Spring Black Bear Hunts - Best cure for cabin fever I know!
Public Lands Hunt: After being locked up all winter you get the itch for some peace, quiet, and fresh spring time air, spring bear hunting fills that ticket. Montana has a very large population of black bears with a wide variety of colors from blonde, chocolate, black, to the reddish brown. Hunting is done using a 4X4 with some walking in
various drainages. Binoculars and spotting scope are used extensively in viewing the logged off areas. Past hunts have had from 85-100% success. All hunts are fair chase, no bait or dogs are used. We have hunted this area for over 30 years and know the area very well. Spring bear license must be purchased by April 14th. Bear tage cost is $350.00.
You will be staying in a motel (at your expense) that is centrally and scenically located. Breakfast and evening meal will be on you own and John will provide lunch in the field. This is good bear country. Several of our bears have qualified for SCI record book, in all colors. These are 7 day hunts, with 5 days of hunting time, 2 hunters per guide the cost is $1,800.00* each, or for private guides the cost is $2,500.00 (*plus 4% FS use fee) **plus motel and meals about $450.00 for your stay. There may be an additional fuel surcharge.
Dates for public lands hunts:
April 23 to May 15th. These dates are subject to change pending FWP approval.
Public Lands hunts from Guest Ranch - These take place on the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge National Forest and some private lands. 7 day trips with 5 hunting days 2 hunters per guide with all meals and lodging included for $2100 each or $2800 for a private guide. May 20 - June 15th.
We are now offering a private lands bear hunt in the spring as well $2800 per hunter 2 hunters per guide, includes all meals and lodging. These are at our Dry Creek Ranch, last year we did well and saw some very nice bears with different color phases. There may an be additional fuel surcharge.
References available on request.
Additional Expenses : Any animal you wish to mount will be completely caped and cared for in a professional manner. We own and operate Cedar Hills Taxidermy. Any accommodations you want other that those provided will be at your own expense. Your meat will be taken to the nearest processing plant for cutting and wrapping if necessary. All meat processing and shipping or extra care is at your expense. When staying at Iron wheel Guest Ranch (Cargill’s) there is a $35.00 per person per night charge for the night stay, dinner and breakfast. Caring for Outdoors is a program that supports non-resident sportsmen in Montana through Montana Outfitters and Guides Association, we ask that each person contribute $10.00 to that program, or become an associate member for $50.00
Gratuities : Your guides, packers and cooks work very hard for you, usually very long hours every day. Normal tips range from $50.00 to $150.00 for camp hands, packers and cooks. Guides normally receive $200.00 and up, $800.00 is not unusual. If you feel the camp staff has done a good job tip accordingly.
Cancellations : No deposits will be refunded. For trips rescheduled 90 days before March 15 th license deadline 50% of the deposit will be forwarded to the next year.
Permitted on: Kootenai National Forest, Lolo National Forest, and Beaverhead/Deerlodge National Forest.
Member of: Montana Outfitters and Guided Association, National Rifle Association, North American Hunting Club
Iron Wheel Guest Ranch
Cargill Outfitters, License #201
John & Sherry Cargill |
