Black Bear

$1,495.00 (Cdn) plus tax & license

In New Brunswick  there are three seasons for black bear hunting. In the spring, we hunt from May 1-June 11, with bow or rifle. We have an exclusive area of thousands of acres as well as our regular area. We hunt our bear from both tree stands and ground sets, over baits which are previously maintained to ensure they are active and productive. Since we accept a limited number of hunters, we can be reasonably sure there is at least one large bear coming to each stand we use each week. We do not encourage our hunters to shoot small bear as this is unnecessary and a waste of resources. Our average bears weigh 200 lbs.+, with a number of B&C's and P&Y's taken annually. A hunter's average is better during the spring because there is no other food in the area or other hunters in the woods at that time. During the past years, we have consistently averaged 80% or better. Bring your bow, muzzle loader or rifle for a good hunting experience!

Fall Archery for bear is Sept 11 - 24, the 2nd and 3rd week of September every year (dates may vary). This is a lovely time of year to hunt with cool evenings and lovely days. During this time we hunt grain fields as well as our regular areas. We can fish for Atlantic Salmon after we get our bear to finish out our week.   

Fall Season: (bow or rifle) Oct 2 - 15, The first 2 weeks of October. This is also archery season for deer which can also be a combination hunt. During this time the bear have acquired their weight, so we do get some very large ones, 400 to 600 lbs. We do ask our hunters to wait for the large ones only, not to take small ones or sow with cubs.

Moose

Moose hunting for non-residents is done on a draw system only. Over the years we have always done very well, with a good number shot. N.B. has a good, healthy moose population. We do like to have our hunters ro arrive a day or two early to get used to the terrain, etc. Our guides have many years experience with moose hunting, with a 90% average. We are considered one of the best in this field. This is done to last full 3 day weekend in September.

Deer

October 24 to November 19

Over the years New Brunswick has become known as the place to go, for a chance at bagging a trophy whitetail. As any hunter knows, these chances increase or diminish due to circumstances; i.e. unseasonable warm weather, late rut etc.. During the past years, some of our hunters have passed over good deer for the chance at a larger deer they may have seen earlier in the week. This may have cut down on our average but it has produced as well; for example, N.B. #1 Pope & Young. Our temperatures range from 40's to 20's F. With snow usually the last two weeks of season (rut). During this season, we usually use Sorrel boots (felt-lined) and heavy gauge solid orange hat and jacket. Although we do not have the deer population of many other places, we do have the feeding grounds to give our deer the size in body (some as large as 300 lbs.) and good racks. On a regular hunt a guide will take a maximum of three hunters to an area with game. They will then work that area to the best advantage of them all. Your guide stays with you or in your area, for the day.

Bird

September 25 to October 22

New Brunswick has also been known as the woodcock capital of the world. Our grouse hunting an added bonus to or bird hunters and their dogs, as well as our other hunters, as it is possible to combine a bear or deer hunt with birds. This year we are seeing more birds around camp than ever before. This is possibly because the grouse are near their 7 year cycle, although we have always had a good number around. Note: Dogs are required for September season, for woodcock only.