BEARS

Alberta supports a healthy and well-managed population of black bears, offering excellent hunting opportunities each spring and fall. Great White consistently harvests mature, high-quality bears, with a strong chance of encountering color-phase animals. Cinnamon, chocolate, and blonde bears are regularly taken within our hunting area.

Our zone is located in Alberta’s boreal forest, an expansive region of mixed and old-growth forest that stretches across much of the province and beyond. The southern boundary of our zone borders a large military reserve—approximately 12,000 square kilometers—where hunting is restricted. This creates a natural refuge, allowing bears to move freely into our hunt area throughout the season.

Our lodge is situated on Winefred Lake, which also offers outstanding northern pike and walleye fishing. Additional lodge information can be found at winefredlakelodge.ca.

Black bear hunting with Great White is an action-filled yet low-pressure experience. It is well suited for serious trophy hunters, as well as families or first-time bear hunters looking for an enjoyable hunt combined with quality fishing and comfortable lodge accommodations.

Transportation to and from Fort McMurray, Alberta to our lodge.

One black bear tag, along with wolf/coyote and fishing licenses ($500).

Opportunity to harvest a second bear:

Additional $2,000 to hunt a second bear

Total cost upon harvest: $3,500

Wolf trophy fee: $3,500

Coyote trophy fee: $1,500

Fishing included after May 15 (season opening and weather permitting).

All meals, lodging, and professional guides during your stay.

Field dressing of your trophy and preparation for travel.

INCLUDED IN YOUR BEAR HUNT

FALL $7,000:

September / October (6 Day Hunts)

SPRING $7,000:

May 19 - 26, 2025

May 26 - June 2, 2025

June 2 - June 9, 2025

June 9 - June 16, 2025

NOT INCLUDED TAGS AND LICENSES

RATES & DATES

Typically our hunters are 100% successful.

Hunts run from mid May to mid June as well as late September to mid October. They are typically six days in duration (Monday-Saturday).

We harvest 30% color phase bears on average.

Bears are hunted over feeding areas from tree stands, platform stands or ground blinds. You will see several bears while on your hunt.

Average shot distance is 20 – 40 yards.

Archery or rifle hunts can be accommodated.

Average trophy size is 6 – 6.5′ square (225-325 lbs). We take several bears over 7′ square (350-500lbs) each season.

There is excellent fishing in the area for northern pike, walleye, perch and whitefish. We supply all tackle, rods and reels.

Hunters need to arrive in Fort McMurray(YMM) and be ready for pick up Sunday mid day. Hunters must plan to depart the following Sunday mid day, a hotel in Fort McMurray will be required if your flight leaves Sunday morning.

A .25 caliber rifle or larger is required.

We are happy to supply you with a rifle for your hunt.

Non-hunters are welcome to accompany you in camp ($2,500). Non-hunters with fishing ($4,500.00).