Big Tracks Taxidermy
Alberta Bear Busters Ltd.
Rated 4 out of 5.0 based on 1 Outfitter reviews.
Contact: Patrick McLean
Location: Blackie, Alberta
Species Hunted: Black Bear
State(s) Hunted: AB
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Submitted by: Doug Howlett
Review Submitted: May 27, 2009
Hunt Date: May 16, 2009
Species Hunted: Black Bear
Days Hunted: 7
Hunt Type: Guided
Primary Terrain: Any
Method: Shotgun
Price Range: 3000-3999
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Would you hunt with this Guide again?
Great Black Bear Country
I just returned from a spring black bear hunt in northern Alberta with Alberta Bearbusters and would definitely recommend the outfit if you're looking for a chance to see a lot of bears and a lot of trophy bears. The great thing about hunting Alberta is it is a two-bear hunt, not something you get in a lot of other places where spring bear hunting is offered. While you might be able to find larger bears in provinces such as Manitoba, the borreal forest we were hunting yeilded a number of bears in the six and a half foot range and one seven-footer. Of the eight hunters in camp, everyone took their two bears except for one hunter. That's 15 bears in seven days. Not too shabby. I personally saw more than a dozen bears either on stand or while driving around, and while hunts are over bait (a virtual necessity in the thickly forested terrain), I did take one of my two bears through spot-and-stalk. I also got the opportunity to see a beautiful blond/cinamon mix bear that I should have shot (long story there), and that another hunter took on the final night of the hunt. In fact, Alberta Bearbusters has produced a number of color phase bears for its clients over the past several years. Several bears were also seen with perfect white chevrons on their chests. Camp was remote and rustic along the Chinchaga River with generators for electricity and wood-sided, plastic sheeting roofed cabins. So if you're the type of hunter who prefers a comfy lodge with a plush bed and large roaring fireplace, you'll be disappointed. If you enjoy camping out, then you'll find the accomodations to your liking. Several hunters were in camp that had been there before, which I think is always a testament to how much faith they have in the outfitter, Pat MacLean. I know I would certainly go back and would definitely recommend them. In addition, the guides were all friendly and hard-working, ensuring all of their baits were taken care of and completely skinning out their client's bears.
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Contact: John Cherkauskas
Location: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
Species Hunted: Whitetail Deer
State(s) Hunted: SK
Alberta Hunting Information
Alberta is a large, diverse province with rolling prairies, farmland, river bottoms, Boreal forests, and large expanses of the northern Rocky Mountains. Many species of big game, waterfowl, upland game and predators inhabit Alberta. Long known for monster whitetails, Alberta also is home to big mule deer, pronghorn antelope, elk, black bear, cougar, Canada moose, and bighorn sheep. In fact, 7 of the 10 largest bighorn sheep in Boone and Crockett record book are from Alberta. In addition to big game, Alberta offers some top notch bird hunting. Serious waterfowlers know about the large flocks of ducks and geese that call Alberta home or migrate through.
Manitoba Hunting Information
Manitoba is known as a top destination for avid waterfowl hunters. Huge flocks of ducks and geese can be found from the Arctic coast of Hudson Bay to the prairie potholes on the southern border of this Canadian province. There is no legal requirement for non-resident waterfowl hunters to use a guide, but many are available and a high percentage of non-Canadian hunters utilize them. In addition black bear, Canada moose and whitetails are hunted throughout the province.
British Columbia Hunting Information
British Columbia is an excellent hunting destination that offers a wide variety of game species. Vast wilderness areas and pristine coastlines provide world class adventure hunting for those seeking that trip of a lifetime. BC is arguably best known for big coastal black bears, Canada moose, grizzly bear, mountain lion, Dall sheep and Stone sheep. Hunters can book a hunt with an outfitter and avoid the license drawing process common in most U.S. states.
