North Saskatchewan Black Bear Hunt '26

Saskatchewan, Canada
Val & Vi Owners and Outfitters
Canada
Response rate: 95%
Response time: within a day

More about us

Our company was established in 2006 and operates in 1 territory.
We are located 210 miles northwest of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The Boreal Forest surrounding Dore Lake teems with a wide selection of birds and wildlife.The lodge facility is cozy, rustic and just the right size for personalized service.

About this hunt

Due to our remote territory, the minimal human presence, and the absence of hunting pressure (25 tags per year over 240,000 acres , with max. clients between 15-18 per year), the Black Bear population is healthier than many other places. The chances of getting a Black Bear over a 5 day hunt are excellent. It is very likely to get a color phase bear (black, blond, chocolate and cinnamon with white blaze spots on their chests). During the bear season, each hunter will have the opportunity to do some fishing after he harvests his trophy. The lodge is on the lake front; providing great spring fishing (mainly northern pike and walleye) even from the docks. Gear to bring: — Gun and /or bow, ammunition, no hand guns please — Fishing rod (we have spares) — Bug spray, net (if preferred or Thermacell) — Own safety belt if preferred — Rubber boots, rain gear — Rifle hunters must wear red, blaze, yellow or white, or any combination of these colors, must have red or blaze hut, — Black powder and bow hunters may wear full camo — Mid afternoons can reach 30°C, cooling possibly to 0°C at night. Layers are best, so you are ready for any weather — Camera and binoculars
Guided
(Easy trip)
Baiting
Hunting From a Blind
Bow Hunting
Rifle Hunting
Hunting season: May 11, 2026 - Jun 8, 2026
OTC Tag available

Where you will hunt

Territory

Saskatoon - Big River is 2:30hrs and from Big River to the Lodge is 1:30 hrs.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: 2000 acres
Operating since: 2006 year

Structure by elevation

Plains: 40%, Hills: 40%, Mountains: 20%

Structure by landscape

Fields/Bush: 40%, Forest: 40%, Agricultural lands: 20%

Entertainment services

Fishing

Where you will stay

The Lodge

For the comfort of your trip, you will be staying in newly build lake front 4200 sq.f. 2 story main lodge. large open concept main floor living room and dining room 6 bedrooms 3 bathrooms stair lift sattelite TV
Bathroom
Electricity
Quad biking
TV
Internet

How to get there

Navigation guidelines

From Saskatoon From Saskatoon take hwy 12 north for about 75 km to Blane Lake. Make a right turn at stop sign onto hwy 40 and drive for about 60 km to Shellbrook. Make a left turn before ESSO gas station and drive for 5 km north. Make a left turn onto hwy 55 and drive 85 km to Big River. Fill up fuel at the Co-op or Esso gas stations. Take the gravel road between the gas stations going north-east. Make a left turn at the first stop sign, drive about 10 km and turn left again onto road 922 merging with 916 East and with 917 further north. Keep on driving straight north towards Smoothstone Lake. 10 km past Smoothstone Lake Lodge you'll see our sign and a gated road on your left. Drive for 2.5 km on that road. Please call if you need more instructions and call 306-683-9559 or Vi at 306-260-3982 before you lose cell phone reception.
Nearest airport: Saskatoon International Airport
Distance from airport: 210 miles
Transfer from airport: No
Transfer from railway: No

Other information

Gun rental: No
Vaccination required: No

Terms

Price includes

  • Accommodation
  • Transport on territory
  • Guiding by PH
  • Field trophy preparation
  • Trophy measurement
  • Hunting license
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Beverages/soft drinks
  • All bedding, linens and towels are supplied
  • Meals, snacks, soft beverages
  • Enclosed and open baited stands
  • Game care ( caped, boxed for shipping)
  • Radios for communication with your guide
  • Boat, fuel, angling supplies

Price does NOT include

  • Transfer from/to airport
  • Insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel accommodations before and after hunt
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gun rental and Ammunition
  • $800.00 USD for Bear tag, allocation, habitat, angling license, taxes

Cancellation

Non-refundable.

Wounding

In case of wounded animal, will continue hunting for the same animal from the same location

Payment

Deposit

C$500
Deposit deadline: 5 days after booking

Final payment

Paid 30 days before hunt
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Credit card
CA$4,789
*This is an approximate price in the selected currency. Actual price of the trip is US$ 3,500

This price includes:

Daily rate for 5 days
1 hunter
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