2025 Fall Black Bear Hunt
Package price
Package price
with Black bear included
James - Owner/Operator
Canada
Response rate: 83%
Response time: within a day
More about us
Our company was established in 2018 and operates in 1 territory.
- Owned and operated by James. James was born and raised in the Annapolis Valley and has spent most of his life hunting, fishing and camping in the backwoods of the Valley. James's first memories of hunting were outings with his father and uncles, running hounds for bunnies well before he was ever old enough to fire a gun. As years passed he progressed from small game to whitetail deer and bear. Most of those years hunting were always with a rifle or shotgun but in most recent years James has taken great interest in learning and honing his skills with the art of bow hunting.
- James also has extensive background in Hospitality, Hotel, Restaurant and Retail management so he knows how to cater to clients needs. No matter what package or service you book with us, rest assured, James is going to make your stay in Nova Scotia one you'll remember and want to repeat!
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About this hunt
All packages are USD funds and are 5 Day Fully guided hunt at guaranteed active bait sites Nova Scotia's Black Bear season runs from the second Monday in September to the first Saturday in December. Even though the season runs for 12 weeks, Annapolis Valley Outfitters is only offering a booking for 1 week, in the first 3 weeks for the 2023 Fall Season. That's right, this year we are changing things up a bit and we are only accepting 1 group of hunters (up to 4) for 1 week. This will focus our time on targeting great quality bears from our 12+ bait sites, narrow them down and give our clients the best backcountry hunting experience Nova Scotia can provide. "All In" Package #1 $2200 USD per person 6 Night / 5 Day Fully guided hunt at guaranteed active bait sites (Sunday night to Saturday noon) Accommodations and Meals Guest Chef arrival supper. This will be an experience you will not forget! We hand pick a local Chef to prepare a 4 course "Wild Inspired" menu that will leave you talking about it for years to come! Check out the photo gallery from past clients and Chefs. Licence and Non-Resident Tag Game retrieval, photos and caping **Add On** Half Day Pheasant Preserve hunt with trained dogs. Ask for pricing. "Bear Bones" Package #2 $1800 USD per person 6 Night / 5 Day Fully guided hunt at guaranteed active bait sites (Sunday night to Saturday noon) Accommodations and Camp Kitchen Licence and Non-Resident Tag Game retrieval, photos and caping ***Add on*** for an extra $80usd per person we can provide a Guest Chef arrival supper. (see package #1 for details) **Add On** Half Day Pheasant Preserve hunt with trained dogs . Ask for pricing.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Rifle Hunting
Bow Hunting
Hunting season: 11 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2025
Success rate
Opening year of 2019 was 100% 2020 was 75% Resident Hunters only due to pandemic 2021 was 85% Resident Hunters only due to pandemic
OTC Tag available
Where you will hunt
Territory
The Annapolis Valley is known for diverse cultural opportunities, rich agricultural land, award winning vineyards, microbreweries, plentiful wildlife, and beautiful natural vistas. Smack in the middle of this geographically huge gem is where we are located. We hunt mostly all public land but we also have access to a few private land locations that may also be used.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: 1000 square km's
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 2018 year
Structure by elevation
Plains: 40%
Hills: 40%
Mountains: 20%
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 40%
Forest: 40%
Agricultural lands: 20%
Entertainment services
Fishing Canoeing, Kayaking
Where you will stay
Camp
Your stay will be a brand new Wall Tent in the heart of AVO's hunting territory. It will have everything you need to cook, clean and relax after a day of hunting. Will also have a wood stove to keep to the chill off on those fall evenings and mornings.
Facilities: Bathroom Outdoor shower Mobile network coverage Solar power
How to get there
We are a 1.5hr drive from the Halifax Stanfield International Airport, airport shuttle service provided to/from accommodations for Full Service and European Plans. Accommodations will be taken care of by us and will be confirmed by email, cottage or hotel upon booking deposit) Airport transfer shuttle to/from accommodations
Nearest airport: Halifax
Distance from airport: 1.5 hour
Transfer from airport: Yes
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
Cancellation
- All packages will require a 50% deposit at the time of booking and remainder due 30 days prior to arrival. Deposits may be transferred to another person for the same booking but cannot be returned.
- ***Due to the ongoing pandemic, if a hunter is unable to travel due to travel restrictions, the deposit may be carried over to the following year***
Price DOES NOT include
- Ammunition
- Laundry
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Gun rental
- Gun permits
- Insurance
- Transfer from/to airport
Wounding
- All efforts will be made to retrieve a wounded animal, a wounded animal is considered a harvested animal
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Hunting license
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
Price DOES NOT include
- Ammunition
- Laundry
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Gun rental
- Gun permits
- Insurance
- Transfer from/to airport
Cancellation
- All packages will require a 50% deposit at the time of booking and remainder due 30 days prior to arrival. Deposits may be transferred to another person for the same booking but cannot be returned.
- ***Due to the ongoing pandemic, if a hunter is unable to travel due to travel restrictions, the deposit may be carried over to the following year***
Wounding
- All efforts will be made to retrieve a wounded animal, a wounded animal is considered a harvested animal
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (2)
First time but won’t be my last
Really loved the whole experience, this was my first time with an outfitter and really didn’t know what to expect. The price was great so didn’t really know how great it would be. Well it was better then I could’ve imagined. When we first met James you could tell he was just as anxious as we were to get to camp and start our hunt which was awesome. I was in awe with how beautiful the country was and how much work was done to get it where it is. James worked his butt off and it showed. The accommodations were great and we really had a great time together. Was lucky enough to harvest my first black bear and would highly recommend this outfitter to all. It is still hunting so nothing is definite but James made it seem like it was. Thanks bud!
The only thing I didn’t like was hurricane Dorian hitting the second day we got there but James helped us out to make sure we would be safe. But was still a pretty crazy experience.
Hunting in Nova Scotia with AVO Outfitters was one of the best hunting experiences of my life. Even when we got hit with a hurricane our guide, James made use feel safe, kept us feed, and overall cared for my friend and I like we were part of his family. To anyone looking for a hunting outfitter in Nova Scotia, know that James with AVO will go above and beyond to make sure you that your experience is a once in a lifetime experience.
Amazing value for the money. Started as hunter and guide, left as life long friends!
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