Biologists say that there are 12,000 black bears on vancouver island with the majority residing on the north end of the island. Vancouver island spring black bear hunting bc hunting blog. This hunt is just across the border from vancouver island which is world famous for trophy black bears. North coast adventures specializes in guided coastal grizzly bear hunting safaris on the famed inside passage adjacent to vancouver island, british columbia. Our consistent harvest of extra large black bears, as well as, our high density of color phase, has set us apart from the rest.
Vancouver island blacktail deer canadian guide outfitters. British columbia has the largest black bear population in the world and vancouver island has a very high concentration of these bear. Overcoming the challenges of hunting on vancouver island. Bear hunting on the island is broken down into two seasons, the spring bear season which starts april 1st and goes to june 15th and the fall bear season which goes from sept 10th to dec 10th. Vancouver island black bears have been reclassified as a separate subspecies of black bear, now known as the island bear. Viwilds vancouver island black bear vancouver island. Vancouver island there have been a number of grizzly bear sightings on northern vancouver island in recent years.
Spring black bear hunts are from april 1 to june 15. Bc guide outfitters is now one of the top black bear operations in british columbia. Its natural range includes vancouver island and most coastal islands to the north, including the queen charlottes haida gwaii. Vancouver island, off the west coast of bc, canada, has the highest density of black bears in north america.
Vancouver island blacktail deer are plentiful on vancouver island and the neighboring small islands. Bear hunting on the island is broken down into two seasons, the spring bear season which starts april 1st and goes to june 15th and the fall. This outfitter offers spring and fall hunts from a 4,500 sq mile hunting concession. If you were to look up black bear habitat in the dictionary there would be a picture of vancouver island, british columbia.
Oct 31, 2014 the wilds of vancouver island, british columbia are gorgeous, but they add difficulty to hunting. We require 40% deposit at the time of booking with the remainder, including all taxes, licenses and. Pacific bear outfitters guided coastal black bear and hunts. Prince of wales island offers exceptional sitka blacktailed deer hunting. Trophy black bear hunts in this area are very similar to that of vancouver island. At trophy west we offer guided hunts for rifle, bow and muzzleloader hunting for black bear, roosevelt elk, cougar, mountain goat, columbia blacktail deer and wolf. Hunt coastal black bear on vancouver island with one of the islands veteran guide outfitters. The hunting of black bears in bc takes place over two seasons, spring and fall. Jun 12, 2017 szalwinski vancouver island black bear hunts mark szalwinski. September is the month to hunt the alpine, october is prerut, and november is the rut season. Washington has the highest bear population in the lower 48, and these washington bear hunts on the olympic peninsula give our hunters a great chance at a trophy coastal black bear. Combined with the perfect topography for spot and stalk mountain hunting, and you end up with the planets best black bear. Hunt coastal black bear on vancouver island with one of the islands veteran. Hunting trips from jim shockeys hunting adventures.
On denman and hornby island season date is oct 5 to dec 10. An adventure so great that it belongs on your bucket list. We also hunt these deer in local farmland pastures. Vancouver island, bc is the black bear capital of north america british columbia has the largest black bear population in north america, and vancouver island has the densest population of bears in the entire province. Bear hunting for spring black bear is april 15 through june 15, and the fall hunt is september 10 through october 31. Grizzlies are unpredictable, fearless animals that present the ultimate challenge to even seasoned trophy hunters. Canada big game hunts, british columbia hunting guides outfitters vancouver island. With thirtyfive years of experience guiding hunters on the island, he will show you more large black bear then you ever imagined possible on a single hunting trip. The islands game vancouver island guide outfitters. Outfitterhead guide glenn venus and his family offer hunts for roosevelt elk, cougar, blacktail deer, grizzly, mountain goat and wolf, in addition to their black bear. Mild climate combined with abundant food sources and a long growing season grows more, and consistently larger, bears than anywhere else. Trophy black bear hunting has produced many, many trophies in excess of 7ft. This hunt is a 5day, spotandstalk hunting adventure on the wild west coast and mountains of vancouver island.
With an estimated 7,000 12,000 black bears living in the region, a guided tour is a smart way to see these gorgeous creatures in their natural habitat, eating. Hunts are conducted using 4x4 trucks, atvs, boats and hiking. Black bears found on vancouver island in bc are actually their own unique subspecies of black bear and they truly are black bears, meaning you wont find color phase bears on the island such as cinnamon, blond or brown. Pacific bear outfitters offers spring black bear spot and stalk hunts in the remote region of the coast mountains of bc. In fact, vancouver island black bears have just been discovered to be a separate subspecies of black bear, now known as the island bear.
Visibility in these areas is obviously a problem, but not the only one. Vancouver island is widely recognized as a big game hunting destination. Black bear hunt on vancouver island to put it simply this is an absolute wonderland for bears, there are not just many of them they also grow big. Many serious hunters are realizing that the north coast of b. Bc, particularly in the coastal mountain range and vancouver island, is that area. Washington also offers two bear tags per hunter, which makes. A combination of a long growing season, the abundance of berries and a high protein diet of salmon which the black bears enjoy in the fall. Coastal bear adventures provides a quality vancouver island hunting experience with prime bc wildlife including black bear, mountain lion, and elk, along with experienced, knowledgeable guides.
Your vancouver island black bear hunt begins when you arrive in the city of victoria where you are greeted by your host. Boats, motors and fuel for fishing during non hunting times are supplied and the fishing is great, so bring your fishing gear. Spring hunts take place on coastal beaches and estuaries, and as the season progresses hunting moves to river valleys and mountain clearcuts. There is no open season on black bear in that portion of m. Although generally absent from alpine, grassland, and heavily settled landscapes, black bears often. Come hunting with dave fyfe and his excellent hunting guides and see for yourself. The current black bear population in bc is 120,000 160,000 animals or. Island black bear hunts vancouver island, off the west coast of bc, canada, has the highest density of black bears in north america. Bear watching on vancouver island watch black bears live and play in ucluelet, tofino, telegraph cove, campbell river, port mcneill, and many other locations around the island. British columbia spot and stalk coastal spring bear hunts. There is also a special bow hunting only season which starts on august 25th sept 9th. Our area has a very good reputation for producing large black bears.
All participants must read rules and regulations pertaining to method of take and. The vancouver island black bear is one of the most common large mammals on vancouver island. Prices guided hunting trips in bc sawtooth outfitters. Vancouver island and knight inlet, bc combine to offer some of the best quality big game trophy hunting in british columbia. Vancouver island bear hunting puts the v into victory. Three great black bear hunts union sportsmens alliance. Jun 10, 2012 szalwinski vancouver island black bear hunts duration.
With darker fur than its mainland brethren and a few other distinctions such as a larger size, the vancouver island black bear is a clear subspecies of the black bear family. You also have a choice of either land based lodge hunting trips or boat based black bear hunting trips. Top 10 hunting spots for monster black bears outdoorhub. Standard bear hunt bear hunting trips in northwest ontario. Giant jet black bears roam the island and are hunted with fair chase, spotandstalk hunting tactics. Early season hunts are conducted on the ocean beaches and estuaries, and low elevation mountain slopes. The coastal mountains throughout british columbia is an extension of that. Fall hunts from september 10 to october 30 focus on the many salmon streams that flow across vancouver island. Vancouver island bc black bear hunts north vancouver. The mild climate provides the bears with a very long feeding season starting early in the spring and. The coastal area and in particular the islands have the highest density of black bears in bc due to the abundance of rich food and mild climate. Appropriate safety precautions should be taken and hunters are reminded that there is no open season for grizzly bears in b.
Hunt with vancouver island guide outfitters for coastal black bear, roosevelt elk, and columbian blacktail deer. Please report any sightings of a grizzly bear on vancouver island which would be. Trophy black bear hunts, trophy roosevelt elk hunts, mountain lion. Black bear hunts skeena mountian outfitters bc guide. The black bears on vancouver island have been classified as a distinct subspecies because of their long time separation from the mainland population.
Mornings are frosty, and weather is across the board, from a skiff of snow to bright sunshine days. Home to the densest black bear population on the planet, success rates here run close to 100% on bears that will score on average of 18 to 20 and square out at 6 to 7 feet. They are found in the high alpine meadows down to the forest clear cuts and beaches. Szalwinski vancouver island black bear hunts youtube. Hunters from around the world travel to the island to experience a once in a life time adventure.
Black bears on vancouver island are well known as the largest of their species in all of north america. Please report any sightings of a grizzly bear on vancouver island which would be brown in colour compared to the uniformly black colour of black bears on vancouver island to the nanaimo regional office, 250 7517220, or the 24 hour call center line at 18779527277. They can be found pretty well anywhere on vancouver island, but there are definite clusters in places like the pacific rim national park. The highest populations of bears are in central to western montana. Vancouver island outfitters have done a great job putting our coastal bears in the spotlight. Szalwinski vancouver island black bear hunts duration. Vancouver island is home to an abundant population of trophy black bears. Grizzly hunting in british columbia with alberta whitetail country. Trophy west offers rifle, black powder and bow hunting for bc black bear. A trailer from our bear hunt this year with covert outfitters.
Late fall is the cook familys favorite time to be in the woods. Black bears in excess of 7 half feet have been harvested annually. To put it simply this is an absolute wonderland for bears, there are not just many of them they also grow big. The island is synonymous with giant coastal black bears and trophy roosevelt elk. Vancouver island blacktail hunters association home facebook. Natural hazards, ruggedness, and limited access all conspire to restrict successful hunting here. British columbias vancouver island is well known for its coastal black bears and our outfitter here holds the exclusive rights to a guide concession of over 4,000 square miles of prime bear habitat. Hunters will arrive at the vancouver international airport yvr and will be taken to the hunt location where they will arrive to. In 20 plus years of bear hunting this is the best bear area i have ever hunted, spotting over 20 bears a day. Vancouver island bc black bear hunts north vancouver island. On a five day hunt it is not unusual to see 50 60 bears and it is not unrealistic to expect to shoot a bear more than 7 ft tall.
Vancouver island black bear hunting in british columbia. Coastal black bear hunt on vancouver island hunt wild. British columbia black bear hunting outdoors international. If you dont know the already, hunting on vancouver island is done in highly fluctuating weather conditions. Vancouver island hunters, columbian blacktail hunters and those in the pursuit of game species on vi. Bear hunting in bc, guided bear hunts with bc guide. The territory encompasses many large rivers, lakes,valleys and contains large coastal timber. The largest was a massive black bear trophy weighing approx. Please inquire if you are interested in designing your own customized hunting package. Bear watching on vancouver island discover vancouver island. Renowned worldwide as a big game hunting destination, vancouver island guide outfitters provides the best that vancouver island has to offer. Giant jetblack bears roam the island and are hunted with fair chase, spotandstalk hunting tactics.
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