Bear Hunting

Only Fall bear hunting is available.  Spring Bear hunts have been cancelled by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Season opens August 15th.

• Contact Tom for more information and to make reservations.

• Rates - $700/ 6-7 day hunt.

• License $180C, Export Fee $35C.

• You will be required to bring the equivalent of a 55 gal. drum of edible bait and a quart of scent.  You are required to assist in baiting.  

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• Quality scent can be purchased from Bear Scents LLC, Lake Mills, WI  http://bearscents.com 

New firearm regulations state that beginning January 1, 2001 all non-residents entering Canada with a firearm will need a firearms license to import firearms, borrow firearms and acquire ammunition.  If you enter Canada with a firearm you must complete the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Form in triplicate and pay a $25 fee.  

As of April 10, 2005, the fee for a Non-resident Firearm Declaration will be $25, compared to the previous $50.  At their discretion, Chief Firearms Officers may renew a Non-resident Firearm Declaration one or more times at no additional cost if the declaration has not yet expired.  If the declaration has expired, a new declaration is required.   

This form is available by calling 1-800-731-4000 and can be downloaded from the internet at http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/online-en_ligne/form-assistance/indiv_forms/909_e.asp

Questions can be sent to canadian.firearms@justice.gc.ca.   Or call International Falls/Fort Francis at 807-274-9780 to talk to a customs officer on duty.  

Complete the application before your border arrival and leave the signature block empty.  It must be signed in front of a customs officer.  You can also contact Echo Lake Lodge for further details on this new regulation.