Trophy Spring Bear Hunt

7 foot 8 inch blonde bear
1996 - O. Smith - Nashville

P. Stewart - Madison, TN     
      7 foot 7 inch Black
            Bow - 1998

7 foot 6 inch Black - 1997 C. Lawley  - Birmingham

  • Outfitter Harvey McNalley has had 14 years experience in the outfitting business and over 20 years in bear baiting.

  • Our Fly-in camp is located in the Municipality of Wood Buffalo, N.E. of Fort McMurray, accessible by float-plane.

  • We also operate 3 tent camps in order to spread out the hunt and continue taking large mature bears.

  • Our success rate on color phased bears (blonde/cinnamon) is about 30%.

  • Our season runs from mid May - June 15

  • We accommodate Bow, Rifle and Muzzleloader.

  • Timberwolf and fishing are also included in this hunt.

  • This is a true wilderness experience where a wide range of wildlife such as eagles, loons, moose, wolf, Canadian geese, otters, etc. abound.

  • With a daily 20 hours of daylight, there's also plenty of time to fish and relax.

1999 Harvest Stats.
19 Hunters - 24 bears = 125% success rate
100% opportunity - 124 bear sitings
10 bears squared 7 foot to 8 foot 1 inch
First 8' bear, skull size (green) was 21.5"
2000 Harvest Stats.
27 Hunters - 35 bears = 125% success rate
100% opportunity - over 150 bear sitings
17 bears squared 7 foot to 8 foot

What's included:
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  • Hearty home cooked meals while in camp

  • Float plane to/from Fort McMurray to camp

  • Skinning & trophy care

  • Boats & motors, lifejackets, gasoline

  • 8 hunters and 4 guides in camp per 6 day trip

  • Hot showers at McNalley Lake Base camp

  • Bear baits and tree stands

  • Transportation to/from baits on ATVs and boats

What's not included:
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  • License fee (approx. $175.00 USD)

  • 7% GST tax (non-residents can apply  for 50% refund)

  • Alcoholic and soft drink beverages

  • Transportation to Fort McMurray (YMM)

  • Sleeping bag, pillow case, towel, insect spray, sunscreen

  • Tree stand safety belt, fishing rods and tackle

  • Over night accommodation & meals in Fort McMurray

Carol Bates

6 Foot 5 inches
Lobeville, TN

Bow - 1998

Cost: $3200.00 USD per  person - $250.00 USD to hunt 2nd bear - $500.00 USD trophy       
                fee upon harvest of 2nd bear - $250.00 wound fee

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