Black bear hunting in Alberta, Canada
Trophy bear hunts, spring black bear rifle hunting and bowhunting in remote areas of Northeastern Alberta

We have a great history of producing big Black Bears. In fact the average bear squares at 6 feet and we always take one or two each season pushing the 8 foot mark. Our territory boasts over 20% off colour bears.

2006 was a huge success with 40 hunters shooting 54 bears. 26 percent will go Pope & Young with 6 being over 20" and 8 being over 18". 11 percent were coloured with some very beautiful blonds and chocolates.

Your trip begins with a 40 mile Jet Boat ride into "Bearadise". Camp is located thirty miles from the nearest road in Northeastern Alberta. A main lodge, sleeping cabins, gourmet meals, showers and electric power provide a very comfortable retreat. We now also offer two remote outpost camps, favoured by bow hunters. We take special pride in our camps and staff. First class and better is our standard.

The baiting of Black Bear has been legal for several years now. This, combined with our policy of hunting previously unhunted bear areas, ensure trophy class bear for rifle and bow hunters. We believe our baits are the primary food source. We always have several baits with 10 or more bears using them.

Travel Information
Airline arrival destination will be Fort McMurray. You will be staying overnight at the Nomad Inn, reservations will be made for you. We will pick you up the next morning and travel 1 1/2 hours by river boat to the lodge. After sighting in your bows and rifles, you will begin your hunt that evening.

Rob Trott of "Great Lakes Outdoors" hunted with us in 2004 and produced a 2 part episode for their weekly television show. Contact us for a copy of this video.

Joe Remington shows off his beautiful blonde bear taken May 2005

6'8" black bear taken in 2005 by
Chuck Bider, The Woodlands, TX.

6 hunters take 6 bears in May 2005

In 2005, Andrew Eichelberger, age 14, took his first Canadian black bear and his dad took 2.

Lisa Mckenzie shows off one of our client's black bear taken in 2005.

Our remote lodge is only accessible by river boat and boasts hot showers and comfortable separate sleeping cabins.

The Chevy group took 11 bears for 6 hunters.

Jon Mathews and guide, Sam, display the days catch

Stan Looney took home two big bears along with a Black Wolf

SPRING BLACK BEAR HUNT DATES- (2 BEAR LIMIT)
$3,500.00 US plus $750.00 US trophy fee on second bear

2008 River Boat Camp Hunt Dates

2008 Fly In Camp Hunt Dates

May 3 - 9

May 10-17

May 10 - 16

May 17-24

May 17 - 23

May 24-31

May 24 - May 30

Click here for information about our Spring & Fall Black Bear Hunts in British Columbia

Combo Fishing/Black Bear camp $3,300.00
Fishing only companions $1,400.00

2008
June 1 - 6

2009 Dates
(to be determined)

Fishing for Trophy Northern Pike & Walleye is available after June 1st

Additional Costs:

A 50% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Licenses: $200.00 Canadian Funds for 2 bears
$25.00 (Canadian Funds) for wolf license
$50.00 (Canadian Funds) fishing,
$25.00 (Canadian Funds) archery
5% GST on all hunts.
Accommodations will be reserved in Fort McMurray for your arrival and departure nights.
Non-Resident Firearms Declaration Form must be presented in triplicate and signed in front of a Customs Officer along with a $25.00(Cdn.) fee. Click here to download the Form. The form is in PDF format and may be completed online.

Alberta Black Bear Hunting References 2005 and Previous Years

Charles Eichelberger Sr. , PA
work 717 597-6613 eichelberger@innernet.net
"I saw multi bears every night that I was in the stand. I took home two bears. My 15 year old son joined me and took his first balck bear ever. Awesome hunt?

Larry Yocum (Tulsa, OK)
"I want to thank McKenzie Brothers Outfitting for a great black bear hunt in 2005. We all saw plenty of bears and everyone scored a nice black bear. The guides are all top notch and are very concerned about getting you a top quality trophy. The camp area was very well equipped and the food was absolutely awesome. I put on 4 ½ pounds in 5 days. These guys know what they are doing. Looking forward to a trophy whitetail hunt next year. Thanks again"

The Black Shadows of Clearwater River
Dr. Ken Albinder, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Phone: 757 481-6500 or email: KAlbinder@aol.com
"Totally satisfied with the entire hunt. I even wrote an article in National Bowhunter Magazine."

The following article appeared in National Bowhunter Magazine: Let's Go Bowhunting Issue 2004
"I shall forever remember the thrills that the black shadows of the Clearwater River provided me. Our group harvested five bears for the week."
**Please click here to the article

John Dymond Sr. (Shippensburg, PA) & John Dymond Jr. (Osage Beach, MO)
Phone: 717-530-9055 or email: dymondinsurance@comcast.net
Father & son brought home 3 bears and are looking forward to returning.

Dr Larry W. Richard, Leon IA
Phone: 641 446-6910 or email: larryrd@grm.net
"Couldn't ask for more, loved my guides Kenny and Matt."

R.D., "Officially Rugged"
RD of "Officially Rugged" takes this monster 20 1/2 " Pope & Young blonde bear!!
phone: 807 964-2397 - email: rd@officiallyrugged.com
"I'll be airing this segment on our show on the new Sportsman's Channel."
Took one black bear and one 21" Blonde Bear. Filmed kissing Bruce's feet. (main camp)
**Please click here to read RD's reference letter about his hunt with us!

**Read RD's hunting story, how he got this trophy black bear!
Shown on the Sportsman Channel, USA Watch this beautiful bear on tape.
Call us and order your copy of the show today.

Rodney Brush, Byron Centre, MI
phone: 616 554-9869 orRMBRUSH@charter.net
"This was my seventh hunt with McKenzie Bros. In 2004 I took a record grizzly bear (see photo), a grizzly in 2001, several black bears over the years, and a beautiful goat in 2002."

John Furnier, Midlan, MI
phone: 989 839-2869 - email: furnier@tm.net
"Completely satisfied. Half our group saw P & Y bears. The fishing was so good, it ruined Michigan." (main camp)

Andrew Hatch, Ontario
phone: 705 663-2080 evening or 705 663-2311 day
"It was fantastic" (main camp)

Robert Helmus, Kentwood, MI
phone: 616 6554-9334 - email: bhlemus@twp.gaines.mi.us
"After talking to other hunters at the airport we know we were with the best outfitter in Alberta. See you again next year" (main camp)

Robert Jasinski, Colorado Springs, CO
Cell Phone: 719 491-1167
"I've already rebooked for 2005 - third year in a row."

Joe Remington, Homerville, Ohio
phone: 330 948-3999 day or 330 948-3839 evening - email: RMSINC@AOL.com
"100% Satisfied. Took two bears in 2003 and this beautiful blonde bear in 2005.

Mark Cosiano, Alvada, Ohio
phone: 419 595-3102 - email: MarkTCoz@aol.com
"The operation and the hunt were above my expectations. Very satisfied."
Took 6' and 6 ½' bears. (remote camp)

Michael Chapin, Breckenridge, MI
phone: 989-842-5973 - email: MHchapin@dow.com
Already rebooking for 2006. (remote camp)
**Please click here to read Mike's reference letter about his hunt with us!

Dan Dennis, Saginaw, MI
phone: 989-4144 day or 989 652-2175 evening
Took two bears. "I was pleased with the way we were treated and the quality of the camp".
(remote camp)

Steve Wegener, Coleman Mi
phone: 989 465-1698 - email: SSWegener@yahoo.com
"Had a great time. Everything was top notch. I'll be doing it again." (main camp)

Check out
"The Bears of Alberta"
Article from Michigan's Woods & Water News here on our web site.

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Black bear hunting in Alberta, Canada Trophy bear hunts, spring black bear rifle hunting and bowhunting in remote areas of Northeastern Alberta

Black bear hunting in Alberta, Canada
Trophy bear hunts, spring black bear rifle hunting and bowhunting in remote areas of Northeastern Alberta