Spring and fall 2023 ontario BLACK BEAR Hunts

Wawa is located 140 miles North of Sault Ste. Marie, MI.  Follow Hwy. 17 N from Sault Ste. Marie.

Dickson’s Bear Management Area is in excess of 3,000 km2 and is one of the largest in Ontario, surrounded by 3 Provincial Parks, 1 Federal Park and the largest Crown Game Preserve in North America, the Chapleau Crown Game Preserve.

You will be met in Wawa by Terry or one of his guides & brought to your cabin or remote campsite. A trip planning review will be conducted. Terry or one of his guides will then show you your baits.

Each hunter is guaranteed working baits. We provide extra baits/party.  The bait consists of butcher scraps, bakery goods and grease. The butcher scraps are placed in a large metal drum securely anchored to the ground. The only animal in the woods capable of “tipping” the drum is a bear. Most of the baits also have “cookie boxes”, a metal fabricated container with a capacity for 15  gal. of cookies. The “cookie box” is securely fastened to a tree. The container is weather and rodent proof. When the bear is finished eating, the lid will automatically close. We are the only outfitter to use this innovative baiting technique. 

Tree Stands 80% of my baits have large permanent tree stands. We do recommend that each hunter bring a portable. It is mandatory for all clients hunting from tree stands to provide & wear a safety harness.  Self climbers are not recommended.

Normal fall deer hunting clothes & equipment-Tree stands, folding stool, hatchet or folding saw, sterno or single burner stove for grease burn, trail cameras or timers, rope, rubber gloves, compass, rain gear, rubber boots, head nets & duck tape, etc.-Hunter orange requirement (hat & vest).

Free locker service is available. 

The Form 33 is a permit required by all clients to confirm that a client is hunting with a registered Bear Outfitter.  We provide all clients with a Form 33.

We have areas set-up for bow-hunters, rifle hunters and those wishing to hunt with muzzle loaders.  We believe that so long as an Outfitter recognizes the requirements for each group of sportsmen and the needs for an individual hunter, he will be able to successfully accommodate all groups of sportsmen.

To legally operate an A.T.V. in Ontario, the driver must have liability  insurance, an R.V. sticker and wear a helmet.  A.T.V.’s are not permitted on some numbered highways.

It costs more to mail a letter to Canada than within the U.S.A.  

To acquire a hunting licence in Ontario, you must be 16 years of age & produce proof of previous hunting experience. The best proof is an old hunting licence from the state you reside in.

https://www.ontario.ca/page/hunting-licence-non-residents-ontario

ONTARIO HUNTING REGULATIONS

https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-hunting-regulations-summary

Licences (Canadian Funds) - Subject to Change and Tax 

Outdoors Card:  $8.57

Bear -  $235.81

Export Permit - $35.00 (required after harvest only)

Small Game -  $119.02 

Spring Bear: May 1st - June 15th  Fall Bear: August 15th – October 31st

ONTARIO FISHING REGULATIONS

https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary 

Fishing Licences (Canadian Funds) - Subject to Change and Tax

https://www.huntandfishontario.com/Home/LicenceFees

Outdoors Card:  $8.57

Sport: Conservation:
$83.19   $52.71    Seasonal
$54.38 $31.52   8-day

All clients entering Canada must now register their rifles at Canadian Customs. The fee is $25.00 per weapon (Can. Funds). 

For more information on the Registration of Firearms, contact: 

Canadian Firearms Centre 

Phone:  1-800-731-4000 (open 8:30 am to 8:30 pm EST) 

E-Mail:  canadian.firearms@justice.x400.gc.ca

NON-RESIDENT FIREARMS DECLARATION  RCMP 5589 / CAFC 909  

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/wam/media/2347/original/d369a605ac3363b569af5ea5dc40c88d.pdf

Filling out the form before you cross will save you time at the border.  DO NOT SIGN IT as you must sign it in front of the CBSA officer at the border crossing. It is only valid for the person that signs it and for only the listed firearms.  It does have an expiry date.

https://recordsfinder.com/driving/usborder/process/inspection/restricted-prohibited-items/firearms/

When entering Canada, you must have a passport. You are allowed to bring in bows and rifles, but no handguns or fully automatic rifles. A clip is restricted to 5 rounds. You may also bring 200 rounds of ammunition, 40 oz. of alcohol or 24 cans of beer, 1 carton of cigarettes and 50 cigars; duty free.  

DUTY FREE AND PERSONAL EXEMPTION

https://www.ezbordercrossing.com/the-inspection-experience/clearing-customs/what-will-it-cost/

How much can I bring back to the U.S. duty-free?https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/246/~/duty--free-exemption

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Please check current regulations for entry during Covid-19 Pandemic, as changes may occur.

https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2021/08/what-you-should-know-before-entering-canada-for-hunting-season.html

Sault Ste. Marie …140 miles

Mackinaw Bridge …195 miles

Mt. Pleasant …350 miles

Grand Rapids …437 miles

Saginaw …397 miles

Detroit …491 miles

Green Bay …426 miles

Chicago …607 miles