My grand daughter, Payton, took down her first black bear with her 243 Winchester. 300 pounds of bear taken with a single shot at just over 200 yards. With the heart shot the bear ran about 25 yards. A nice trophy that will be made into a rug for lasting memories.

Chris brought his bow for his spot and stalk Alberta black bear hunt and he tagged this guy with a great shot after a bit of stalking within range. A very good black bear for his trophy. His second bear was a bit luckier but ended up wounded. The shot that wasn't a fatal shot and the bear kept moving. No amount of tracking could get the guide back onto this monster trophy.

Steve took time from his Ministry to hunt a bear at my camp. HIs work delayed him from arriving on time so 2 days is all we had. His first day of his spot and stalk hunt he nailed this guy. A short run by the bear and it was on the ground for keeps. As he called it, "The bear bathroom trail", had a pile of scat every 30 feet, often closer together. A smorg for bears. Steve is one of the best people I have ever guided.

What a great guy. Fernando came to camp with a smile and left with a smile. A bit of finesse on this bear and he made no mistake about his chance for a trophy black bear. His shot hit the bear dead on in the shoulders and his trophy bear hit the ground. A few photos later and the bear was loaded and taken to camp for skinning and freezing. Again, another spot and stalk for the best of bear hunting.

Guiding Mike was about as easy as it gets. Put him on a spot and stalk for a black bear and he takes this monster of near 450 pounds of spring bear. Put him on another spot and he nails another good bear. "Nothing to this bear hunting up here", he says as he admires his second bear even though this one took him most of a day of sitting. 2 great bear and a great guy to share a day of hunting with.

Perhaps the largest bear this spring, over 450 pounds which is always huge for any spring bear after hibernation. Mike and his guide made their successful stalk and acquired a position that allowed the perfect shot. Spot and stalk hunts, what can anyone say if they want this size of bear! What a great trophy for anyone and our hunter added this guy to his first for a successful 2 bear hunt.

They came together, they hunted together and they each got their 2 bears. Here is Elijah with his first bear and a fun guy to have in camp. Like nearly all hunters, Elijah tagged both his bears along with the other members of that early spring spot and stalk black bear hunt. Congratulations Elijah on your bears and a big thanks from nearly everyone in camp to your assistance in teaching so many how to work cell phones. lol.

John, another pleasant hunter to have in camp. These kind of people in his group really make the outfitter and guides and cook enjoy what they do. He wanted a spot and stalk hunt for him and his son and they were both successful along with all the others this spring. A fantastic season with many large bears and great hunters to have in camp. Thanks John and Elijah for choosing my camp to harvest your black bears.

Another brown bear made his mistake. The traditional, most exciting, spot and stalk hunting got us close enough for my hunter to make his shot. Brett nailed this guy dead on through the lungs. After about 75 yards the bear was down. Upon searching this 350 Alberta brown bear was found piled up in thick dwarf spruce. His second bear and another good size for a spring spot and stalk black bear hunt.

Always spot and stalk hunt if you want the 450 pound black bears. This guy fooled hunters for over 3 years but not this spring. A very cold and windy day but Brett stuck it out in a tree stand until he could not take it any more. About to get down he spied this bruin nearly 20 yards away. The bear dropped in it's tracks. We needed to hook him to the truck to drag him out of the trench. Next a 300 plus brown bear.

Vinnie's first bear was okay but not what he was looking for. His second, this guy can just be called, "Another Monster Bear". Whow. All non baited "spot and stalk", hunts and always great hunts with large black bears. Congratulations on such a trophy. Another 400 pound plus black bear trophy. Each member of their group took home two bear as is nearly always the case on these spot and stalk hunts.

Mike took a bull moose the first day of his hunt then decided to go for a bear. He missed the first brown bear we saw but did not miss this second bear. In a second day of hunting he took this mid sized brown color phase of the black bear species. One shot on his moose and one shot on this guy. Two trophies in two days of hunting.

Willie first took this bear then went on to harvest his velvet mule deer on his early September hunt this season. Single shots on both animals and he had two trophies to take home. His hunt ended in just a couple days and he wished he had held off so he had more hunting time while at our camp. So, he waited in camp while his deer meat was cut and froze at the butchers.

Terry had never done a guided hunt before and he wasn't sure what to expect. The hunt certainly surpassed his expectations. Seeing close to twenty bears, deer and moose really made it a great five days.

Nate, hunting at 12 years of age and he took home two bears. His first with a rifle and his second he pocked 3 arrows into this bear at 22 yards hitting the bear in the spine and neck bone. The bear dropped from his first arrow, the others arrows were reassurance of his bear on the ground. Fantastic shooting. What a pleasure to have Nate in camp. He is a great hunter and will be greater in the years to come.

This bear was with a sow in late spring mating season. The sow ran but this guy held his ground just a bit too long. His mad dash to get away was too late and the mating bear took the bullet from back end through to the front end and he dropped mid run. Seconds was all the time Johnno had but that was enough for this sharp shooter. Congrats Johnno and thanks for the hunt in Australia.

Our first fall hunt. Steve came for a bear and his wife came along to keep watch on him. Both were great company for me while we drove the back trails looking for a bear for his wall. While watching a back road from a clearing this younger bear made the mistake of coming out to feed on the fresh clover growing in the clearing. My hunter did not miss his shot.

Todd had never done a guided hunt before and he wasn't sure what to expect. The hunt certainly surpassed his expectations. Seeing close to twenty bears, deer and moose really made it a great five days.

Friends Shauli and Ryan tagged these two bear on there mid May hunt. In addition to harvesting bear they had an adventure I am sure Shauli will remember for some time. Full of stories and providing a camp full of laughs they did their share of entertaining which always makes guiding much more fun. Thanks guys and the best to both of you on any future hunts.

Such a charming young lady who wanted a bear hunt for her 12th birthday - and her dad promised. Kendall, just old enough to hunt came with her dad for her first guided bear hunt and she did well. Remarkable shooting gave her two bears to take home from our camp. This exceptional bear is much larger than her. Congratulations Kendall and thanks for coming to my bear camp.

Last year Henry took home two bears then again this year. As well this year he brought more hunters with him to enjoy the hunt together. His witty humor kept all on their toes and brought even more laughs to the hunting camp. A fun guy, a joy to have in camp and an experienced hunter who took all in stride and was once again successful. Always a treat to have a client like Henry.

This is the second year John and with his son, J.P. hunted with us. Each year this father/son team from southern Alberta took home two bears. This huge brown stopped his bullet giving John the color phase he was hoping for. Great company and fun to be around. Wishing you both all the best and I look forward to hunting Antelope with you this coming fall.

Thanks again for your charm and charisma Emily. Such a great lady to have hunting in our camp. Again a repeat client who harvested both bears, this one was sitting well up in a tree when to took her shot. We have a two bear limit in our area and Emily takes full advantage of getting her two. We always enjoy her dad as well who has accompanied her on both hunts. Looking forward to getting you the moose you want as well.

Nigel and Kelly from Australia booked their trophy bear hunt with us, were successful and like most, we became friends. They wanted bear and a wolf if one would pop it's head out. Kelly took 2 bear and Nigel a bear and a wolf, a wolf that made the fatal mistake of showing up in front the bear hunter. Great guys and lots of fun. Thanks to both of you and be seeing you again next season.

Aussie, John had orders for a brown colored black bear. Not sure if this comedian considered his wife's request but he did take home this brown colored bear. Combined with his fall moose hunt this bear only took part of a day to get. What a pleasure to have such a great guy in camp and I plan to hunt with him again only in Australia this time. All the best.

After 40 years of outfitting some of my favorite clients are still the young new hunters and young ladies who adventure in to the wilds for the trophy animals of their dreams. Alexandra is one of my favorites and her dad put their trust in my bear camp and took home quality bears. Great hunters and great people and a joy to have in camp.

Another of the gigantic bears from our area. Measured at 552 pounds, this monster would have easily weighed in at 100 pounds more as a fall bear. Through his return trips, Mark soon became a good friend and I look forward to each of his visits. Always anticipating the best he continually brings excitement to our hunting camp and his guides always enjoy their week with Mark.

Lars travelled from Denmark in hopes of taking home a couple trophies from my hunting camp. He took home 2 quality bears and also tagged a large gray Timber Wolf. With his tags filled he had nothing left to hunt so he tagged along just to be out in the woods. Once again a great hunt taking his 3 trophies with 3 shots. I look forward to hunting with Lars on future hunts.

Brad at 12 years took this trophy bear with dead on precision on his shot and not a moment too soon. While sitting with, Rick, his guide, this bear, part of a group of 4 bears turned to charge but Brad's bullet hit dead on and dropped his trophy on the spot. What a great new hunter to have in camp and his character and excitement each day was a highlight of the week.

Emily took home two black bear, each with a single shot. Patience paid off and she saw other bear from her tree stand while she waited for her trophy to show. Her marksman ship with her rifle brought down her second trophy black bear. What a pleasure guiding her to her two bears and I look forward to her return for the brown she wants next.

JP, his father and their friend came in from S. Alberta and provided and entertaining week of bear hunting. They came as strangers and left as friends and invited me to hunt antelope with them. How can I turn that down? JP, tagged this black bear and an exceptional blonde bear on his hunt this spring. Spot and stalk hunting is the best of the best for a real bear hunting.

John, from Alberta poses with his black bear. Seldom do I take clients form Alberta but I took 4 in total this year. All were exceptional people to have in camp and all became friends of mine. Their patience and skill at hunting provided each with bears to take home. I look forward to meeting them all a second time. See you this fall, John, for the antelope hunt we talked of.

This is the second bear hunt in as many years that Rick has taken with us. Tagging 2 bears his first season he decided to try again for a larger brown color phase of the black bear and succeeded with this hog of a trophy brown phase. His guide once told me that Rick was one of the best hunters he had guided. Stalking, tracking and in general just good hunting sense says it all.