It's a long story but I booked a black bear hunt a couple years ago,in Northern Saskatchewan but had to postpone it for two seasons.It seems there are always too many things going on this time of year and this one is no exception.
I've been talking to the outfitter and though he had me penciled in for May 13th,he had told me I could come one of the later weeks if that worked better.
Well,yesterday I decided I'm going but the 13th was too early to get everything done that I needed to.I called last night to set a date.I found out that the 27th was no longer viable.There were too many hunters booked already.I had told him the 13th was just cutting it too close for me so he said the 20th would work.There would even be some hunters in camp that I know well.
As an after thought,he said " it's a shame you couldn't make it on the 13th because there are going to be some big bears hitting the baits and you would be the only hunter in camp."What?"We talked a couple minutes,my wheels spinning and I said,"put me down for the 13th".This is going to be a tough week but on the 12th of May,I'm pointing my truck North.
This will be my 3rd trip there and I once hunted the same week on short notice,as the only hunter in camp.It isn't one of those slam dunk hunts with tons of bears sighted but the big boars are moving and they have some BIG boars,though they are cagey.The great thing is,with no other hunters in camp,I'll get to hunt the best of the best stands,every day.
Anyway,I won't predict any outcome and that really isn't a big deal to me because in a little over a week,I'll be sitting in the big North woods with a bow in hand.I'm more than a little pumped.
Good luck to all you Spring bear hunters.I look forward to reading some stories.
Good luck and have a safe hunt
Jim,If your driving and coming thru Swift Current,call me, lunch a few laughs and a stayover if needed,always welcome.
Good Luck!!! Be sure to post after you get back.
Good Luck, some of my best trips were on short notice. Take lots of pictures.
Good luck Jim. Shoot a big one. I am leaving for Manitoba day after tomorrow and will be returning the day you leave. Let's extract a couple of big boars... whatdayasay?!
By the way, I decided to go to Manitoba because I can't spell Sizcati ..... Saskatchiuan .... Saskasatawon.... you know!
WoodsyDave
Good luck Jim. Enjoy your trip and take lots of pics. Dan
Good luck, my two good friends left this morning for sask.
Good luck, May 13th has always been special to me, it's my birthday.
Take plenty of pictures and return with awesome stories for us.
Good Luck Jim!!! :thumbsup:
I will predict,I see a really good time in store for you.Good huntin and tell us the story with lots of pics.
Good luck and have a great hunt !
I cant wait to go back there myself....walters wilderness camps had some great bears when I went last. truly a memorable hunt.
good luck
Decisons, decisions....good luck and take plenty of pics.
Good Luck and tell us unfortunate souls all about your trip! Can't wait for everybody to start sharing the bear hunt stories! Turkey stories are going to get old soon.
Glenn
Good luck!!
It should be a great year up here, a very easy winter on bears and a spring with little food. I have already heard of a 520 lber close to where I live. Good luck.
Jim we are having a very cool spring, may want to bring more warm cloths than normal. pm me if you want some more info closer to the time.
Jim-hope you have a great time, go get 'em ! We'll need a story too.
Steve Clandinin,I will be coming North up route 6 to through Regina and probably late.Thanks.
Thanks Hummer3T.I may take you up on that.My destination is Mistatim.
Thanks everyone.I will do my best.I don't expect to see the number of bears that some will in later weeks but big ones will be out.The weather as always can control the outcome.I'll try to get as many pictures as possible.I don't expect a lot of furious action but do hope to at least get a look at one of the boss bears.That's always a special moment.
Whatever the outcome,I promise I'll have fun.I'm not setting any lofty goals,but just plan to enjoy the time in beautiful country with great people.
I'm going to miss roaming around my favorite bear spot here,so decided to play hooky today and do some scouting and shooting.Quite a beautiful day but no recent bear activity.I'm hoping to be able do some after I get back,between work spurts.
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Good decision! Let life wait for once, not the hunting.
Saskatchewan is a GREAT place, Good Luck.
Good luck Jim! Have a great time and enjoy the moment. :thumbsup:
Good luck, looking forward to seeing the pictures and hearing the stories when you get back!!! I bear hunted the last 2 years in Saskatchewan and wish I was going back this year. It really is a beautiful place with tons of wildlife and some exceptionally nice people!
Best of luck on your hunt. Saskatchewan is a great place for bowhunting...especially for bears!
May be.I hear rumors that Manitoba doesn't do bad.Thanks Ryan.Good luck to you and yours.
Good luck Jim,great looking bow you have there!
I miss SAS myself,been there 2 years and had a lot of fun and plenty of bears,plus I met Steve;just that worths the trip!
Best of luck to you! My wife and I are heading to Alberta on Wednesday for a bear hunt. Can't wait to see some great country.
John
Good luck chasing those Bruins. I grew up in north-central Saskatchewan, enjoy "God's Country".
Just a short update.I knew the outfitter and his son were going to be checking some bait sites and I got a call Saturday night.Activity is still very slow due to weather and they were expecting some more of that.The outfitter did find a huge track near one of the stands they had in mind for me.Basically,they decided it would be much better for me to come a week later,the 20th.
Actually,this will take a ton of pressure off me.I just had too much to get done in order to make it by the 13th.The other plus is,I will be sharing camp with a couple of the most hardcore traditional guys I know.This will also allow me to get out and chase bears around here.It has been slow here also but I expect it to pick up in the next few days.
Good luck Habujohn.That's going to be a great trip.
Best of wishes on the hunt.