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British Columbia Spring Black Bear Hunt

Spring Black Bear Hunts with Peasley Hunts

Location: British Columbia

Season: Spring (May 1 - June 20)

Target Species: Black Bear

Primary Hunting Method: Hound-assisted fair chase

Secondary Method: Spot-and-stalk (conditions dependent)

Trip Length: 5-day minimum

Spring Black Bear Hunting with Proven Hounds

Spring black bear hunts with Peasley Hunts focus heavily on hound-assisted hunting, offering a high-participation, traditional predator experience during peak spring conditions in British Columbia. As bears emerge from winter dens and begin feeding aggressively, snowlines and soft ground create ideal tracking conditions for running bears with trained hounds.

While hound hunting is the primary method, spot-and-stalk opportunities may also be used when visibility, green-up, and bear behavior allow. Guides choose the most effective approach each day based on conditions, hunter ability, and ethical shot opportunities.

How the Hunt Works

Each day is planned around current bear movement and track availability.
Early mornings are spent scouting roads, trails, and travel corridors
When a quality track is identified, hound dogs are released
Dogs trail, pressure, and tree the bear
Hunters and guides stay with the chase
Once treed, guides position hunters for a safe, ethical shot

If conditions favor glassing, spot-and-stalk hunts may be incorporated to capitalize on visible bears feeding in spring terrain.

What’s Included

Fully guided spring black bear hunt
Use of experienced bear hounds
Professional dog handling and tracking
Daily field transportation during the hunt
Trophy recovery and field care assistance
Ethical, fair-chase hunting standards

Licenses, tags, accommodations, meals, travel to camp, and gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated.

Pricing

Spring black bear hunts are priced on a daily rate basis with a 5-day minimum hunt requirement.

Pricing is not advertised
Rates vary based on timing, conditions, and hunt structure
Please contact Peasley Hunts directly to discuss current rates and availability

Why Hunt Spring Black Bear with Peasley Hunts?

Heavy emphasis on proven hound dogs
Ability to adapt between hound hunting and spot-and-stalk
Selective harvest of mature bears
Low-pressure hunting areas in prime BC habitat
Ethical decision-making throughout the hunt

Booking Notes

Spring hunts are weather and snow dependent
Limited availability each season
Hunters should be prepared for variable spring conditions and active days

Target species

Black Bear

Amenities

Bluetooth music

Guided

Air conditioning

Keep the meat

GPS

Toilet

Private experience

Mud room

Wifi

Kid friendly

Corporate trips

Trip includes

Animal cleaning

Lodging

Snacks

Meals

Ice

BYOB

Fuel costs

Water Bottles

Airport pickup

Gun rentals

Ammo

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Guided Predator Hunts with Hounds in British Columbia

Guided Predator Hunts with Peasley Hunts

Location: British Columbia

Season: November 20 – January 20

Target Species: Cougar (Mountain Lion), Lynx, Bobcat, Wolf, Coyote

Hunting Method: Hound-assisted fair chase

Trip Length: 5-day minimum (daily rate)

Traditional Predator Hunting Done Right

Experience classic winter predator hunting in British Columbia with Peasley Hunts. These fully guided hunts are built around experienced hounds, ethical decision-making, and active participation from start to finish. Snow conditions during late fall and winter allow guides to identify quality tracks, make informed calls, and run predators the way it’s been done for generations.

This is not a stand-around hunt. You’ll be involved in every phase — cutting tracks, staying with the dogs during the chase, and executing a safe, ethical harvest once the animal is treed.

How the Hunt Works

Each day starts early, typically between 5:30–6:00 AM, as guides scout roads, trails, and travel corridors for fresh tracks.

Hounds are transported by truck until a track is located
Once a quality track is confirmed, dogs are released
Hounds follow scent, pressure the animal, and tree it
Hunters and guides pursue the chase together
When treed, guides position hunters for a controlled, ethical shot
Multiple strains of hound dogs are used depending on species, track conditions, and terrain.

What’s Included

Fully guided predator hunt
Experienced hounds and professional dog handling
Daily field transportation during the hunt
Track evaluation and species identification
Trophy recovery and field care assistance
Ethical, fair-chase hunting practices
Licenses, tags, travel to camp, accommodations, and gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated.

Pricing

Daily Rate:

All predator hunts are priced on a daily rate with a 5-day minimum hunt requirement.
Daily rates vary by species and conditions — please reach out directly to discuss current rates and availability.

Trophy / Harvest Fees

Harvest fees are only charged upon successful harvest and are separate from the daily rate.

Cougar (Mountain Lion): $13,000 harvest fee
Wolf: $5,000 harvest fee
Coyote: $500 harvest fee

Bobcat & Lynx:

If booked on a bobcat hunt and only a bobcat is harvested, no additional harvest fee applies beyond the daily rate.
If booked on a lynx hunt and only a lynx is harvested, no additional harvest fee applies beyond the daily rate.

Cross-Species Opportunity:

It is common for hunters booked on a lynx hunt to encounter a cougar. If a cougar is harvested during a lynx hunt, the $13,000 cougar harvest fee applies.

Why Hunt Predators with Peasley Hunts?

Proven hounds trained specifically for winter predator hunting
Deep knowledge of BC terrain and animal movement
Ethical harvest standards and mature-animal focus
Hands-on, authentic hound hunting experience
Remote, low-pressure country with consistent snow conditions