Guided, Semi-Guided, Unguided, and DIY Options

Washington is a bear hunter's paradise. The bear population has been estimated as high as 30,000, one of the highest in the lower 48 states. There are so many bears, you can buy two tags over the counter. About 50% of the bear where you will be hunting are color phase bear, so you could hunt for two different color phase on the same hunt.

Hundreds of successful bear hunts confirm that we are one of the most experienced and successful bear hunting outfitters in the business. These are spot and stalk bear hunts using the advantage of natural food sources and our extensive knowledge of bear habits. Spring permits are a draw, but for hunters who do draw them, your odds of success are three to four times higher if you hunt with us.

With high bear numbers, various colors phases, over the counter tags, reasonable pricing, the option to hunt a second bear, and the hunts are not physically demanding, this is about as good as it gets for spot & stalk bear hunting.

Hunt Options:

Guided Hunt: A 5-day guided bear hunt including lodging, meals, guiding, field dressing, game recovery, and skinning.

Semi-Guided Hunt: Lodging, meals, one guide per group, you are shown where to hunt, hunt on your own, and we will help recover game.

Unguided Hunt: Includes lodging, meals, hunting advice, and a hunting map, you will hunt on your own and recover your game.

Hunting Areas

We hunt in northeast Washington close to Idaho and British Columbia, Canada. Harvest records show more bear taken many years in this region than in other regions of Washington. It's easy to come and hunt this area, you don't have the hassle of crossing the border and dealing with customs to go on a Canadian bear hunt.

Hunting Methods

One of the most effective bear hunting methods is sitting and glassing mountain berry patches for feeding bear. Sometimes bear are spotted at close range so you can shoot when the bear is first spotted and other times bear are spotted at long distance and hunters try to stalk closer. It really gets exciting when a bear is so close in the brush that you can hear him eating but you have to wait for a clear shot. Bow hunters usually watch game trails or waterholes for close range shots.

If the thought of sitting over a bear bait pile doesn't sound appealing and you want to feel like you really earned your bear, this might be the right hunt, give us a call. This bear hunt is perfect for the bear hunter looking for a truly challenging bear hunt. Once you've hunted bear this way, you will likely want to do it again.

Shot Opportunity

Shot opportunity on the fall guided bear hunts usually runs 50% to 80% but we've had years with 100% opportunity. Our guided spring bear hunts have been 80% to 100% most years. Unguided hunters average about half the success of guided hunts. Shooting distances vary from 10 yards to 200+ yards. Sight your rifle dead on at 200 yards. Bow hunters should practice for 10 to 50 yard shots.

Trophy Quality

Hides are best in the spring or after chilly fall nights cause the fur to thicken in September. Roughly 50% of bear taken are off color, so there's a reasonable chance of taking a brown, blonde, or cinnamon color phase bear. There is an option to hunt a second bear after you get your first bear. Most bear weigh from 100 to 300 pounds and measure from 5 to 6 feet. Some of the larger bear have weighed from 300 to 550 pounds and measured 6 to 7 feet. Fall bear have about the same size skin as spring bear but are about 50% heavier than spring bear that have recently come out of hibernation.

Seasons

Fall: Opens August 1st and is best in August and September.

Spring: Open from mid-April to mid-June. Permits are a draw. May and June are the best months in this season.

Accommodations

The facilities are only 10 to 60 minutes from most hunting areas. Enjoy meals in the lodge, a pool table in the den, indoor bathrooms, bunk beds in the cabins, and a lighted game cleaning area with water for cleanup. Groups can be accommodated.

Base price is for an Unguided Hunt. For Semi-Guided or Guided options, see Additional Costs. Non-Hunters will also accrue an additional fee. Price already includes 7.6% Sales Tax