Agassiz Outfitters offers Spring and Fall Manitoba black bear hunts with a rifle, muzzle, shotgun, crossbow or bow. Our untouched and remote wilderness Manitoba black bear hunts are done in over 3000 square miles of some of the most remote areas the Northern Interlake Region has to offer, with most areas never being hunted! Every year bears over 21" B & C and over 600 lbs. are harvested due to the vast wilderness in this area and low to no pressure! The black bear hunting in the Northern Interlake Region has been considered as one of the top destinations in the world for size, numbers and color phase black bears as featured on numerous Outdoor T.V. shows and Bear Hunting Magazine.
Our Spring and Fall Manitoba Black Bear hunts located in this world class hunting hot spot of the Northern Interlake Region are second to none. Bear numbers are extremely high in this part of Manitoba, Canada, as many hunters see and witness high numbers of bears at the bait sites. These bear hunts can be arranged at our main lodge which is road accessible with private cabins on a remote lake, wood heat, separate washroom/shower building and Lodge with dining room/with deck overlooking the lake and a screened in gazebo. Unlike most areas, our walleye and northern pike fishing can be second to none and can be done when the black bear hunting is complete. An added bonus to your hunting trip is the good chance of taking a shot at a timber wolf or coyote with your unused big game tag in the fall only.
All bear hunts are 6 day hunts, beginning on a Monday and ending on the following Saturday. With our excellent success, great rates and family packages (Discount for youth hunters 12-17) , we know you'll experience a trip of a lifetime in beautiful Manitoba, Canada.
2023 Spring Black Bear Season
April 24 - June 18
2023 Fall Black Bear Season
August 15 - November 1
2024 Spring Black Bear Season
April 29 - June 16
2024 Fall Black Bear Season
August 15 - November 1
2025 Spring Black Bear Season
April 28 - June 15
2025 Fall Black Bear Season
August 15 - November 1
2026 Spring Black Bear Season
April 27 - June 14
2026 Fall Black Bear Season
August 15 - November 1
6-DAY RIFLE / MUZZLELOADER / SHOTGUN / ARCHERY/ CROSSBOW
Guided Manitoba Spring and Fall Black Bear Hunts:
Please Call/Text: 1-204-281-1918 or Email: rick@agassizoutfitters.com for pricing on all hunts.
Harvesting a black bear is extremely special, so choosing the right mount is very important.
Before you actually harvest your bear, a little thought should be given as to what you will do with it, once you have it. The most common choice of course is a rug, but full mounts, 1/2 mounts and head mounts are also very popular. One of the most common concerns is where to put your trophy. An average 5' bear will make a rug 5' by 5 1/2', a large 7' bear makes a rug 7' by 8', which needs quite a lot of wall space. A full body bear mount usually only takes up 2 1/2' by 5' of floor space. Half mounts are usually hung on the wall, and take up no more room than a large deer head. Fur quality should also be considered when making a decision. Early spring, or late fall bears make excellent rugs, while bears with rub spots may look better as a 1/2 mount.
Successful Manitoba Hunt
Effective January 1, 2012 the same mandatory hunter education requirements that apply to all first-time hunters and everyone under the age of 19 will apply to everybody when purchasing a hunting license. Therefore, all hunters wishing to purchase any Manitoba hunting license must possess one of the following:
1) A valid certificate or card that certifies the successful completion of the Manitoba Hunter Education Course or the old Hunter & Firearm Safety Training Course;
OR
2) A valid equivalent Hunter Education certificate or card from any other province, territory or country; OR
a valid certificate issued under the authority of subsection 4(4) of the Hunter Education Regulation, MR 128/2007 to a person who makes a written declaration that he or she has lawfully held a hunting license in Manitoba or in another province, territory or country before January 1, 1975. If you believe you qualify for this exemption, please complete the declaration form and mail it to the Wildlife Permits Clerk at the address noted on the form. If you qualify, a certificate will be mailed out. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing.
Hunter Education Information
Manitoba Big Game Trophies
MANITOBA BIG GAME TROPHY ASSOCIATION
NON-RESIDENT BLACK BEAR AWARDS
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MANITOBA’s #1 NON-RESIDENT BLACK BEAR IN 1990
Skull: 20 15/16 B+C
Hunter: Jan Tuvesson-Sweden
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MANITOBA’s #1 NON-RESIDENT BLACK BEAR IN 1991
Skull: 21 9/16 B+C
Hunter: Benot Mansson-Sweden
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MANITOBA’S #2 NON-RESIDENT BLACK BEAR IN 2002
Skull: 20 10/16 B& C Length: 7 feet 4 inches
Hunter: Kevin Shelton from Wentzville, Missouri
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MANITOBA’s #1 NON-RESIDENT BLACK BEAR IN 2005
Skull: 21 12/16 B+C Length: 7 feet 8 inches
Hunter: John Johnson from Bryan, Ohio
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MANITOBAS #2 NON-RESIDENT BLACK BEAR IN 2012
Skull: 21 4/16 B+C Length: 7 feet 10 inches
Hunter: Bob Kaleta from West Virginia
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Manitoba’s #1 YOUTH NON-RESIDENT BLACK BEAR IN 2016
Skull: 20” Length: 7 feet 8 inches
Hunter: Chanz Dodd from Evansville, Indiana
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Manitoba’s #2 NON-RESIDENT BLACK BEAR IN 2016
Skull: 20 12/16 B&C Length: 7 feet 7 inches
Hunter: Leroy Dike from Gillette, Wyoming
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Manitoba’s #1 YOUTH ARCHERY NON-RESIDENT BLACK BEAR IN 2018
Skull: 20 3/16 B&C Length: 7 feet 11 inches
Hunter: Zayne Osborn from Hamburg, Iowa
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Manitoba’s NON-RESIDENT BOOK BLACK BEAR IN 2018
Skull: 19 4/16 B&C Length: 7 feet 6 inches
Hunter: John Peterson from Battle Lake, Minnesota
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Manitoba’s NON-RESIDENT BOOK BLACK BEAR IN 2018
Skull: 19 B&C Length: 7 feet 2 inches
Hunter: Bob Hansen from New Hampton, Iowa
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Manitoba’s #2 NON-RESIDENT BLACK BEAR IN 2018 taken with Bow
Skull: 20 9/16 B&C Length: 7 feet 8 inches
Hunter: Matt Rappel from Hudson, Wisconsin
Our hunts are fair-chase and are hunts, not kills. You will get an opportunity to hunt in a part of the world very few people get a chance to experience. We will do our best to give you a hunt that not only is successful but allows you to truly enjoy these areas.
Hunting up here means you have to be ready for anything. You could see that trophy the very first day or the very last second of your last day. Your shot opportunity could last two seconds or two minutes. We suggest you familiarize yourself with gauging a quality animal BEFORE you get here, so you know the type of animal you want to take (a good reference book is the Boone & Crockett Club’s record book with photos, our brochure and our web page). The wounding of a big game animal is unfortunate and usually avoidable. It is your responsibility as hunters to practice with your weapon of choice long before the hunt commences and make sound decisions on making an ethical shot. If you have any questions regarding sizing and judging the animals you are hunting, we will go over it with you at Camp before you start your hunt.
Once a hunter has shot at a moose/bear/deer, that part of the hunt is deemed successful unless it is absolutely clear that the animal wasn’t wounded. Every attempt will be made to recover wounded animals. How to judge black bears(boars/sows), size, etc. and proper shot placement will be gone over at camp prior to your hunt to ensure your success.
Black Bear Hunts Gallery