Black Bear Hunts Bear Hunting Bear Hunt in Wawa, Ontario

Rick Dickson's Black Bear Hunts, Wawa, Ontario

    2008 Fall Bear Hunt Starts - August 15, 2008 

Hello From the North Country;

Thank you for your support and interest in my bear Hunting Program. The pleasant fall surroundings are replaced by cold Arctic air and blizzards, Habitants, human and animal alike have heeded the signals and have prepared for winter. This allows us an opportunity to reflect upon the past year and plan for the upcoming Bear Season.

The 2007 Bear Hunt was awesome. The individual hunter success rate was 93% with many trophies in the 300 - 400 pound category. The largest bear weighed 525 lb. taken by archer Tad Ralston from Battlecreek MI.

The hunter success rate is based on individual hunter success and does not include sightings.

Wawa has a problem - too many bears.

2007 Bear Hunt Photos

Don Wilson, Jim Meyers, Kelvin Armstrong, Danville, OH, Mary Beth Toupin  Bttlecreek, MI & Bob Parkey Indian River, MI	Ed Reedy, Washington, MI  - 18"+
MaryBeth Toupin, Battlecreek, MI - Rookie of the Year	The Bismack Boys - Pat, Mark & Tom & Mathew Lada with Pukakwa Trophy
John Tucker - Fair Haven, MI	Scott and Ryan Raymond, Blanchard & Shepard, MI with Rick
Sue Lesiou - Battlecreek, MI - 20" P&Y Trophy	Tad Ralston, Battlecreek MI, 526# Bruiser
Rick Gilman, Jenison, MI. Doug Round, Wyoming, MI, Dan Hensley, Chapmanville, WV and Ray Burrows, Newaygo, MI - all 250# plus taken first day	Tom Halbach, New Holstein WI., Dean Gosse, Kiel WI. and Dennis Halbach, Malone WI, with some evening trophies
Jason Samkowiak - PrudenVille, MI	Mike Lesiou

2008 Bear Hunt

The Season for the 2008 bear hunt opens on Friday, August 15th.  I will be taking hunters until September 15th. The August 15th opening is very important as it allows us to "duck" under the berry crop, in particular the Mountain Ash and hazelnuts. These berries become a source of food for the bear early in September.

As with any big game hunt, weather is an important factor to the overall success. The blackflies are usually finished by Sept 1st. I am looking forward to another successful hunt this fall.

RATES FOR THE 2008 Bear Hunt

(U.S. FUNDS)

Regular Bear Hunt......................................................................$1100.00

Pukaskwa & White Lake Hunts..................................................$1200.00

Payment & Reservation Policy

A $300.00 deposit is require to reserve a bear hunt.  Personal cheques are accepted for deposits. Final payment must be made in the form of a certified cheque, money order or cash to Rick Dickson's Ontario Black Bear Hunts.  A 5% Federal Tax will apply to all hunts.  License is extra.

Regular Bear Hunt

The hunter arrives with his tent or camper and camps at one of our remote campsites.  Most of the hunters "roughing it" are within minutes of their baits and it eliminates the longer drive to and from your bait set-ups.

There are excellent housekeeping cabins also available within my baiting area. The hunter brings only his personal belongings and food.  The approximate cost per cabin for 4 people is $400.00/week.  I will arrange to rent a cabin for you upon your request. 

The "WHITE LAKE OUTPOST" hunt is strictly a water hunt, with the only mode of transportation to the camp and the baits being by boat and motor.  The White Lake Outpost is a 2 bedroom, 28' x 26' log cabin situated on a sand beach, 5 miles from the boat launching area.  Fully furnished and equipped with propane stove, fridge, freezer and lights, this cabin provides an excellent base for a unique bear hunting, and fishing experience.  The camp will accommodated 6 persons. 

Numerous baits are strategically located along the 115 miles of shoreline of White Lake.  The water of White Lake is noted throughout the north as premiere walleye and northern pike fisheries. 

You will be required to bring your personal belongings and supply your own boat, motor and gas.  White Lake is a large body of water covering an area of 14,000 acres, so your boat should be at least a deep 14' boat.  The first hunt will begin on Saturday, August 19th and will run from Saturday to Saturday. 

The "PUKASKWA OUTPOST CAMP"  is an 18' x 22' log cabin, equipped with propane lights, fridge & stove.  The camp will comfortably accommodate four (4 - minimum) persons. As the "Pukaskwa Outpost Camp" is located in very rugged country, you will require a four wheel drive vehicle & all terrain vehicles. 

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General Information 

ALL ABOUT US

Rick & Darleen were born and raised in Northern Ontario.  Rick's father worked in the lumber camps, with fishing and trapping a way of life.  His sons carried on the family tradition.  Rick also worked in the lumber camps until he attended university and graduated from the Forestry Program.  In 1978 Rick started his first string of bear baits.

LOCATION

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

BAITING AREA

Rick's Bear Management Area is in excess of one million acres 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.

UPON ARRIVAL

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

THE 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.  Approximately 2/3 of the baits also have "cookie boxes". The cookie box is a 1' x 2' metal fabricated container (1/8" steel plate) 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.  I am the only outfitter to use this innovative baiting technique. 

TREE STANDS

80% of my baits have large permanent tree stands.  I do recommend that each hunter bring a portable. It is mandatory for all clients hunting from tree stands to provide & wear a safety harness.

WHAT TO BRING

* Normal fall deer hunting clothing & equipment

* Tree stands, folding stool, hatchet or folding saw, sterno or single burner stove for grease burn, trail timers, rope, rubber gloves, compass, rain gear, rubber boots, head nets & duck tape, etc.

* hunter orange requirement (hat & vest)

POSTAGE

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 18 years of age & produce proof of previous hunting experience. The best proof is an old hunting licence from any state or country. 

Licences (Canadian Funds)

Bear - $186.54

Export Permit $35.00 (required after harvest only)

Small Game - $93.27

Fishing Licences (Canadian Funds)

Seasonal  $65.77  Conservation   $40.26

8-Day       $42.22  Conservation  $24.55

CANADIAN GUN LAWS

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)

Internet; www.cfc-ccaf.gc.ca

email: canadian.firearms@justice.x400.gc.ca

CUSTOMS

When entering Canada, you must show proof of citizenship. You are allowed to bring bow 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.

FORM 33

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

LOCKER SERVICE

Free locker service is available. We skin your bear, free of charge.

OUR CLIENTS

All hunters are welcome to hunt with me.  I have areas set-up for bow-hunters, rifle hunters and those wishing to hunt with muzzle loaders. I 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. 

A.T.V. REQUIREMENTS

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 numbered highways.

THE BEAR FACTS

- 290 different baits are maintained

- exclusive hunting rights to 3000 sq. km. of land

- in excess of 40 tons of bait was utilized during the 2007 hunt

- 20,000 miles were traveled in Rick's vehicles during the hunt

- average weight of black bear in Ontario is 140 lbs

- cubs are born during late January while the mother is still in hibernation

- Rick has "Bear Outfitted" for 31 years

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