Agassiz Outfitters - Blog

December 23, 2024 by Rick

We finally just finished going through thousands and thousands of trail camera pictures from our 2024 Manitoba Spring Black Bear Season..

December 12, 2024 by Colleen

Our 2024 Season Recap is now complete and all Hunting Reviews are now live on our website.

November 25, 2024 by Rick

Here is just one of many trail camera pictures of a great looking buck in an area that we had a guest hunt this past fall hoping he would get an opportunity at him. 

November 18, 2024 by Rick

We take great pleasure in hosting so many fathers and mothers who bring their sons and daughters up on big game hunts with us every year.

November 5, 2024 by Rick

Trail Cam pictures are capturing tons of action in our whitetail hunting areas as we are starting to see more and more new bucks on the cameras.

October 22, 2024 by Colleen

Agassiz Outfitters is now hiring additional  Big Game Hunting Guides to join our team for the 2025 seasons as we continue to grow.  

October 13, 2024 by Rick

Preparations for a busy 2024 Whitetail Season are underway.

October 2, 2024 by Rick

Preparations for our 2024 Whitetail Season are underway!

September 7, 2024 by Rick

Our 2024 Manitoba Fall Black Bear Season may be over, but the memories and sense of achievement will linger on. 

July 21, 2024 by Rick

Finally, after 29 years of being a member of the Manitoba Big Game Trophy Association and travelling all over the Province scoring at different Wildlife Banquets and Big Buck Nights every year, I officially had the opportunity to became an Official Measurer of both the Boone and Crockett Club and Pope & Young Club.

July 20, 2024 by Rick

Pictured here is Chris from Indiana with his gorgeous color phase black bear he took with us, just this past spring 2024. Chris was on his very first bear hunt ever and took this huge black bear on the first night of his six day hunt. 

June 26, 2024 by Rick

Contrary to what some people think, bear meat is one of the best tasting wild game out there and so many top chefs in the world use it as a specialty dish. 

June 16, 2024 by Rick

What a finish to our incredible 2024 Manitoba Spring Black Season!! 

May 23, 2024 by Rick

Pictured here is Matt from Nebraska.  Matt had one heck of a night on the second night of his hunt, as he passed up six average size bears to notch his tag on this Manitoba Monster. 

May 19, 2024 by Rick

As we go into week 4 of our spring black bear season, and nearing the halfway point it has been one heck of a season to date.

April 30, 2024 by Rick

What a start to the 2024 spring bear season! 

April 27, 2024 by Rick

With our first guests arriving today for the 2024 Spring Black Bear Season, baits are really starting to heat up and everything is looking really good

March 31, 2024 by Colleen

Our 2024 Spring Bear Baiting is off to a great start and we are in full gear. 

March 22, 2024 by Colleen

Our 2024 Manitoba Spring Black Bear Season is approaching quickly. 

March 15, 2024 by Rick

Our 2025 Winter Wolf Season is almost full.

February 22, 2024 by Rick & Colleen

We are excited and thrilled to announce and share with everyone the news of our most recent Black Bear Expansion, with the purchase of Darryl Stanley's Bear Creek Outfitting which is located directly north of our black bear camp and area. 

February 12, 2024 by Rick

We are excited and thrilled to announce we will be hosting Mark Heck and Laden Force and camera crew from the Hunting TV show "The Given Right" this spring 2024 on a Manitoba Black Bear Hunt .

January 10, 2024 by Colleen

We have expanded again!! Looking for additional Big Game guides to join our team. 

January 8, 2024 by Rick

We are excited to announce we will be hosting Brian Wickersham of Outdoor Junkies this upcoming 2024 Manitoba Spring Black Bear Season.

January 3, 2024 by Rick & Colleen

Hoping everyone had a wonderful holiday season with their families. With a new year, always bring new excitements, changes/expansions, etc.

December 18, 2023 by Rick & Colleen

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our valued guests,  friends and family of Agassiz Outfitters a Very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year.

October 24, 2023 by Rick & Colleen

Agassiz Outfitters is proud to be one of the "Bull Moose" sponsors for the upcoming "Wild at Heart" Banquet which is hosted every year by the Manitoba Wildlife Federation in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

October 18, 2023 by Rick

Gearing up for another busy whitetail season here in the North Country of Manitoba.  

August 8, 2023 by Rick

Pictured here is a great re-peat guest of ours from Wyoming. Daryl took this Manitoba Record Book black bear with us this past 2023 spring bear season in the first hour of his 6 day hunt.

July 31, 2023 by Colleen

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting Anthony Dickson from Line of Sight TV.

July 24, 2023 by Colleen

Agassiz Outfitters is now hiring additional guides to join our team for the 2024 Big Game Hunting Seasons, as we continue to grow.  

July 16, 2023 by Rick

This time of year is always exciting nearing closer to our upcoming fall Moose Hunting Season.

July 10, 2023 by Rick

There is nothing better than seeing a young hunter take his first bear. 

July 7, 2023 by Rick

What a week in bear country!!

June 17, 2023 by Rick

What a way to end the 2023 Manitoba spring black bear season!!!! 

April 19, 2023 by Rick

Since we have been experiencing another spring snowstorm for the last couple of days we thought it would be fitting to share a throwback picture of another great repeat guest who took this magnificent color bear after a spring snowstorm a few years back.

April 4, 2023 by Rick

Here is a another great picture of a "HUGE" chocolate boar to get our guests pumped for this up-coming Manitoba spring black bear season! 

March 28, 2023 by Rick

Spring has officially sprung!!

March 14, 2023 by Rick

Pictured here is our good friend and guest Gary from Texas. Gary was on his fourth hunt with us that year and is an avid bowhunter. 

February 27, 2023 by Rick & Colleen

We would like to send a big thank you out to everyone who came down to see us at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA.

January 17, 2023 by Rick

Our spring black bear season is getting closer and we cant wait. 

December 30, 2022 by Rick & Colleen

From all of us at Agassiz Outfitters, "HAPPY NEW YEAR"!! 

December 15, 2022 by Colleen

Agassiz Outfitters is now hiring additional guides to join our team for the 2023 season as we continue to grow.

December 7, 2022 by Colleen

Our upcoming 2023 Sportshow Schedule.

December 6, 2022 by Rick

Here it is, its Official!! Congratulations Lance of Minnesota on your record book bull moose!! 

November 27, 2022 by Rick

2023 Spring Bear Hunt Preparation Already Underway.

November 3, 2022 by Colleen

We have opened up and are currently taking bookings for our 2025 Spring and Fall Black Bear Hunts. 

October 27, 2022 by Rick

Scouting, checking trail cameras, hanging tree stands and putting out ground blinds has been ongoing for the last few weeks.

October 9, 2022 by Rick

We are excited and pleased to announce that we will be hosting Passion for the Hunt by Jason Mitchell Outdoors from Devil’s Lake, MN this fall on an upcoming Manitoba Whitetail Hunt in the most pristine area of our province. 

September 8, 2022 by Rick

2022 Moose Season is just around the corner....

August 18, 2022 by Rick

2022 Fall Black bear season off to a great start .

July 5, 2022 by Rick

Before you know it, we will be back at our black bear camp for the start of what is going to be a very busy and hectic fall, as once again, all camps are booked solid! We cant wait and look forward to seeing all our black bear, moose, waterfowl and whitetail hunters soon!! 

June 22, 2022 by Rick

The 2022 Manitoba spring black bear season just wrapped up...

May 30, 2022 by Rick

We are just over half way through what has been one heck of a spring black bear season!

April 24, 2022 by Rick

It is an extremely late spring in Manitoba!!

April 14, 2022 by Rick

Another great trail camera photo of a big boar to get our spring bear hunters pumped.

April 10, 2022 by Rick & Colleen

We are excited to announce the purchase of a new whitetail area in our home Province of Manitoba.

April 4, 2022 by Rick

Preparations are in full swing for a busy 2022 Manitoba Spring Black Bear Season.

March 28, 2022 by Rick & Colleen

Starting April 1, 2022, pre-entry tests will no longer be required for fully vaccinated travelers entering Canada.

March 28, 2022 by Rick & Colleen

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that stopped by to see us at all of our Sportshows this past winter.

February 22, 2022 by Rick & Colleen

Gearing up for out 3rd sportshow of the 2022 Show Season.  

February 6, 2022 by Rick

Show times for CITR. 

January 20, 2022 by Rick

With each passing day. we are getting that much closer to our 2022 spring black bear hunts.

December 31, 2021 by Rick & Colleen

2022 marks our 30th year of doing Sportshows in the USA.

December 14, 2021 by Rick & Colleen

Wishing everyone a wonderful Holiday Season.....

November 19, 2021 by Rick

This past  falls 2021 black bear season, guests witnessed unbelievable bear hunting once again(Please see "fall bear hunting recap"). 

October 25, 2021 by Rick

We are just starting to go through our trail cam pictures from this past fall bear hunting season. Here is a picture to give you an example of just how crazy our bait sites were this past fall.

October 23, 2021 by Rick

Once again, it was an absolute honor hosting Keith Beasley of "Canada In The Rough" on his 2021 Manitoba waterfowl hunt.

September 6, 2021 by Rick & Colleen

It was great to see our guests arriving back into our bear camp this fall after the long border closures. 

July 27, 2021 by Rick & Colleen

Please visit the following link for the up to date information and requirements for all hunters crossing into Canada for their upcoming fall hunts with us.

July 18, 2021 by Rick & Colleen

We are very excited to announce as per our Federal Government's News Release today, the borders will be open to Fully Vaccinated Americans on August 9, 2021.   

July 5, 2021 by Rick

Another beautiful color bear captured on our trail cams this past spring 2021.

June 13, 2021 by Rick

Nothing like having company at the bait sites when baiting....

June 5, 2021 by Rick

One of the many trail camera pictures captured this Spring 2021.

March 29, 2021 by Rick & Colleen

March 24, 2021 by Colleen

Missing Sportshows once again due to Covid19. 

March 14, 2021 by Rick

On the first night of his hunt, unfortunately Gary missed a beautiful blonde bear with his compound.

March 3, 2021 by Rick

Trail work begins at our black bear camp.

February 21, 2021 by Rick

With the deep freeze hopefully behind us, and mild weather arriving we only have one thing on our mind, and that is Spring Bear!!

January 24, 2021 by Rick

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December 14, 2020 by Rick & Colleen

Keith Beasley with Canada in the Rough and Agassiz Outfitters 2020 Manitoba Moose hunt.

November 10, 2020 by Rick

Although our waterfowl season was cancelled to guests we still managed to partake in a few waterfowl hunts.

October 25, 2020 by Rick

Canada in the Rough and Keith's epic Manitoba Monster Moose.....

October 6, 2020 by Rick

It was a pleasure and honor to host Keith Beasley from Canada In the Rough on another exciting Agassiz Hunt.

October 1, 2020 by Rick

Amid the pandemic and border closures and camps closed, the work still continues....

August 23, 2020 by Rick & Colleen

2020 Spring and Fall Black Bear and 2020 Moose Hunts are all cancelled due to the pandemic...

August 15, 2020 by Rick

Jordan Liske of Agassiz Outfitters and Team Agassiz shares his footage from an awesome 2020 Manitoba Spring Bear Hunt.

July 12, 2020 by Rick

It was another perfect morning for moose hunting and the rut was in full force...

June 23, 2020 by Rick

Chanz and his record book black bear that went #1 for a Non Resident Youth Hunter in Manitoba.

June 11, 2020 by Rick

Just another day out on the fields....

June 9, 2020 by Rick

As we prepare for our 2020 Moose Season we thought we would share a picture and brief story from one of our past guests from Wisconsin.

June 8, 2020 by Rick

1st night success, 9th bear at bait takes a dirt nap....

June 6, 2020 by Colleen

Manitoba Black Bear Hunting its Finest!!!!

May 26, 2020 by Rick

Nothing beats capturing bears at the bait sites!!

March 16, 2020 by Rick & Colleen

Spring Bear Season Still is Still on as Planned.....

March 2, 2020 by Rick

Pictured here is another great re-peat guest and friend: Dave from Wisconsin. Dave is an avid bow hunter and showed amazing patience on the first night of his hunt. 

February 27, 2020 by Rick

Pictured here is another longtime guest and friend; John Petersen of Minnesota. That evening i walked slowly and quietly into Johns bait to pick him up with still a couple minutes of legal shooting time left. 

February 14, 2020 by Rick

Here, one of our experienced moose guides arrives back to moose camp with his hunters moose taken that brisk morning. 

February 10, 2020 by Rick & Colleen

1st shows of the season were awesome once again...

February 6, 2020 by Rick Liske

Spring Bear is only a couple months away!!

January 24, 2020 by Rick

The smile says it all...

December 30, 2019 by Rick & Colleen

Happy New Year!!

December 19, 2019 by Rick & Colleen

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our valued guests, guides, family and friends of Agassiz Outfitters a wonderful holiday season.  

December 16, 2019 by Rick & Colleen

We will be exhibiting once again at the following Sportshows in 2020.

November 28, 2019 by Rick

Starting in the 2021 Spring Black Bear Season, we are opening up one of our remote, untouched and secluded areas in Northern Manitoba that has never been bear hunted; to a limited number of bear hunters. 

November 5, 2019 by Rick

Our 2019 Spring and Fall Black Bear Hunting Reviews are now up on Hunting Recaps.

October 25, 2019 by Rick

As we wrap up our 2019 waterfowl season, we head straight into our 2019 whitetail season.

August 3, 2019 by Rick

Pictured here is Clint from Montana with his first ever black bear taken on the first night of his hunt. 

July 24, 2019 by Rick

Pictured here is first time bear hunter; Shane from Illinois with his first black bear ever. Shane had a perfect wind on the first night of his hunt and after watching 6 other bears, decided to take this big boar with his muzzle loader.  

July 17, 2019 by Rick

Opening up "NEW" black bear areas to hunt never stops......

June 27, 2019 by Rick & Colleen

Stay tuned to the Sportsman Channel this week for Hardcore Pursuit Tv's 2018 Manitoba Spring Bear Hunt with Agassiz Outfitters. It's going to be a hunting show you don't want to miss.

June 23, 2019 by Rick

Well that's a wrap as our 2019 spring bear season comes to an end. And what a spring it was!

April 1, 2019 by Rick

The Manitoba Big Game Trophy Associations 50th Awards Evening is this Saturday in Winnipeg. Once again, many of our guests are up for awards for their black bears taken with Agassiz Outfitters over the past 2 years.

March 12, 2019 by Colleen

We will be exhibiting at two more upcoming Sportshows to wrap up our 2019 sportshow season.

February 25, 2019 by Rick

Manitoba's Unique Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities are Calling.....

Three Fantastic hunts to help plan your next Canadian waterfowling adventure

February 14, 2019 by Rick

All the guides and myself are getting fired up for another Manitoba Spring Bear Season that is just around the corner.

January 15, 2019 by Rick

Bear Hunting is all about the great memories that are made in bear camp

January 15, 2019 by Rick

Hunting Northern Manitoba again, Wayne from Illinois was holding out for another big bull.

January 6, 2019 by Colleen

Sport Show Season is here...  We will be exhibiting at the following upcoming 2019 Sportshows:

January 4, 2019 by Rick

Gary Whidden of Texas shown here with just one of his few colored black bears taken with Agassiz Outfitters, that all smashed the Pope And Young minimum score.

December 28, 2018 by Rick

Pictured is John Petersen of Minnesota with his second record book black bear taken with us in two years.

December 18, 2018 by Rick & Colleen

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our valued guests, guides, family and friends of Agassiz Outfitters a wonderful holiday season.

December 12, 2018 by Admin

Agassiz Outfitters has just launched a new website thanks to the professionals at 3plains.

December 7, 2018 by Rick

Pictured below is good friend/guest; Dave from Illinois with his monster Manitoba bull moose taken this past fall(2018).

December 7, 2018 by Rick

With all of our fall hunting seasons wrapping up, we are already preparing for our 2019 Manitoba spring bear season. We cant wait and are looking forward to seeing everyone this spring! Agassiz Outfitters, Manitoba Bear Hunting at its finest!

December 7, 2018 by Rick

The Manitoba waterfowl season this past fall(2018) was once again unbelievable!

December 7, 2018 by Rick

Pictured is a great guest,friend and avid black bear hunter, Matt of Wisconsin along with his guide Jordan. Matt has been hunting bear with us for many years and has taken some real beauties. This bear that Matt took the spring of 2018 has the potential to go #1 in the Province for 2018.

October 5, 2018 by Rick

We just wrapped up our 2018 Manitoba moose hunts and what a season it was!!

August 2, 2018 by Rick

Hardcore Pursuit TV - Client Testimonial

June 20, 2018 by Rick

Over the past 25 years, we have had the opportunity and privilege to host a lot of media personal in the Outdoor Industry. This past spring, we had the opportunity to host the guys at “Hardcore Pursuit” on their Manitoba Spring Black Bear hunt.

June 20, 2018 by Rick

Another successful spring bear season is in the books once again. We would like to take this opportunity to extend a huge thank you to all hunters/guests of Agassiz Outfitters for hunting with us at our bear camp in Manitoba this past spring 2018 season and allowing us to show you World Class Manitoba Bear Hunting at its Finest.

April 25, 2018 by Rick

We are very pleased and excited to announce that Mr. Mike Pelletier of Hardcore Pursuit TV will be joining us at Agassiz Outfitters on a Manitoba Spring Black Bear Hunt in a few weeks.

April 25, 2018 by Rick

We are very pleased and excited to announce that  our very good friend and avid bear hunter, Mr. Luke Hartle, editor of Gun Digest, will be joining us on his eighth bear hunt with us this spring.

March 9, 2018 by Rick

Pictured is Pat from Wisconsin and our youngest son Jordan who guided Pat on his moose hunt last fall with Agassiz Outfitters. This was Pat’s second moose hunt with us. On Pat’s first moose hunt with us, Pat shot a 45″ inch bull which is the average size bull in our areas. On this same hunt, Pat had the opportunity at a “bull of a lifetime” but unfortunately things did not work out and the big bull and the cow he was with, walked off to live another day.

January 10, 2018 by Rick

Pictured is just one of several monster black bears taken with Agassiz Outfitters during the spring of 2017 with hunter; Terry from Oklahoma, guide Brendan Liske and Terry’s son Caleb who also shot his first black bear ever. Terry passed up several bears on the first evening of his hunt which paid off big time.

January 8, 2018 by Rick

Pictured is re-peat guest and avid bear hunter; Wayne from Pennsylvania. Wayne saw several other bears before pulling the trigger on this huge boar.