Bear Track Outfitters does not just hunt black bears! We have a great whitetail hunting area near the Manitoba-Ontario border that consistently produces trophy bucks. Whatever method you prefer, archery, muzzleloader or centerfire rifle - we will ensure that you obtain the opportunity of a lifetime. We hunt over baited stands in Ontario. We also spot and stalk and employ rattling and grunting to bring in the buck of your dreams. Our guides know where the big bucks hang-out and they will get you a shot - period! We only take six hunters per week to ensure that everyone has a fresh area and the greatest opportunity for a wall-hanger.

Bear Track Outfitters also offers archery hunters the chance to hunt Manitoba's famous achery only zone- Area 33. This area is the well known river bottom country south of the city of Winnipeg and extends south to the American border. More Pope and Young bucks come out of Area 33 than the whole province combined. Here we only take 6 hunters a year. We have some of the finest hunting properties leased for our exclusive use to hunt deer for one week out of our full 3 month season. Don't miss your chance on this one!

We will ensure that every hunter is properly prepared for our hunts, with comprehensive advice for appropriate clothing, footwear and firearms. Bear Track Outfitters would be pleased to arrange a meeting between you and the buck of your dreams!

HOW CAN YOU IDENTIFY A BIG BUCK?
Identifying a really big buck is easy - your heart-rate and shivering will do that for you in a moment! Important considerations are antler width, mass and the total number of points. If you can keep from pulling the trigger immediately, check that his rack is wider than his ears. Also compare tine-length to the length of each ear - the longer the better!

Big bucks have a burley way about them - they are the boss and they know it. Watch for a blocky, heavy-set body with large shoulders and a heavy neck. Big bucks are usually with does during hunting season, doing what comes naturally...

What constitutes a big buck in Bear Track Outfitters country? We like to suggest that our hunters hold-out for at least a 130-135 class buck, with hopes that they will shoot a much larger scoring trophy.

WHERE DO YOU SHOOT A BIG BUCK?
Deer are NOT difficult animals to kill. They might be difficult to HIT, but almost any modern caliber will cleanly kill a buck if it is placed correctly. Although the latest premium bullets are sexy, they are not necessary for whitetail deer. Relatively fast opening bullets that retain as much weight as possible are suggested. Shot-placement is everything when it comes to killing big bucks. We suggest as much practice time as possible prior to your hunt - familiarity and confidence are the keys to killing bucks. Don't shoot from the bench, practice firing from hunting positions and with any rest available.

Where do you shoot a big buck? In reality the vital area is quite large - about 12 to 15 inches or even larger on Manitoba trophy-sized bucks. Hunters should imagine that their target is a volleyball located just between the front shoulders. The lungs are a fairly large target, hit them from whatever angle and the deer dies. The heart is located in the forward bottom region of the vital zone, and in fact it is usually protected by the heavy bones of the front legs. Nervous system shots are also deadly, but the neck and spine are much smaller targets and usually should only be considered if the shooter is very confident in his shot-placement.