Black bear hunting at our outfitter in Saskatchewan

About black bear hunting

Saskatchewan is one of the Canadian provinces that harbors the most trophy class black bears. Located in central Saskatchewan, our vast territory comprises a favored habitat of black bear with its valleys and streams bordered by the Canadian boreal forest and agricultural land. With a 95 percent success rate, Western Trophy Outfitters is without a doubt the place to go for hunters seeking an exceptional adventure. These days, black bear is sought for its great size, its ferocious nature, the beauty and color of its fur, and because it represents a true challenge for any hunter. 

Among trophy class specimens, the size of the animal’s skull is more significant than its weight. While a mature bear that measures 6-feet to 6 and a half feet and weights 250 to 300 pounds with a 20-inch skull is considered a respectable size, we are proud to note that at Western Trophy Outfitters we have harvested giants over 7-feet tall, weighing up to 400 pounds, and that our record skull size is 21 inches Pope and Young. 

To the great delight of hunters, the bear’s coat of fur is lush and its color runs from black to blonde, with a variety of tints including chocolate, brown and cinnamon. These color variations are typically found in the western part of the country and a great number of colored bears are harvested every year at our camp.

Your adventure with us

You should make your flight arrangements to arrive in Saskatoon no later than 10:00 on Saturday morning so that a member of our staff can meet you directly at the airport and transfer you to the outfitter. After a two-and-a-half hour drive, you will arrive to our camp where you will immediately feel at home. You will be greeted as a friend by our highly qualified personnel whose primary goal is to ensure that you have a successful hunting trip while taking care of the numerous details that will make your stay an unforgettable adventure. Typically, our groups consist of six hunters.

You will hunt from Sunday until Friday night. Taking into account the bears’ habits as well as the extended daylight hours at this time of year, it is in late afternoon up to nightfall that you will leave camp with your guide, who will bring you to your hunting location by truck and ATV. You will bring along a snack, which you will choose yourself from a variety of healthy and nutritious foods. You will also have a portable two-way radio that will have been handed to you upon your arrival and that will allow you to remain in contact with your guide at all times. Note that cellular phones work in certain areas only. Your guide will set you up in an observation tree stand. Baits have been dispersed by our guides in strategic locations to attract the game and you can expect to see several bears during your stay. In fact, it’s not uncommon to see many different bears on any given day. By the end of the day, your guide will take you back to camp, where a nice fire will warm you up and a great home-made meal will be waiting for you to be shared with your hunting commpanions, each one of them of course having their very own hunting story to tell. 

The skin of your hunting trophy will be prepared by your guide according to your wishes. Early Saturday morning, a member of our staff will drive you to the airport in Saskatoon for the departure of your return flight.

Our black bear hunting calendar

Hunting begins on Sunday and ends at nightfall on Friday. While bear hunting is typically popular among bow enthusiasts, rifles and muzzleloaders are also permitted during the dates indicated below. Please note that black bear/white-tailed deer hunting combos may also be available in October.