| Vancouver Island has long been considered a | | | | forest with precipitation very common nearly |
| world-class bear hunting destination. The island has | | | | ever day of the hunt. Temperatures can also |
| long been known for it's great trophy-sized bear | | | | fluctuate greatly with daytime highs in April of 65 |
| and the high population of animals in the area. It's | | | | degrees Fahrenheit, and lows of 32 degrees |
| not uncommon to see a bear or two grazing on | | | | Fahrenheit. |
| the side of the road. What's also interesting to | | | | With these fluctuating temperatures and weather |
| note is that the bear on Vancouver Island were | | | | conditions kept in mind, a hunter needs to pack |
| discovered to be a separate sub-species of the | | | | accordingly. While it isn't easy to predict what the |
| black bear, called the Island Bear. | | | | hunter may need, the one thing to count on is a |
| Open season for Vancouver Island bear hunting is | | | | full body rain suit. Otherwise, take suggestions |
| April 15 through June 15 in the spring, and | | | | from your guide service, as they'll not only be |
| September 10 through October 31 in the fall. It's | | | | able to tell you what to bring depending upon the |
| important to know when planning your trip to | | | | season, but also they'll know what weather has |
| Vancouver Island that the climate will fluctuate | | | | been like recently. |
| greatly. A hunter should expect a temperate rain | | | | |