Bow Hunts | Black Bear Hunting in Manitoba Canada

Created in 1939, La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve offers a vast wilderness expanse of prime black bear habitat. For many years, moose were hunted in the reserve on a random draw-basis, but no bears. Several years ago, the government and local hunting clubs asked us to expand onto the reserve. They chose us on the basis of our good reputation, and because we specialize in black bear hunting. With our extensive bear baiting experience, we know what bears like best in the area. Today, our guests come from around the world to enjoy access to bait sites located in an exclusive area inside the reserve as well as a brand new area bordering the reserve that doubles the size of our exclusive hunting zone. And because neither the reserve nor the new area has ever hunted by an outfitter specialized in bears in the past, there are plenty of bears around—some of them of impressive size. To attest to the fact that we have some of the best bear hunting in the world, our hunting lodge has been featured on numerous hunting programs televised in the US and in Europe.

My team and I are in action scouting out new sites for baiting long before you arrive. We check and rebait all 200 or more sites on a regular basis. Our guests enjoy an excellent success rate, with many large bears bagged every year. You can hunt from blinds or tree stands that provide shots at distances of 30 to 40 yards or less.

Our bears average 250-350 pounds. Every year several bears are shot in the 400-500 pound range. This is due the enormous amount of land we have to hunt, which allows little hunting pressure, the bears can grow large as they increase in age.

If bow hunting is your preference, we offer numerous tree stands designed especially for you. The tree stands are 12 to 15 feet off the ground and offer shots of 20 yards or less. Bow hunters have bagged a number of really big bears, many of which have made it into the record books.

Black Bear Lodge also offers great pike, walleye, and trout fishing. Many sportsmen fish in the morning and hunt in the evening. If you bag your bear early in the week, you can spend the rest of your stay enjoying the excellent fishing. We provide 16 feet aluminum boats equipped with 15 hp motors, gas and oil included. I will personally skin the bears, clean your catch, and freeze your meat and fish.

Our beautiful, fully equipped lodge stands on the shores of the big Baskatong Reservoir (1,800 miles of shoreline). Hunters' rooms are on the first floor, with living and dining areas upstairs. We pride ourselves on our friendly, family-like atmosphere and our comfortable rooms, which are serviced daily.

When you're not in the woods or on the water, you can enjoy a game of pool or ping-pong in the spacious living room. You'll also enjoy three delicious homemade meals served daily in the dining room, which offers spectacular view of the Baskatong Reservoir just a few yards away. A bar is also at your disposal.

At Black Bear Lodge, personalized, quality service is a long-standing tradition. We go out of our way to make your stay a success. That's why so many hunters come back year after year. If you would like references, just ask me and I'll be happy to oblige.

• 6 days of hunting (arrival Sunday, departure Saturday)
• Hunting over active baits (meat)
• 3 meals a day.
• Lodging (daily room service)

May 18th to June 24th.
Rates: $1975 plus tax.
Deposit: $800 (nonrefundable) for the hunter - Balance due 4 weeks prior to arrival.
Licenses and Wildlife Reserve fees are additional costs and paid directly by the hunter.

Discounted hunts:

4 hunter special - Book 4 hunters at the same time with two hunters to a room and receive a $1000 discount. Larger groups negotiable.
Father-Son Discount - Book at the same time and receive a $500 discount.

Additional Amenities

Single room - $500
Single room with king size bed - $700
For each non-hunting person accompanying the hunter - $500
Bear Skinning and quartering (for transportation) - $75
Hunting and fishing package - $250 dollars/person for the week
Fish guiding services - $400/ 6 hour day for up to 3 people (all equipment, bait and shore lunch included)