June, 2024 New Brunswick, Canada Father/Son Guided Spring Bear Hunt

Upon arrival to camp in the pristine and vast wilderness of New Brunswick, Canada, my son Joshua and I had the pleasure of meeting Marco Vachon, our guide and co-owner of a new outfit named Pourvoirie Half Moon Outfitters. Didn't take us long to realize his passion for hunting and his knowledge of bear is second to none! As for the hunt, the rut was in full swing and let me tell you, Marco put us on numerous bears most days. On my 2nd evening on stand, I had so many bears, I lost count, as they started running, weaving and circling around my stand from every direction, with more lurking in the shadows, only to blow their cover while growling or chasing another passing bear! I was content to just watch the show, however, they left me pinned in my stand at the end of the evening, having to wait for Marco to get me out. If he only knew what I was seeing from above...I was bettin' on the bears! LOL!! On the 4th evening, Josh and I barely made it into our stands (14 miles apart) at 4:30 before we had bears in front of us. Josh, who was dying with anticipation, made a perfect shot with his bow and watched his bruin expire within 12 yards of his stand. His 1st archery bear! I also arrowed a big boar. However, recovering it after finding a bloody arrow with no blood trail required Marco's expertise and keen eye in the thick brush to find it. This was also my 1st archery kill and potential P&Y bear with a green skull score of 18 7/16" and weight of 304#. I'd like to give a big shout out to Marco, Mario and Phil for all their help and generosity this past week! These guys went the extra miles, literally, transporting us to/from the airport, recovering and delivering our lost luggage, cooking us delicious meals and reviewing hundreds of pics with us each day to give us the best chance at a trophy bear. We'll have fond memories of our new friends north of the border and the fun and excitement we shared. Thanks Pourvoirie Half Moon Outfitters, you rock!

Black flies and mosquitoes. Highly recommend a ThermoCell and bug suit.

Comme toujours le n-b es riche en gibier . Un endroit a decouvrir !

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Excellent hunting experience

I traveled from Belgium to hunt with Half Moon Outfitters last spring, and the experience exceeded all my expectations. On my very first sit, I harvested a mature boar with my crossbow—a moment I’ll never forget! The team’s dedication, expertise, and well-prepared bait sites made all the difference. I’m already looking forward to returning next season!....

An Exceptional Hunt with Half Moon Outfitter! I’m from Quebec and hunt black bear every year in my province. But I have to say that my stay with Half Moon Outfitter completely exceeded all my expectations! I’ve never seen so many bears in such a short time. From the very first evening, I was impressed by the quality of the hunting sites and the hard work of the guides. Everything is well-organized and designed to give us the best possible experience. I had the chance to see several bears every day and harvested a beautiful one on the first evening. The camp experience was just as impressive: a welcoming team, delicious meals, and a friendly atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer. This kind of trip is exactly what every hunter hopes for. Thank you to the entire Half Moon Outfitter team for this amazing adventure. If you’re looking for a high-quality hunt, this is the place to be. As for me, I’ll definitely be back! – René Marcoux