Oregon Spring Black Bear & Turkey Combo Hunting
Vernonia, OR
1-4 Guests • Hotel • Private • Guided
Description
5-Day Bear/Turkey Combo Hunt
5-Day Hunt | 1x1 or 2x1 Guided Hunts
Spring Turkey Hunting in Oregon
Because of Oregon’s incredibly fast-growing turkey population, Oregon's six-week spring turkey season is among the most liberal in the United States. It provides hunters the opportunity to take up to three gobblers during the spring season. The spring turkey hunting season runs April 15 – May 31 each year, giving hunters an opportunity to experience an incredible mating season with unpressured and vocal birds. Oregon's youth season starts the weekend prior and allows two days for youth only.
Umpqua Valley in Southwestern Oregon is said to have the largest population of Rio Grande Turkeys this side of the Mississippi and the Southern and Mid-Willamette Valley is following close behind. We invite you to hunt with us, to see for yourself, how incredible Oregon turkey hunting is.
Spring Bear Hunt
We offer Spring Bear hunts in Oregon's highest density black bear units. These hunts give you a great opportunity on successfully harvesting a record book bear. We hunt several units in the state for bears but Spring bear hunts are through a controlled draw only. Oregon limits non-residents to only 3% of the tags available in the draw. SW Oregon 700 series makes up several different GMU's with the highest bear densities. It is situated between Interstate 5 and the Southern Oregon Coast in the Siskiyou and Coast Range mountains. Because of the heavy bear population, they issue 4400 spring bear tags each year.
There are tons of bears, tons of country and this is a guaranteed draw for non-resiteds. Spring season runs from April - May. If you are looking for a great Spring bear hunt, we can produce great opportunities, Although the most common color we see is black, it is not unusual for bears in this region to have some color phase characteristics, including brown, cinnamon, and blonde. All of our bear hunts are very exciting and 100% fair chase.
Oregon Turkey Hunting Outfitters
Our dedicated team of local guides grew up hunting the Valley in Oregon. They are excellent archery and gun hunters and experts at calling birds in close. We welcome hunters of all ages, using both archery equipment and shotguns as well as those with any physical disabilities to experience some of the finest turkey hunting around.
Oregon Turkey Habitat and Hunting Methods
Turkey habitat varies greatly throughout the Umpqua and Willamette Valley in Oregon. Much of our turkey hunting takes place on the edge of the valley where farmlands mix with forest lands. This gives us exceptional habitat in all of our turkey hunting areas. In most scenarios you can expect rolling hills covered with tall oak and fir trees, scattered open meadows and thick brushy hillsides and creek bottoms that mix with farmlands at the lower elevations.
Our spring turkey hunting methods will change with weather and habits as well as public vs. private land hunts. As the spring weather warms, birds will move to higher elevation and as birds move so will we. Our most common techniques include hunting from ground blinds over decoys, spot and stalk, calling and setting up near roost trees in the pre-dawn and dusk hours.
Oregon Bear Hunting Methods & Terrain
Baiting and/or Hounds are Not Legal!
Most of the time our hunting methods will be dictated by food sources and weather conditions. Our preferred for hunting bears include calling, spot and stalk and glassing feeding areas. This gives us the best opportunity to look at the bear carefully and judge it before making a decision to harvest. Good optics and a lot of time spent using them is a very important element to a successful bear hunting trip. At certain times during the spring hunts calling bears is extremely successful. Calling tends to work best on bears that we spot first but may not be able to get a good stalk on or just want to bring it close for a better shot or a bow setup. If you've ever wanted excitement, you'll get it when a bear disappears into the brush and starts charging to a call.
Most areas that we hunt spring and fall bears is very steep and brushy. Terrain and habitat vary greatly in a short distance. Depending on the location hunted expect to be surrounded by deep timbered canyons, creek drainages, swamps, and old logging clear-cuts. Many of these places are walk in only areas behind locked gates. We park and then we access the hunting areas on foot. We use old roads and trails to access as much of the area as possible and then hunt accordingly.
Airport
All hunters fly in and out of Eugene, Oregon (EUG) and rent a car unless airport pickup is arranged for an additional fee.
Base price is per person for 2x1 Guided 5-Day Bear/Turkey Combo Hunt. Make it a 1x1 Guided Hunt for an additional fee.
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Upgrades
1x1 Guided Hunt
$1100.00
Airport Pickup/Drop off
$220.00
Your Host
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Mike J
Mike has dedicated over 23 years to the outdoors, successfully guiding and hunting several major species of big game animals across the Western U.S and Alaska. Mike grew up hunting the coastal mountains of Western Washington where he learned to successfully hunt Blacktail deer, Roosevelt elk and Black bear at an early age. Being the oldest of three boys, his dad had him out in the woods as soon as he was old enough to walk.
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Base Price
$4345.00 Per Person Per Experience
$1100.00 Per Person
$220.00
Please note that there is a 50% non-refundable deposit included with your booking fee. In case of cancellation, and in accordance with the Host's cancellation policy, the remaining 50% may be returned to you or applied towards rescheduling a future trip.
Amenities
- Guide Service
- Lunch
- Blinds Over Decoys / Strutting Areas
- Spot & Stalk/Setting Up Near Roost Trees & Calling
- Allowed 2 Birds
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Gear List
- Weather Appropriate Hunting Attire
- Personal Hunting Gear
- Valid Hunting License & Tag
- Snack & Drinks
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Rules & Guidelines
Bear Licensing
Spring bear hunts are conducted by a controlled draw in the state of Oregon. Applications must be submitted before Feb 10 for spring hunts with results posted on Feb. 20th. Because there are more tags available than the number of non-residents applying Non-residents were guaranteed a tag in the 2020 draw. If you would like to hunt spring bear with us, I will assist you in applying for the draw to ensure your application is submitted correctly.
Oregon Spring Turkey Hunting License Information
Non-Resident License Fee
(Annual) $ 172 (3-day License) $ 32.50
Turkey Tags – 3 bird limit - $90.00 each
Resident License Fee
(Annual) $ 34.50
Turkey Tags – 3 bird limit – $26.50
Gratuities
As in any service business gratuities are greatly appreciated. A recommended amount of 10-20% gratuity for a hard-working guide is standard.
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All hunters 12 years of age and older are required to purchase a hunting license. Youth ages 12-17 are able to obtain a youth license that includes fishing and shellfishing.
Additional tags and regulations may vary by weapon, species, or region. Please see the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for more information.
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