“black bear hunt”

If you are heading out on your first-ever black bear hunt this spring, you may be a bit confused as to what gear you really need to be comfortable and successful. Besides the obvious, here’s what you have to throw into your duffel.

Black bears come in all shapes, sizes and even colors in British Columbia’s rugged interior, but finding the “right” bear in all that country takes time and patience—or a little luck.

If you’re looking for something new—something that your hunting buddies might not have thought of—we’ve got six, largely unheralded, outfitted hunts for you.

Web Managing Editor Shawn Skipper wraps up his Manitoba black bear hunt.

The Quebec Outfitters Federation (QOF) has announced the winners of its "Quebec Ultimate Destination Giveaway." The contest, which launched in early 2015, offered outdoorsmen and women the opportunity to win a dream hunting or fishing trip with some of the province's most well regarded outfitters.

Even if feral pigs aren’t something you often find in your crosshairs, Savage’s little utilitarian bolt-action should draw your attention. The Hog Hunter is built to be tough, affordable and deliver results, too—and it succeeds on all three counts.

Planning your spring black bear hunt? Here's where you need to be.