Description

We take a few spring black bear hunters each year in the Yellowstone area. The best time for hunts in this area is the last two weeks of May and the first week of June. Because of the altitude in this area, we are able to hunt later than most areas before the hides are rubbed too badly. Over the years we have killed quite a few good black bears, including several over six feet and a few nearer to seven feet.

We hunt these bears in fair chase, as in all of our hunts, meaning we do not use dogs or bait. We spend early morning and late evening glassing for bears. When one is spotted, we plan a stalk that we hope will put us within gunshot of the bear. Using this method we have been able to consistently provide over 50% of our hunters with an opportunity to shoot a bear.

I don't think you can hunt bears anywhere else in the United States and see the color variation as we have. Approximately 60% of our bears are black color phase; the remaining 40% will range anywhere from a light blonde to a dark chocolate color. Some black bears even take on the "silver-tip" color phase most commonly associated with grizzly bears.

If you are not hunting bears during mid-day, you can fish or tour Yellowstone. Some hunters have used the opportunity to combine a family vacation with a bear hunting trip.

Pricing Details

• 2:1 (2 hunters per guide): $3,000.00

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