| With there being endless black bear hunting | | | | 16. If my weapon malfunctions, is there a local |
| outfitters to choose from, the task of selecting | | | | archery or rifle shop near by? |
| the right outfitter can prove to be difficult. | | | | 17. Once I have harvested my black bear, where |
| Communicating with others that have had | | | | will it be registered? Who will skin and cut the |
| hands-on experience with an outfitter is by far | | | | meat? Is there a freezer on site? Is there a local |
| the most effective way of finding the proper | | | | taxidermist and do they provide a price list? |
| outfitter for you. The second most influential way | | | | 18. References from both successful & |
| is via the Internet. | | | | non-successful black bear hunters? |
| Below are some key questions you should ask | | | | 19. Are there any additional fees? |
| any bear hunting outfitters so that you select the | | | | All of the above questions take time to be |
| right outfitter to suit your ideal black bear hunting | | | | answered, but the right black bear outfitter should |
| trip: | | | | be glad to supply you with any or all of those |
| 1. How many hunters / non-hunters per week? | | | | answers. Once you have found an outfitter you |
| 2. Lodging / Sleeping Quarters - How many | | | | feel happy and comfortable with, it is time to |
| persons per room and description of | | | | start preparing for your black bear hunting trip. |
| accommodation? | | | | Preparing For Your Black Bear Hunting Adventure |
| 3. What are some examples of your daily meals | | | | To be fully prepared, have your outfitter send |
| for the week? | | | | you a list of important things to take along for |
| 4. Do they have laundry facilities? | | | | your weeks stay. Here are a few examples of |
| 5. What is the allowed arrival and departure | | | | items that I believe have made for better hunting |
| times? | | | | experiences: |
| 6. How many un-hunted active black bear hunting | | | | * Passport and proper identification for border |
| bait sites do you provide per hunter? Can I be | | | | officials |
| moved if desired? | | | | * Bug Suit (if hunting during bug season) |
| 7. Descriptions of their tree stand set up and bait | | | | * Two-way Radios |
| sites? | | | | * Clothes for all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, |
| 8. Do they provide transportation to and from the | | | | etc...) |
| bait sites? | | | | * Snack food items |
| 9. What are the hunting departure and pick-up | | | | * Camera |
| times and how long after dark is the last hunter | | | | * Compact foldable soft weapon cases |
| picked up? | | | | * Cooler & Meat Bags |
| 10. Is morning black bear hunting offered if | | | | * Knife & Tool Kit |
| desired? | | | | * Non-scented soaps, shampoos, etc... |
| 11. Will the outfitter be on the premises all week? | | | | There is one final very important note to mention. |
| 12. Is the outfitter accommodation licensed? | | | | Have your outfitter send you a non-resident |
| 13. How many hunters per guide and per vehicle | | | | firearm declaration for you to prepare in advance. |
| on departure to the site? | | | | They take about 20 minutes to fill out at home, |
| 14. If I harvest my black bear early in the week | | | | but will save you time with custom and border |
| what type of recreation are available? (ie: fishing, | | | | officials. Remember that all rifles will need to be |
| other hunts, near by towns or cities, etc...) | | | | removed from their respected cases, so don't |
| 15. What type of practice range do you offer for | | | | have them buried under your luggage and hunting |
| both bow & rifle? | | | | gear. |