting experience to all our hunters. We provide licensed and guided hunts for Elk , Whitetail Deer , Mule Deer , Moose , Bear , Mountain Lion , and Wolf . We monitor and track game movement in our region and invest time scouting before hunting season begins to ensure our hunts are successful.

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Let me start off by saying: my wife and friends booked a hunt for a surprise birthday for me and a handful of my friends. I found out about the hunt in June and we went out end of October first of November. As a testament to Amon and his crew (mainly family and friends)…

It was a little warm when our hunt started, so not much animal activity but a few days into our hunt the weather changed snow came in and animals started moving out of two of us we shot a 5×5 on day 5 and a 5×5 on day 7 our guide Brandon never gave up…

Had the most amazing and unforgettable trip to elk hunt with this group. Amon and his crew are great. You will not find another group of guides that will work as hard as him and his guides work to get you on animals. We had his son guiding us and he worked great with us.…

JR Rosengrant

We booked the second week of October horse camp. 5 of us hunted, 4 of us shot bulls. Laramie, Rodger, and Luke had us on bulls every day. You definitely need to be in decent shape, and no round isn’t it! It was demanding, but so worth it, between the incredible views, the unbelievable elk…

Ira Helm Jr

Got my biggest black bear 🐻 to date Thursday with Shattuck Creek Outfitters. Mr Amon Molsee the owner himself took me out and put me right on ‘‘em early that morning. Great food, clean cabins with extremely comfortable beds just Awesome accommodations. Shattuck Creek Outfitters has a huge variety of game to hunt from Shiras…

My dad and I were lucky enough to book a last minute hunt with Shattuck Creek Outfitters. We’ve used outfitters before in the past, but Amon and his crew are by far my favorite. Luke was our guide. My dad has a bad knee right now and Luke knew exactly how hard to push and…

Group of 5 got there the first week of the season and we all filled tags. I was able to fill my second tag on our last night. Accommodations were excellent, food was great, and the staff went the extra mile. Have recommended this group to several people already.

Matt Zarling

I just completed a 5 day spring bear hunt with Amon and his amazing crew of guides. Every one of his guides was focused on getting all the hunters in stands that would offer us the best possibility of harvesting an animal. I personally did not run with the dog hunts but his dogs have…

Jake Vandermeer

My dad and I were fortunate enough to get to spend a week with this fantastic family. Coming into a Mountain Lion hunt I came in wanting to learn as much as possible about the guides and the Mountain Lion species. The guides treated us like family and were great to hang out with during…

Dennis LaBombard

I really like hunting with Shattuck Creek Outfitters. Amon (and Luke) really do their best to try and get you an animal. And they aren’t afraid to hunt in the rain. The accommodations and food are great. Mostly we hunted clear cuts in the woods. I got a mule deer of a lifetime in 2016;…

Big Game Hunting Outfitter Since 1984

Prepare for a new experience when you hunt with family-owned Shattuck Creek Outfitters of Elk River, Idaho. Amon Molsee is a second-generation outfitter, born and raised in the outfitting environment. The Molsee family has lived in the area all their lives, living and outfitting in the same area and offering a wide variety of big game hunts almost year-round.

Shattuck Creek Outfitter's experienced guides know the area and are determined to expertly guide you through the hunt of a lifetime.

Moose hunts, mountain lion hunts, plan your expedition to idaho’s premier hunting grounds, (208) 748-9492 | 49817 hwy 8, elk river, id 83827.

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Guided Black Bear Hunts in Northern Michigan

Tired of sinking time, money and energy into an unsuccessful hunt?

You’re in the right place! As avid bear hunters, we live for bear season and dream of the day a trophy bear crosses our path. As experienced hunters, we've been through the highs, lows, successes, and failures of many hunting seasons. As a guide, that experience makes all the difference – especially when our hunters come from out of town or out of state. When you hire us as your guides, your entire hunting experience changes for the better. Without the logistics to worry about, you can focus on what you really care to do in the first place – hunt. While we can't guarantee a filled tag, we can guarantee an exceptional guided black bear hunting experience, and that can make all the difference for you, your friends, and your hunt.

While the goal of your hunt is the bear. . .

We've been around long enough to know there are other things in life that make the hunt sweeter. The memories of good times had with friends and family will last long after the adrenaline fades. So while our goal is your success, it's also to ensure your guided black bear hunting experience is one for the memory book. Book today and enjoy the benefits of a guided bear hunt.

Increase success rate for harvesting a bear

Safe and enjoyable hunting experience

Eliminate the hassles of baiting, scouting and stand placement

Use of local knowledge to your benefit

Provide one-of-a-kind lodging & meals

Camaraderie, everyone wants you to leave happy

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"I have told several of my friends, my brothers, and anyone about what a great hunt they would have if they spent time at Jamie's camp. He is a hunter and gets it, but is so real and down to earth with no bravado, making him not just a guide but a friend. Can't wait to go back." 

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Guaranteed Elk and Deer Tags

Mile High Outfitters offers horseback, tent camp, wilderness hunting and fishing trips in the Frank Church Wilderness in Central Idaho. No one can guarantee a trophy bull or state record fish; but here’s what we can promise. We will provide sound, quality horses and mules, your professional guides will work hard, you will get to visit God’s greatest creation in the largest wilderness in the lower 48 and, even though you will eat like a horse, you will lose weight because we will work your ass off. Elk, deer, lion, bear and wolf tags are guaranteed.

Mile High has two major areas of operation. The original area is in the center of the Frank Church Wilderness and the front range area is on the edge of the wilderness. Both areas are rugged and beautiful, and they kill people every year who are not prepared or take them for granted. Both areas use horses and mules and offer tent camp accommodations. There are two major differences between the two areas. The wilderness has a long rifle season stretching from Sept. 15- Nov. 18 for elk, deer, bear lion and wolf. The front range, because it is more accessible, has a shorter rifle season but also has an archery season for elk and deer. The other major difference, because the wilderness is so vast and it takes us 2 days to ride stock in, we fly our customers into the wilderness via one of the air strips. Even though the front range is more accessible, it has very limited tags. Physical fitness is a must if you accompany us on one of our wilderness or front range hunts. Elk and Mule Dear hunts can be booked as a 1×1, 2×1 or we can do drop camps in the front range. Lion hunts are only booked as a 1×1. Bear and wolf hunts can be booked as a 1×1 or 2×1. fishing trips can be booked as guided or drop camp for both lake and stream fishing.

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Travis, Brenda, Charlie and Clay Bullock, owners of Mile High Outfitters, live in Challis, Idaho and are the backbone of this elk, mule deer, black bear and mountain lion outfitting and guide business. They offer both fly in and pack in hunting and fishing trips into the Frank Church Wilderness and the Salmon River Mountains. Travis started working for Con Hourihan at Taylor Ranch Outfitters and Scott Farr at Wilderness Outfitters in 1984 when he was 15 years old. He and Brenda bought Mile High Outfitters in 1995. Since then, they have added three other businesses to their operation including the old Big Creek Lodge area, the Lucky Boy Outfitters area which was the original White Cloud Outfitters area and a portion of the Gary Madsen, 4×4 Outfitters area. Combined, Mile High has approximately six hundred and fifty square miles of hunting and fishing area in the Frank Church Wilderness and the Salmon River Mountains. The wilderness fish and game units are 26, 27 and 20-A which is considered the Middle Fork elk zone. The front range area is located between Stanley and Challis between the Salmon River Mountains, the Sawtooth Mountains and the Boulder/White Cloud mountains. Our front range hunts are in fish and game units 36 and 36-B which are part of the Sawtooth and Salmon elk Zones. There are over 150 miles of streams and 20 high mountain lakes to fish in Mile High Outfitters’ exclusive guiding and outfitting area.

Travis and Brenda’s two boys, Charlie and Clay Bullock are the 4th generation of Bullocks to hunt and fish the same area. Their great grandfather, Claude Bullock took their grandfather Craig elk hunting on Big Creek in 1957; back when it was known as the Idaho Primitive area. Each year Travis, Charlie, Clay and the guides break one or two horses and mules to add to the forty head of stock in their pack string. Brenda takes care of the office and keeps her boys in line. This family does everything it can to make your wilderness hunting and fishing trip enjoyable and safe. They maintain their string of horses, mules, riding saddles, pack equipment, tents, trucks, trailers, snowmobiles and ATVs constantly. Mile High guides are experienced in horsemanship and eager to help. They have eyes like an eagle, are in good shape and are experienced at spotting and stalking game. They understand that most hunters will not be able to keep up and they are professional enough to let you go at your own pace but please – no whining.

Mile High, through the Idaho Department of Fish and Game and the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, has an allocation of guaranteed non-resident elk and deer tags. These non-resident tags were greatly limited by unit in 2020. Mile High is insured, bonded, a member of the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association, permitted on the Challis BLM, Salmon/Challis Forest and Krassel Ranger district on the Payette Forest and is licensed by the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board – license number 7940.

If you book a trip with Mile High Outfitters, you will be required to fill out a contract. This contract protects both you and Mile High. It gives the specific trip dates, where to show up and exact costs. Our insurance company also requires an acknowledgement of risk form be filled out by each guest. Mile High will send a recommended gear list for your trip and there are two videos on this site that cover some of the items you may or may not need during your hunting or fishing trip. Mile High Outfitters has an allocation of guaranteed elk and deer tags for our clients but they are limited so we encourage hunters to book early.

Age and Weight limits – Due to misuse of our stock by overweight clients, we have a weight limit on each client of 250 pounds. If you look heavier than what your contract says, we will weigh you with your clothes on. If you are heavier than 250 pounds, you will not be allowed to ride our stock. We apologize if you do not fit this category, but we work hard to provide the best riding stock possible. We care deeply for our horses and mules, and we can’t risk clients hurting them. I won’t sugar coat it, if you’re so fat your belly hits the saddle horn and your ass hangs over the cantle, don’t call us! There is no age limit. If you feel young enough at heart to join us on an adventure, we will do our best to accommodate you. Age catches all of us and unlike obesity, it is not a choice. The oldest hunter we have ever taken was 94. He was 5’ 10” and 150 pounds. He lion hunted with me 4 times and killed 3 cats. If he wanted to hunt again, I would sign him up tomorrow.

Unsafe gun handling – As guides, we expect each client to handle their weapon so as not to endanger the guides and other hunters. The first time you point your rifle at someone, we will ask you to point it in a safe direction. The second time you do it, we will haul you back to the trailhead and send you home. There is no room for stupidity when it comes to firearms.

Hunting and fishing trips can be booked as a guided trip or drop camp. Most hunters book as a 1×1 (one guide per hunter) or 2×1 (two hunters per guide). Guided hunts are much more successful than drop camps because we use horses and mules each day to hunt and therefore, we cover much more country. Hunters are also accompanied by guides who know the area and are familiar with the habits of the game. Drop camp fishing trips are very popular and work well for enthusiastic fishermen in both the high mountain lakes and wilderness stream fishing. We offer a few drop camp hunting trips outside the wilderness and it is an economical way to access hard to reach areas but we have very few openings and they usually sell out fast. We do not put drop campers on top of guided hunters or vice versa.

We highly recommend trip cancelation insurance. Due to the ever-changing wilderness environment, forest fires, smoke, mud slides, foul weather, and other acts of God, we are sometimes kept from providing all or part of your trip.   Each year hunters cancel out due to work, health issues, etc. and either want their money back or roll their hunt over for the following year. Because we do not overbook, we expect each client to follow the contract. If you do cancel out, there are three options. First, use your trip cancelation insurance. If you did not buy insurance, find someone to fill your spot. Lastly, we will try to fill your spot and if we do, we will refund your money minus a 10% fee.

Fish and Game laws and ethics. We expect all our customers to obey all fish and game laws and to act as ethically as possible. If you wound an animal, that is the only one of that species you are allowed to shoot unless the guide feels the animal will be fine. Anyone who brings a scope with long range turrets must have covers on the turrets so they do not spin while going down the trail in the rifle scabbard. If you show up with exposed turrets, you will be asked to leave. We have had more problems with wounded game from wannabe long range shooters with exposed turrets than anything else.

We have found that most problems come from a lack of communication, and we have done everything we can to give you as much information as possible. We want you to enjoy your time with Mile High, but you need to be realistic about your expectations as well as ours. Our piece of God’s country is beautiful but rugged. It is there to be enjoyed but will kill you in a heartbeat if you underestimate it. We will work hard and do our best to accommodate you but the choice to have a good time is up to you. We prepare as best we can for your trip, but mother nature gets the last word in how your trip ultimately plays out.

Kodiak Guide Service

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Alaska Brown bear hunts , Mountain goat hunt, Sitka blacktail deer hunt, though Kodiak bear being a main target, offers you Kodiak Guide Service with a Master Guide Mike Horstman in charge. Join Mike Horstman for the number one hunting experience in Alaska. Kodiak Guide Service invites you to come experience the thrill of a brown bear hunt in Alaska. We are based in Kodiak offering spring brown bear hunting and fall brown bear hunting. We have knowledge of the Kodiak brown bear movement both spring and fall brown bear, hunting on this island (Unit 8 of Kodiak Island). Sheraton Bay, South Ugak Bay, Kishuyak Bay make up Unit 8. Michael Horstman will help you with information needed to hunt brown bear on Kodiak.

Kodiak is the emerald isle of the southwestern coast of Alaska’s mainland is home to an estimated 3,000 the legendary Kodiak brown bears. While Kodiak brown bear hunting this area of spectacular scenic beauty you will see that it is thriving with other big game hunting. Big game will include   bear hunt in Alaska on Kodiak, mountain goats hunting, blacktail deer hunting, caribou hunts, moose hunts and Dall sheep hunts .

A bear guide Mike Horstman from Kodiak Guide Service is a Master Guide featured in the shows “Mountain Men” and “The Hunt”

Master Guide Michael Horstman has been a Kodiak outfitter guiding hunts on Isle of Alaska  for over 40 years.  Brown bear hunting in Alaska on Kodiak is passion and Alaska guide Mike Horstman has been pursuing Kodiak brown bears since the early 1980’s when Mike Horstman first came to Alaska. Though Kodiak bear has been his main target, Mike Horstman also provides unforgettable Alaska hunts for other big-game species.

Kodiak Guide Service brown bear hunts are an outstanding hunting experience. Master Guide Mike Horstman sets the standard for effort and experience to help you harvest the trophy brown bear. Mike Horstman is registered in Kodiak Brown Bear Hunting Area 01:  Kizhuyak Bay,  Kodiak Brown Bear Hunting Area 03:  South Ugak and  Kodiak Brown Bear Hunting Area 27:  Sharatin Bay

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Alaska Kodiak brown bear hunting outfitter for spring brown bear hunting or fall brown bear hunting. Kodiak Guide Service has knowledge of the Kodiak brown bear movement both spring and fall brown bear hunting. Over 40 years experience in Alaska big-game.

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Contact master guide mike horstman.

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(907) 942 - 7738

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PO 8286, Kodiak , Alaska 99615

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Double Spur Outfitters hunts in northwest Virginia, close to West Virginia and Maryland. Countless wild berry patches attract bear from miles around. Harvest records show more bear are taken in this area compared to any other area of Virginia most years. Best of all, it's easy to come and hunt, with access from all of the major interstates, I-66 and I-81. Book a hunt with us today.

Hunting Methods

We usually hunt mountain berry patches, white oak flats, and known bear crossings. It really gets exciting when a bear is so close in the brush that you can hear him eating acorns, but you have to wait for a clear shot. This bear hunt is perfect for the bear hunter looking for a truly challenging fair-chase bear hunt. Once you've hunted bear this way, you’ll want to do it again.

Trophy Quality

Bear numbers and average size have increased every year. Most bear weigh from 130 to 400 pounds and measure from 5 to 7 feet. A few bear have weighed over 400 pounds.

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Shot Opportunity

Shot opportunity on our guided bear hunts has averaged 70% to 100%. Unguided hunters are roughly half as successful as guided hunters. Shooting distances vary from 10 yards to 40 yards. Bow hunters should plan on 10 to 40 yard shots and need to be confident out to 50 yards under pressure.

What's Not Included

Meat processing, taxidermy, licenses, gratuities, and other items not listed as being included. Bring your personal gear, and sleeping bag.

Taxidermy and Meat Processing

Both services are available locally for a fee of $185, or you may choose to transport your trophy and carcass home. Meat processing is usually done in a day or two.

BEAR HUNTING INFORMATION

BEAR HUNTING

3 day fully-guided rifle bear hunt with hounds (only fully-guided bear hunt offered):

What is included in a fully-guided hunt for bear?

* Guide(s) will be with you at all times

* Guides will take you to and from hunting area for duration of hunt

* Guide(s) will assist with dragging bear from woods and getting animal to processor

* All prices shown are per hunter and include lodging

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Whether your interest is deer hunting, elk hunting, mountain lion hunting, turkey hunting or black bear hunting, Boulder Creek Outfitters has the hunting trip you are looking for. Of all the Idaho Hunting outfitters, we have what we think is an unbeatable combination of years of experience and quality hunting areas and animals. As you enjoy the unparalleled beauty and challenge of hunting Idaho, you can be assured that Boulder Creek Outfitters offers the best of Western hunting.

Also, the avid archery hunter will be happy to find specialized bowhunting trips that range from backcountry elk bow hunting or bowhunting deer on one of our ranches. Have you thought about elk hunting Idaho, or maybe a guided deer hunting trip to Idaho?

If Idaho is in your plans, let us make your next hunting trip a great adventure!

One of our great clients, Rod Bradley, receives the 1st place award at the Boone and Crockett's 27th Big Game Awards in Reno, Nevada. This lion went #10 in the world all time, its was the biggest lion taken in Idaho for the past 19 years, and it was only 6/16 of an inch from the world's record!!!

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PO Box 119 - Peck, Idaho 83545

Call Us: 208-301-3479

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Guided Grizzly Bear Hunts Alaska

An exciting adventurous hunt..

About Our Grizzly Hunts

The challenge of the arctic grizzly lures the truest of hunters. Arctic grizzlies are hard to locate, challenging to stalk, and very difficult to kill. Arctic Grizzlies are genetically the same species as the coastal brown bear. That is where the similarities end. Living hand to mouth on sparse high country fare of mountain dryess and berries and the occasional ground squirrel, arctic grizzlies are tougher and more aggressive than their coastal brothers. They have to be tougher in order to compete with the smaller food supply. The longer and colder winters in the high country also make for longer and better hair quality. Their size is smaller than their Coastal cousins, the hair quality invariably longer and better. The coloration patterns are also very unique to the individual animal. We have a very high population of mountain grizzlies and strongly encourage hunters to take them. Our guided grizzly bear hunts for these animals yield very good results.

Alaskan Grizzly Hunting

Grizzly hunting faq's.

Some of the normal questions we get asked include:

How many bears do you harvest each year?

Take 2-4 bear hunters per year.

What style of hunting are your sheep hunts?

Classic fair chase hunts, with alpine hunting offering great visibility.

How large of an area do we cover?

358 square mile exclusive hunting concession within the Wrangell St Elias National Park Preserve.

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Kodiak Island, Alaska Brown Bear Hunts

Guided hunts in the kodiak national wildlife refuge, offered by registered “alaskan bear hunting guide” joey klutsch.

Our Kodiak Brown Bear hunts, (Ursus arctos middendorffi), take place on Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge lands where we have a sole guide use area in Barling and Three Saints Bay area. We are the only ones permitted to guide hunters in this guide use area. We are permitted 3 hunters every spring and 3 hunters every fall. Most of the Kodiak Brown Bears we harvest are in the 9 to 9 ½ foot range, and there is certainly good possibilities to find bears that are 10 foot or better. Kodiak Island has consistently produced some of the largest Brown Bears on earth, with skull sizes that are at the very top of Boone and Crocket Record Books. Over the years we have taken many B&C class bears. Kodiak Island supports very healthy populations of these amazing animals. Hunting Kodiak Brown Bear is certainly the pinnacle of North American Hunting, and one of the premier big game species in the world.

Our Kodiak Brown Bear hunts, like ALL the hunts we do, are completely fair chase. Hunting brown bear is all spot and stalk. Our brown bear season on Kodiak Island takes place every spring April 20 – May 5 and every fall October 25 – November 8. Our hunts are 15 hunting days – the full duration of your permit. Having a full 15 days to hunt allows us to be very selective with the bears we harvest, going after the oldest age class’s largest boars. Our hunts are guided with 1 guide and 1 hunter, oftentimes 2 guides and 1 hunter.

Your Kodiak brown bear hunt begins with you arriving on Kodiak Island. We will meet you at the airport, take you to get your Brown Bear Permit, and any other paperwork you need. We then take you to one of the sporting goods stores to purchase any other gear you need. We usually stay the night in Kodiak at a local hotel and fly to camp the next day. Once in camp, we will orient you and you will be paired up with a guide, and often a second guide as well. Located only 100 yards or so from the sea, our main camp consists of traditional Kodiak style double-walled tents and Weatherport tents, all of which have diesel or propane heaters, generated electricity, and comfortable bunks. This camp is very comfortable and we serve top-notch food, much of it fresh caught from the sea!

We access our sizable hunt area using 18 – 24 foot ocean skiffs, as well as a small jet boat for accessing small creeks, and a zodiac raft. Each morning we get up early, eat a nice breakfast and utilize boats to get to one of the various bays of the area, where we will go to shore and hike to a glassing hill. Hunting is also superb just a short walk from the main camp. Often times we will see bears from the boats as we cruise to the various bays, and if the situation is right, we are able to put to shore and do a stalk. More frequently we put ashore in one of the bays and climb up on a hill or other high observation point and glass forbears for the day. Once the correct bear is located, we plan a stalk or if the situation is right, wait to ambush him. Large male bears are extremely intelligent and can be very difficult to get close to. They have an amazing sense of smell, good eyes, and good hearing. There are many variables that go into planning a successful stalk and patience is key to making it work out. Like all hunts, bear hunting especially takes great patience and a willingness to work hard in all weather. The hunter must be willing to spend countless hours scouring the countryside with his guide in difficult weather conditions.

At night we come back to the main camp, usually arriving after dark to eat a good meal and rest up for the next day. We also have the option to deploy satellite spike camps in the different bays or valleys, camping in comfortable 4 men Bombshelter tents with cots and portable heaters if necessary. This can offer a huge advantage over just using the boat, especially if you know there is a large bear in an area, or if you want to access other parts of the area that do not lend themselves to boat access. It gives us additional options, and along with using the boats, helps us give you the best chance at taking a bear. You have your own tent for sleeping and your guide will have his own tent.

We utilize the same camps and hunting areas for spring bear hunting that we do in the fall. The primary difference between spring and fall hunts is that in the spring we are watching for bears coming out of dens, looking for tracks in the snow, and watching for boars (male bears) traveling in search of sows (female bears) to breed with. Often times bears will be on the beach eating kelp and other carrion that washes up. There is also much more daylight in the spring. During the fall, bears are more concentrated on the creeks and streams, feeding on salmon, and eating roots and berries, preparing for denning. The bear’s main concern in the fall is getting fat enough to survive winter, whereas in the spring their main goal is breeding. Our success rates on large bears are equal during both seasons.

The experience of taking a large brown bear is unlike any other. The beauty of Kodiak with its amazing marine life, including whales of all types, porpoises, seals and sea lions, crystal clear blue water birdlife, all of which can be seen on a daily basis, will leave a lasting impression. A hunter who is dedicated and willing to accept the challenge of hunting this animal will always rank the brown bear on top of his/her list of hunting experiences.

Kodiak Brown Bear Hunts – Dates and Pricing

• Kodiak Brown Bear Spring Seasons: (every year): April 18 – May 2 (15 hunting days)
• Kodiak Brown Bear Fall Seasons: (every year): October 25 – November 8 (15 hunting days)
• Price: Contact Joey for  Current Pricing & Available Dates
• Round trip air charter fee, from Kodiak to camp and back: $1,700 (payable to air charter company on arrival into Kodiak, subject to change)
• $1,000 (Non Resident)
• $1,300 (Non Resident Alien)
• $160 (Non-Resident)
• $630 (Non-Resident Alien)
• $200 Hunters Preservation Fund contribution

We must submit a Brown Bear Permit Application for you between November 1 and December 15 in order to be eligible for the following year’s hunt. I will provide you with information to complete this process. This means if you wish to hunt in 2024, we must submit your application no later than Dec. 15 of 2023.

Ukraine war latest: Armed ship destroyed in Crimea, Kyiv says; controversial US television host launches show in Russia

Ukraine says it hit and destroyed the Russian missile ship Tsiklon in Crimea over the weekend. Meanwhile, analysts say Moscow is seeking to draw out Kyiv's forces - as Putin makes another significant change to his cabinet.

Wednesday 22 May 2024 14:47, UK

• Kyiv claims it has destroyed last Russian warship armed with cruise missiles in Crimea
• Tucker Carlson launches new show in Russia
• Putin sacks minister in new sign of shift in war strategy
• European country now pushing to let Ukraine strike deep into Russia with Western weapons
• Russia using 'understaffed and incohesive forces' in bid to draw out Ukrainian troops
• Big picture: What you need to know as war enters new week

As we've not been providing rolling coverage of the war in Ukraine today, here is a quick update on what's been happening since this morning. 

One of the most significant new stories is the UK accusing China of providing or preparing to provide lethal aid to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine. 

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps told a news conference this morning that US and British defence intelligence had evidence "lethal aid is now, or will be, flowing from China to Russia and into Ukraine".

He called this a "significant development".

We also heard from the Kremlin this morning, which said "in-depth dialogue" was needed to reduce rising tensions between Russia and the West - particularly with regards to nuclear issues. 

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov accused the "collective West" of refusing to engage with Russia despite the potential dangers. 

Here are more of the top stories: 

• Russian forces have taken over the village of Klishchiivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, close to the city of Bakhmut, according to Russian news agencies 
• At least nine people have been injured in a Russian air attack on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv
• Russia accused Ukraine of using a drone to attack a non-nuclear facility at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, causing no critical damage
• Moscow said it is bolstering its efforts to protect its energy infrastructure from drone attacks
• Six children were handed over to Ukraine by Russia and reunited with their families, after a deal was brokered by Qatar. 

We're pausing our coverage of the Ukraine war for the moment.

Scroll through the blog below to catch up on today's developments.

Vladimir Putin has praised the late president of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, and said he was a "reliable partner".

Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash near the Azerbaijan border over the weekend along with his foreign minister and seven others.

Speaking on the leader, Mr Putin said he was "a man of his word" who carried out any agreements the pair made.

"He was truly a reliable partner, a man sure of himself, who acted in the national interest," Russian news agencies quoted Mr Putin as telling Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of Russia's lower house of parliament.

"He was, of course, a man of his word and it was always good to work with him. What I mean is if we came to an agreement on something, you could be sure the agreement was carried out."

The Kremlin leader asked Mr Volodin, who will be attending memorial events in Iran, to pass on "words of our sincere condolences in connection with this tragedy".

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia has strengthened political, trade and military ties with Iran in a deepening relationship that the US and Israel view with concern.

Heavy fighting in the Pokrovsk area in eastern Ukraine has forced Ukrainian troops to engage in "manoeuvres," the Ukrainian military's general staff have said.

Their report said Pokrovsk, northwest of the Russian-held city of Donetsk, remains the front's "hottest" sector.

"In some areas, the situation requires our troops to engage in manoeuvres," the general staff report reads.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has referred to the region and adjacent areas as "extraordinarily difficult" in his nightly video address.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said allies are taking too long when it comes to decisions on military support for Ukraine.

In an interview with Reuters, the Ukrainian leader said every decision which everyone came to was "late by around one year".

"But it is what it is: one big step forward, but before that two steps back. So we need to change the paradigm a little bit," he said.

"When we're quick, they fall behind. And then there's a gap - six, eight months of unpassed (aid) packages, and then two-three months of supplies - and a year goes by. We would like not to lose the advantage."

Mr Zelenskyy also said Ukraine had never used Western weapons on Russian territory.

A senior Russian diplomat has said that the EU plan to channel profits from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine would have "unpredictable" consequences, according to the TASS news agency.

According to TASS, Kirill Logvinov, Russia's acting permanent representative to the EU in Brussels, told Russia journalists: "The only predictable thing is that those in the EU will be obliged sooner or later to return to our country what has been stolen."

For context : In March the European Commission proposed transferring to Ukraine profits generated by Russian central bank assets frozen in Europe.

The plan would see 90% channeled through the European Peace Facility fund to buy weapons for Ukraine. 

The rest would be used for recovery and reconstruction.

Russia's defence ministry has said it has begun a round of drills involving tactical nuclear weapons. 

The exercises were announced by Russian authorities this month in response to remarks by senior Western officials about the possibility of deeper involvement in the war in Ukraine.

It was the first time Russia has publicly announced drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, although its strategic nuclear forces regularly hold exercises.

According to the ministry's statement, the first stage of the new drills include nuclear-capable Kinzhal and Iskander missiles.

The maneuvers are taking place in the southern military district, which consists of Russian regions in the south.

A Moscow court has ordered a Russian journalist who covered the trials of the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny and other dissidents must  remain in custody pending an investigation and trial on charges of extremism.

Antonina Favorskaya was arrested in March. 

She is accused of collecting material, producing and editing videos and publications for Navalny's Foundation for Fighting Corruption, which had been outlawed as extremist by Russian authorities, according to court officials.

Today, Moscow's Basmanny district court ordered that she remain in custody until at least 3 August.

Kira Yarmysh, Navalny's spokeswoman, said earlier that Ms Favorskaya did not publish anything on the foundation's platforms and suggested that Russian authorities have targeted her because she was doing her job as a journalist.

Former Fox News presenter Tucker Carlson has launched his own show in Russia.

The controversial US media personality, who this year became the first Western journalist to interview Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine, will host his show on the state-owned Russia 24 (Rossiya 24).

In the first episode, Carlson will discuss the dangers of ticks and Lyme disease.

Who is Carlson?

Carlson, who has been a vocal supporter of Mr Putin in the past, was sacked from Fox News in April last year.

He took up the prime-time weekday evenings spot on Fox News in 2016 with his show Tucker Carlson Tonight, and quickly established himself as a key player in the network and an influential voice in Republican politics.

The presenter often embraced conspiracy theories and far-right issues. He repeatedly questioned the efficacy of COVID vaccines and compared mandates to "Nazi experiments".

While he found success with viewers, his inflammatory comments caused some advertisers to distance themselves from the programme.

After his departure from Fox News he rebooted his show on X last year, calling Elon Musk's site the last big remaining platform to allow free speech.

Ukraine says it has destroyed the last Russian warship armed with cruise missiles that was stationed on the occupied peninsula of Crimea.

It comes after we reported earlier comments by Ukraine's military, which said they had hit the Russian missile ship Tsiklon (see post at 3.09pm).

Ukraine's military reported conducting a long-range attack that destroyed the Russian minesweeping navy vessel on Sunday and said it needed more time to confirm what else had been damaged.

"According to updated information, the Ukrainian defence forces hit a Russian project 22800 Tsiklon missile ship in Sevastopol, on the night of 19 May," the general staff said today.

The Ukrainian navy later said on X that the vessel had been "destroyed".

Ukrainian navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said the Tsiklon was Russia's "last cruise missile carrier" based on the peninsula.

Tsiklon never fired a cruise missile while on active service, Mr Pletenchuk said in televised comments.

Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014 and is home to Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters at Sevastopol.

The Russian defence ministry has not commented.

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