HUNT & HIKE
BLACK BEAR in Canada
Our JOURNEY on BLACK BEAR
It's not just about the hunt, but about the entire experience. We create journeys where nature, respect for the animal, and adventure are at the centre.
We hunt on the bear's terms and take responsibility for what we are part of. You may have the opportunity to taste the meat, while the rest is passed on to the locals. This is not a hunt for profit alone, but for the whole experience.
We, Rikke and Trine, are your guides. We are trained hunting guides and are with you every step of the way - from the moment you book to the quiet mornings in the mountains.
We offer premium black bear hunting experiences with high success rates in some of the most beautiful natural areas. In British Columbia, bait hunting is prohibited - a rule we fully support. Our hunting method is based on spot-and-stalk, where the hunt is on the bear's terms.
THE HUNT
You can choose between the classic method, where we drive through the terrain and stay in a base camp with comfort, warmth and lit cabins - or take the more challenging approach where we stay in a spike camp deep in the mountains. Here you can start spotting bears already from the tent canvas. Whichever hunting method you choose, or a combination of both, you're in for an authentic and exciting experience. In spring, the bears have just emerged from their dens and are hungry for green grass. The south-facing cutblocks are where they prefer to be after a long hibernation. The bears are also in rut in spring, and we see large boars at this time of year that we rarely see at any other time. Having just emerged from the den, the bears are still wearing their full and thick winter coats. Bears are generally all black, and many of them have the classic white "V" on their chest. There are also several shades of brown, including the distinctive "cinnamon" bear.
HUNTING FROM BASECAMP
The first form of hunting involves driving in the terrain with a 4×4, spotting bears from strategic vantage points. Once a suitable bear is located, a stalk is initiated. Often the bears can also be seen grazing along the gravel road, allowing for a stalk directly from the vehicle. During this type of hunt, you'll stay comfortably at our basecamp in wooden cabins, where our skilled chef will provide hot meals. In the evening, hunters gather around the campfire, enjoy a glass of whisky and share the day's experiences.
HUNTING FROM SPIKE CAMP
Another type of hunting is more physically demanding, but still involves a certain amount of off-road driving to cover larger areas. Here the hunt often starts directly from the tent canvas and the feeling of being "on the hunt all the time" is very present - we have experienced fresh bear tracks through the spike camp in the morning and late evening. This type of hunting takes place later in the season when the greenery has started to sprout and the bears are more active. Once a bear of suitable size is spotted, the stalking on foot begins. We spend the night in the tented camp where food is cooked over a campfire or in our small gas kitchen - a simple but intense and authentic wilderness experience.
No matter what type of hunt you choose, we customise the experience to suit your needs.
HUNTING PERIODS
May - June
The hunting season runs from mid-May to early June and lasts five days.
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Mid-May: Ideal for a comfortable hunt from basecamp where we patrol by pick-up truck and spot bears in the south-facing hills where the grass sprouts first.
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Start of June: Nature is in full bloom and bears are more active in the mountains. If you want a challenging mountain hunt, this is the optimal time.
The area
Our hunting area is located in British Columbia and covers almost 16,000 square kilometres, which is twice the size of Zealand. The area is unique, not only for the diversity and quality of game, but also for the versatile hunting terrain it offers. The area contains 3 separate mountain ranges and we can't possibly hunt it all in a lifetime. The western part is characterised by rugged glacier-clad mountains, while in the east there are rolling alpine hills. Throughout the territory there are willow-covered river valleys and old burnt areas, where berries and green grass grow abundantly - something that attracts hungry bears after many months of hibernation.
The journey there
All our hunting trips begin in Prince George, British Columbia, which is easily accessible by flights from major international carriers like Air Canada and WestJet. We pick you up at 10.00 am at the Carmel Inn (www.carmelinn.ca) in Prince George the day before the hunt starts. The journey to basecamp takes around 6-8 hours by car and this is where the adventure begins. It's a great opportunity to get to know each other as we slowly approach the start of the hunt in the impressive Canadian wilderness. To ensure you are well prepared, we recommend that you arrive in Prince George at least one day before pick-up. This way you can avoid any delays and be fully prepared for the hunting experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Wilderness hunting with the whole experience in mind
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6-7 feet and a chance for bigger bears
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As a hunter, you are involved in the entire educational process of relocating your downed black bear
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High quality game in a hunting area with many beautiful and magnificent opportunities
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Chances to combine the trip with rainbow trout fishing
- Share the experience with family and friends
ACCOMMODATION
When you arrive in Prince George, you'll be met by us and picked up in a pickup truck and taken to our base camp, located 6-8 hours into the mountains. We'll spend the first evening landing, sorting out the logistics and getting ready for the hunting adventure ahead. We'll gather for a nice dinner, go through the practical details and take a trip to the shooting range so you feel confident and ready for the hunt.
Depending on your preferences, the hunt can be based at our basecamp, a remote cabin, a spike camp - or a combination of these. Below you can read more about the different types of stays
BASECAMP
Our basecamp is beautifully secluded on the shores of a tranquil lake, in the middle of the Canadian wilderness. Here you'll find rustic yet comfortable cabins with wood-burning stoves and bunks. The basecamp is equipped with electricity and hot showers so you can relax and recharge after a day in the backcountry. We also have a secondary basecamp deeper in the wilderness - a charming 2-storey log cabin that serves as our backcountry camp. Here too there is electricity and a hot shower, this is where we ride out.
CABIN
Our hunting from cabins provides a comfortable experience as we are guaranteed dry weather and have better facilities. Each cabin is equipped with a wood-burning stove and mattresses so you can enjoy a good night's sleep and stay warm after a long day of hunting. We have carefully selected cabins that are strategically located in different parts of the terrain, close to the best hunting areas. This allows you to experience the many facets of the landscape, from the lush valleys to the more dramatic mountainsides. The cabins offer a comfortable stay, leaving you well-rested and ready for the next day's hunt.
SPIKECAMP
Our spike camp offers an authentic wilderness experience. Here we stay in either lightweight hiking tents carried on our backs or in wall tents with stoves carried out by horses. Wall tents provide a little extra comfort, while hiking tents offer a more primitive experience. Hiking tents can be used in all types of hunting if a spontaneous opportunity to take down a moose arises. Regardless of tent type, you get close contact with nature and a true wilderness hunt.
THE JOURNEY INCLUDES:
- 2:1 hunting guidance with Danish-speaking hunting guides
- Total of 7 travelling days (incl. 5 hunting days)
- Reception in Prince George, British Columbia
- Licences/tags for the following game species:
- Black bear
- Wolf - Tips for hunting guide (value 500-1,000 USD)
- Personal meeting with guides before departure
- Help with booking flights and visas
- Packing list and travel information
- Sparring with a physiotherapist
- Organising your personalised hunting trip - Fully catered accommodation during the hunt
- Trophy field preparation
- Transport from Prince George to camp (round trip)
- All transport during the hunt
- "Meat care and transport
- Meat we don't use ourselves is donated to the natives
NOT INCLUDED:
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Airfare to/from Prince George
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Hotel and food before/after the hunt (1 night before and after the hunt is recommended)
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Canadian weapon declaration for your own rifle (approx. 25 USD, payable at the airport)
- Rifle hire if needed (25 USD per day)
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Alcoholic beverages
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Conservation work and repatriation of trophies
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eTA application (entry authorisation, 7 CAD)
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EU liability insurance (9 USD)
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5 % GST (Canadian VAT)
- BC Non-Resident Hunting Licence
- Contributions to non-resident presevation fund
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Companion option
- Option for no. 2 black bear for a fee
Price: 8,495 USD
2026: Sold out
2027: Available seats
Please note: The price is valid for the current year and the following year and may therefore change thereafter.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read along. We hope you're up for an adventure with us in the Canadian wilderness.
Best regards,
Rikke and Trine
What our CUSTOMERS SAY?
Doug & Mark
"We hunted black bear with Rikke and Trine in BC, Canada, and we had an amazing time! They are both very knowledgeable hunters and they know exactly how to tailor a hunt to the client. They made the hunting experience both enjoyable and memorable! The icing on the cake was that we both bagged really nice bears! I would highly recommend Trine and Rikke to anyone looking for an unforgettable hunt and we will definitely be back to hunt with them in the near future!"
James
"It's hard to put into words how competent these people are, and it goes far beyond the end result. It's the patience they have, the knowledge they bring, their physical prowess, and their ability (and desire) to teach and help you develop as a hunter that really sets them apart. Being with them during the hunt gives you a sense of confidence and is what makes the experience a lifetime memory. I can't give a higher recommendation and wouldn't consider hunting with anyone else for black bear."
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33, young and free.. 🇩🇰
Celebrated our thirty-third birthday once again in the mountains, guiding on mountain goat and moose.
Thanks for all the thoughts and birthday wishes. We`ll be sharing updates from all our hunts whenever time allows. When we’re out in the mountains with clients, there’s very little time spent on the phone — just as it should be.
See you in the wild. 🏔️
Let’s kick things off with a little reel down memory lane. 🫎🏔️🐑
Wishing you all the best of luck this season - Tight lines.
Kh Trine & Rikke
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Around this time of year, we normally cross the Atlantic together and start the autumn season side by side in Canada. 🏔️
But this year, the beginning of the season will be a little different. We feel incredibly privileged to have such wonderful clients and to be so busy with our little company, which means that this time, we’ll be starting the season away from each other and on opposite sides of the world.
We flipped a coin – and today, it’s Trine’s turn to fly to Canada, where she’ll be guiding our first mountain goat hunter of the season.
Rikke will be starting the season in Sweden, where she’ll be guiding a good client and hunter who has travelled all the way from the United States.
Luckily, it will only be a few weeks before we’re reunited in Canada, where we’ll both continue the season guiding for both mountain goat and moose. 🫎🐑
It will feel a little strange to send Trine off on her own. For once, we might actually miss each other… just a little.
See you soon sis! ♥️
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1TP5Hunting Season
Our buffalo season is done for now, and we spent our last day in South Africa hunting guinea fowls and francolins before heading home to Denmark tomorrow. 🪽
Now it's time to enjoy a few weeks with family and friends before our hunting season with clients starts again in mid-August.
Hope you're all having a great summer! 🤍
Rikke & Trine
Caught a little moment between our client and his 8-year-old daughter.
It`s not always about the hunt itself—sometimes it`s about the moments shared. These two are enjoying moments in South Africa.
This morning our client shot an old buffalo bull.
Pernille got her very first animal with us, and it was a real pleasure to be part of that experience. ♥️ After eating old buffalo bull for almost a week, it was nice to enjoy some tender impala meat for a change.
We skinned the impala so she could take it home as a lasting memento, and took the meat up to the mountain where we cooked it and enjoyed it with a great view.
Thank you.
BUFFALO HUNT
We've been eating buffalo almost every day out here in the bush. We gave it our best shot – buffalo steaks, buffalo nuggets, buffalo sticks, buffalo in lemon juice, and even a traditional South African potjie.
To be fair, an old buffalo bull isn't exactly the finest meat in the world… but we do think that a big part of the adventure is to eat what we shoot.
We've had a great hunt with lots of good memories, and plenty of buffalo on the menu. Now it's time to welcome the next family for another buffalo adventure. 💯
BUFFALO HUNT
Shot a 10+ year old dagga boy with our Danish client and his family. A beautiful old bull, but we have to admit... the meat is tough...
Buffalo steaks, a beautiful sunset, and our little camp up on the mountain in the thick South African bush. We're all good. 🪶
