Any recommendations for spring Black bear for hunter from New Zealand and his American son in law? Preferably allowing 2 bears each, possibly Cinnamon bears. Tree stand or spot and stalk.

Western Canada.

Idaho if one wants to stay in the states.

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Any recommendations for spring Black bear for hunter from New Zealand and his American son in law? Preferably allowing 2 bears each, possibly Cinnamon bears. Tree stand or spot and stalk.

Since you are in the Canada section, I would assume you want to hunt black bear in Canada. For a two bear limit you should look at British Columbia or Alberta. Alberta allows baiting in quite a few zones, but any zones with grizzlies do not allow baiting. British Columbia does not allow baiting for black bear province wide.

For a good chance at colored bears you should focus on the interior of BC or Alberta. The west coastal bears are predominantly black, with the exception of the Kermode bears, which are white, and the Glacier bears (bluish grizzled appearance) that are occasionally seen in the north coast next to Alaska. Both of those colour phase bears are protected. Occasionally brown or cinnamon bears are taken on the coast, mostly in areas where a large river drainage passes through from the interior, but chances are all you will see are black.

I have guided extensively for black bears in western Canada for about 45 years and am now retired. If you need any further info feel free to send me a PM.

Kevin Bracewell at" British Columbia trophy mtn Outfitters" Great outfitter, lots of color phase bears.

If you’re looking for a baited hunt in Alberta, Mike’s Outfitting without question. He has the best management and consistency with big bears. Check out his spring reports on bowsite.com. He takes both rifle and bow hunters and his yearly track record on big bears is unmatched.

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