Ben & Rosi Stourac

Canada

Our company was established in 2017 and operates in 1 territory.

Family owned and operated, we specialize in mountain hunting for high quality big game in a beautiful wilderness setting. Home to North America’s largest and healthiest herd of California Bighorn Sheep, we have run 100% success on our bighorn hunts since 2017. Harvesting conservatively and taking only minimal hunters each season, we aim to target only mature animals of each species, ensuring a sustainable harvest for years to come and the highest quality trophy class game for every hunter who comes with us. This area has excellent populations of Mountain Mule Deer, Canadian Moose, Black Bear, and all three cat species including Cougar, Lynx, and Bobcat. High trophy potential exists on all species in the area.

About this hunt

The average Black Bear in our area are between 6'5" and 7'2" squared, although bears up to 7.5ft are taken each year. Typical skull size is between 18-21 inches. Hide quality of both spring and fall bears is exceptional, with little to no rubbing most years. Black bear numbers are the highest recorded to date in British Columbia, and the population densities in Arcadia are no exception, allowing for excellent hunter success rates. We have a healthy number of black bear in the area, and color phase variations are quite common. A hunter can expect to see both the regular black color, as well as color phase bear (brown or blonde) while on their hunt with us. A hunter will have 100% opportunity on bears, and can realistically expect to harvest a bear in the 6' to 7.5' range.

Guided

Disabled friendly

(Easy trip)

Stalking

Bow Hunting

Rifle Hunting

Muzzleloader

Mountain Hunting

Hunting season:	May 1, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026
Best time for hunting:	May 1, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026

Success rate

100% opportunity on bears, although it depends how picky we get aiming to target only the largest boars we can find. Earlier season hunters will see fewer bears in general, but most all bears spotted will be mature boars out of their dens early. Later in the season bear numbers seen will be higher, but we will need to weed through more sows and cubs to find our target animal.

OTC Tag available

Where you will hunt

Territory

Our area is in the Rain Shadow of the Coast Mountains. From sage brush flats, to thick conifer forest, to towering glacial peaks, our area has it all. The mighty Fraser River runs on our Western boundary, and is a sight to behold in itself. Game densities are concentrated along the lower flats making accessibility quite good in general.

Fence type:	Not fenced
Territory size:	1384sq miles
Languages spoken by staff:	English, Spanish
Operating since:	2017 year

Structure by elevation

Plains: 20%, Hills: 10%, Mountains: 70%

Structure by landscape

Fields/Bush: 40%, Forest: 50%, Agricultural lands: 10%

Entertainment services

Sturgeon Fishing Locally provided by another party

Where you will stay

Camp

In 2021 we suffered a setback and had our old camp burn down in a wildfire. Since then, we have been working diligently every chance we get at building up a new basecamp in a beautiful new location. Our basecamp is comfortably able to accommodate up to 6 hunters at a time. Floors and half walls are insulated, all tents have lighting and power to charge phones, and the main cook tent has a comfortable dining and sitting area, complete with kitchen and attached shower room. Wifi is readily available as long as our generator is running. All tents have wood stoves as well as propane heaters as backup, and real memory foam mattresses. None of those cheap foamies typical in hunting camps. We have an additional insulated cabin that sleeps 2 with its own shower and heat source, and a separate trapping cabin situated 100kms to the north as well.

Electricity

Mobile network coverage

Internet

Fridge

Bathroom

Outdoor shower

How to get there

Navigation guidelines

Clients may fly into Kelowna, British Columbia for pickup. Or, if they desire to save money on the connecting flight to Kelowna and would like the freedom to drive themselves and leave as they wish after a successful hunt, they may rent a 4x4 vehicle in Vancouver and drive the Sea to Sky Highway themselves.

Nearest airport:	Kelowna or Vancouver
Distance from airport:	Roughly 350kms
Transfer from airport:	Yes
Transfer from railway:	No

Other information

Gun rental:	Yes
Vaccination required:	No

Terms

Price includes

Accommodation
Transport on territory (Via truck, ATV, etc included.)
Transfer from/to airport (Optional airports are Kelowna for pickup, or Vancouver and rent a vehicle to the hunting area.)
Hunting license ($180+tax included in the hunt package price.)
Guiding by PH (Hunts may be either 1x1 or booked as a 2x1 hunt.)
Field trophy preparation (We skin and freeze each animal harvested to be brought to the taxidermist after.)
Trophy measurement (We will rough measure each animal as desired.)
Breakfast (Warm breakfast in the lodge each day.)
Lunch (Bag lunches provided while hunting.)
Dinner (Warm dinners included each night after hunting.)
$180 hunting license
$180 black bear tag
$300 goabc wcf fee
5% GST tax

Price does NOT include

Gun rental
Ammunition
Beverages/soft drinks
Alcoholic drinks
Laundry
Housekeeping
Gratuities
$50 Wolf tag
$180 2nd bear tag

Cancellation

If a hunter must cancel their hunt, if given reasonable time beforehand, the outfitter will work with the client to reschedule their hunt dates. If it is within 3 months of the scheduled hunt, a suitable replacement may be found to take their place and pay the final deposit owing, otherwise, if no one can be found, the deposit may be forfeit.

Wounding

Our guides will work diligently to ensure we do not wound any game. In the event it happens, we will do our best to search for the given animal for up to 2 full days, if we deem the shot to be fatal. If the animal is not found and we believe it to be a fatal shot, the tag must be cut. The hunter may continue to hunt a second bear if they have a second tag to do so. Otherwise, we may consider the hunt done. If a shot is believed not to be fatal and simply grazed the animal or other, we will still search for a given amount of time, and thereafter will speak to the outfitter to decide the best course of action. In most cases if not fatal, we will resume hunting as per normal and do our best to find that same bear once again.

Payment

Deposit

50% based on trip price

Deposit deadline: 15 days after booking

Final payment

Paid 60 days before hunt

Payment notes

We require 50% down to book the hunt. We will remain flexible with our clients to ensure payment structure suits their needs, but the norm is 50% to hold the dates, and the remaining balance due April 1st before the hunting season begins.

US$ 6,993

Limited time offer

This price includes:

Daily rate for 6 days

1 hunter

Black bear

Other services: Hunting License, Hunting Tag x1 Black Bear, GOABC Conservation fee, and 5% GST tax on total hunt cost and tags and licensing.

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