Why book your black bear hunt with Bear Track Outfitters? First, we have over one thousand square miles of prime bear habitat. That is a lot of wilderness and it supports a lot of bears. Second, we ensure that our area is not heavily hunted. This guarantees that bears live long enough to get BIG! Manitoba has a conservation policy that is second to none. With the 1,000 square miles I have in my hunting area, I only get 22 bear tags. That's 1 tag for every 33 square miles of habitat. We regularly get bears that are over 20 years old shot at our camp. Third, we work hard at assuring each hunter the opportunity of a lifetime at a trophy quality black bear. You WILL hunt over active baits, and we also try to ensure that your bait site will not have been hunted previously. If we become aware of a monster bear that is working a previously hunted bait we will tell you exactly what is going on.

Our guides know the best bear hang-outs and we put out enough baits to ensure that the big boars are hitting regularly. We scout and check baits continually so that we know where the old monsters are living. We offer top-notch equipment, excellent accommodations and the food will probably cost you a notch or two on your belt!

I have managed one of Manitoba's premiere tourism businesses for many years. This background enables me to understand exactly what our guests expect for a memorable outdoors experience. Bear Track Outfitters will do everything necessary to ensure that your hunt exceeds your expectations.

WHAT IS A BIG BEAR?
Big bears have small heads compared to their body-size. Big bears have tiny ears and they are very wide apart. Conversely, if the bear has a fairly large head and prominent ears, he is not a shooter.

Big bears have big butts. Their bellies and butts are oversized, big and wide.

Big bears are short-coupled, their legs are short compared to the size of their bodies. If the bear is lanky, he is not a shooter.

Big bears are the boss. They act like they own the place. All other bears fear them or get the heck out of their way. Watch the behavior of lesser bears for an indication that a big bear is nearby.

WHERE DO I SHOOT A BEAR?
Rifle shooters should use heavy bullets and they should aim for the shoulder-blade (scapula). Avoid heart-lung shots, they are for deer hunting. Scapula shots immobilize the bruin so you do not have to go looking for your trophy. What would you rather do - walk up to the body of your bear at the bait site or track a blood-trail into the bush? Scapulas are slightly higher and more forward than most hunters expect.

Archers shoot for double-lung shots when the bear presents the opportunity. Arrows do not break scapulas so the archer must hit the respiratory or circulatory systems for a lethal shot.