Northwest Montana is home to black bears of many different color phases. The bears range from blonde, cinnamon and chocolate to jet black with white chest markings. Approximately 30 percent of our bear population are these "phase" bears. The bears we harvest range from five to seven feet in length and weigh from 200 to 400 pounds. What some may lack in size they make up for in beauty. All bear hunts are fair chase methods, no dogs – no bait.
Our fall bear hunting is unsurpassed with 90 percent of our clients taking home a trophy. We use the spot and stalk method. This is very effective in September when the bears can be found in the last patches of producing huckleberries putting on winter reserves. A client can expect to see from eight to ten bears during this hunt.
Our spring bear hunt in May is less physically challenging as the bears are found at lower elevations. When the bears leave their dens they normally seek out grasses and clover to restore their stomachs to working order. The bears also have romance on their minds and will travel looking for a receptive sow. These habits make spot and stalk techniques efficient as they put bears in the open where they can be seen. The grassy edges of clear cuts and non-driveable logging roads make ideal corridors for the bears.