Located on vancouver islands rugged northwest coast and encompassing more than 3500 square miles, our island hunting concession is both the largest and the most remote in this region of the province. The two best times to hunt are in september during the archery season or with a rifle in november. They are found in the high alpine meadows down to the forest clear cuts and beaches. The regulations synopsis is a guide to hunting and trapping in b. Covert outfitting is licensed to guide and outfit in the peace river valley of british columbia. Early season hunts are conducted on the ocean beaches and estuaries, and low elevation mountain slopes. I had just settled on barnacles claimed her when we plunged toward the beach and touched down a minute later. Vancouver island outfitters have done a great job putting our coastal bears in the spotlight. Canada big game hunts, british columbia hunting guides outfitters vancouver island. While planning your hunting expedition please see b. Province seeks feedback on purposed hunting regulations for 2020.
Welcome to fraser river outfitters vancouver island hunting concession. Mature bulls will weigh in excess of 1,000 pounds and typically sport dark, heavy horned, palmated antlers. Hunt coastal black bear on vancouver island with one of the islands veteran guide outfitters. Vancouver island spring black bear hunting bc hunting blog. British columbia s bear population is incredibly strong.
Check out our game chart below to decide when to plan your trophy hunt for. Hunt with vancouver island guide outfitters for coastal black bear, roosevelt elk, and columbian blacktail deer. We also hunt these deer in local farmland pastures. Ursus americanus vancouveri, vancouver islands cave bear, inhabit the island in great numbers. British columbias bountiful blue grouse hunting season. An adventure so great that it belongs on your bucket list. Since the mid 1800s, the worlds hunting fraternity has known that bc was home to some of the worlds most magnificent big game populations. Fraser river outfitters, vancouver island bc hunting trips. Hunting big game the victoria fish and game protective.
Virtually the entire island is covered in dense forests. It was enough for me to head to vancouver and hop on a sevenseater to tofino on the western edge of the island. This outfitter offers spring and fall hunts from a 4,500 sq mile hunting concession. For over 30 years vancouver island has been the destination for black bear hunters. Ive lived on the west coast for a while now, and until recently had a very specific idea of what going crabbing means. In national wildlife areas, the possession of lead shot is prohibited for all types of hunting, including the hunting of migratory birds and upland game birds. Keep an eye out for more species and how to hunt them here on the hunting blog. Access here is difficult, so the hunt takes place from specially built boats, or with the help of gravel roads, which are. The columbian blacktailed deer odocoileus hemionug columbianus is one of three closely related subspecies of deer in british columbia most closely resembling the larger mule deer odocoileus hemionus hemionus. Mule deer hunting, british columbia covert outfitting. Mar 11, 2017 this video is from when i just got back from my late season mule deer hunt in the interior of bc and i found myself back into blacktails on vancouver island at the tail end of the rut with snow on. All hunters, whether resident or nonresident, must obtain a.
You also have a choice of either land based lodge hunting trips or boat based black bear hunting trips. Hunting gooseneck barnacles on vancouver island departures. Oct 31, 2014 the wilds of vancouver island, british columbia are gorgeous, but they add difficulty to hunting. Overcoming the challenges of hunting on vancouver island. Hunting regulations for mule blacktailed deer and fallow deer. Proposed regulation changes to vancouver island would include the closure of. Trapping a live traps a trapping permit is not required for live trapping on private property with permission of the landowner it is illegal to relocate livetrapped eastern grey squirrels beyond 1 km in. Wireless trail cameras during fall hunting seasons. These rainy forest wraiths are cousins of mule deer, but nothing except their forked antlers resemble their opencountry kin. Many hunting trips require travel by float plane to access the hunting area. Trophy black bear hunts, trophy roosevelt elk hunts, mountain lion. In bc its illegal to hunt bears over bait, and in all honesty, its not necessary.
Wildlife management in the vancouver island region focuses on both game species and nongame species. Bc, particularly in the coastal mountain range and vancouver island, is that area. British columbia has the largest black bear population in the world and vancouver island has a very high. Late november blacktail hunting on vancouver island duration. Vancouver island guide outfitters boasts a guide territory of over 4,000 sq. Many serious hunters are realizing that the north coast of b. For in season changes to wildlife act regulations visit.
Vancouver island blacktail hunters association home facebook. Vancouver island, part of region 1, offers hunting opportunities for rifle, black powder. Elk, deer, moose, caribou, mountain sheep, mountain goat, bison, bear, cougar, wolf, lynx, bobcat, or wolverine. Vancouver island guide outfitters goabc guide outfitters. Some examples of work conducted in the office include. Trophy black bear hunts in this area are very similar to that of vancouver island black bear hunts. Bear hunting on the island is broken down into two seasons, the spring bear season which starts april 1st and goes to june 15th and the fall bear season which goes from sept 10th to dec 10th. New regulations would see removal of raven hunting, longer seasons on. I figured id need a boat, a few enormously heavy crab pots, a waterproof getup, some serious skill, and a beard though that part has been unconsciously influenced by captain high liner, and others who catch fish sticks. Fall hunts from september 10 to october 30 focus on the many salmon streams that flow across vancouver island. Vancouver island blacktail deer canadian guide outfitters. A professional bc guide and outfitter will be knowledgeable regarding hunting in the rugged terrain, the season dates and very complicated regulations and license system, as well as transporting weapons.
Late november blacktail hunting on vancouver island youtube. Hunting is strictly regulated by the british columbia fish, wildlife and habitat management branch. Jan 01, 2017 this video is about 2016 hunting season. British columbia hunting guides world class outdoors. Wildfire service fire bans and restrictions for the most up to date information. British columbia spot and stalk coastal spring bear hunts. Vancouver island blacktail hunting 2010 bc hunting blog. North island guide outfitters is licensed to conduct guided hunts for. Check out our game chart below to decide when to plan your trophy hunt for big game in british columbia, canada. The wilds of vancouver island, british columbia are gorgeous, but they add difficulty to hunting. Please inquire if you are interested in designing your own customized hunting package. This hunt is a 5day, spotandstalk hunting adventure on the wild west coast and mountains of vancouver island.
Hunting trips from vancouver island guide outfitters. With an estimated black bear population of more than 100,000 animals provincewide, our hunters have plenty of opportunity to harvest a mature boar. The provincial government of british columbia administers hunting regulations for vancouver island. Technically our local archery season in region 1 vancouver island and some coastal inlets for black tailed deer and black bear opened aug. British columbias vancouver island is well known for its coastal black bears and our outfitter here holds the exclusive rights to a guide concession of over 4,000 square miles of prime bear habitat. H there is no bow only season on the gulf islands in mu 11 except gabriola island, in zone b of mu 15 see map a17 or on denman and hornby islands mu 16.
A website dedicated to hunters in bc, offering forums, picture gallery, and other resources. Black bears island bears, mountain lions cougar, blacktail deer, roosevelt elk and wolf on vancouver island, bc, canada. Easy to search resort directory featuring 6 british columbia hunting lodges. Roosevelt elk are the largest of the 3 north american elk species and are indigenous to vancouver island. Coastal black bear hunt on vancouver island hunt wild. There is also a special bow hunting only season which starts on august 25th sept 9th. Duck and goose hunting on vancouver island waterfowl hunting across canada. Vancouver island is widely recognized as a big game hunting destination. Vancouver island, off the west coast of bc, canada, has the highest density of black bears in north america.
Hunters should consult provincial or territorial regulations for. Jan 24, 2011 bear hunting on the island is broken down into two seasons, the spring bear season which starts april 1st and goes to june 15th and the fall bear season which goes from sept 10th to dec 10th. Hunters from around the world travel to the island to experience a once in a life time adventure. The wildlife records club of british columbia records native big game. Combined with the perfect topography for spot and stalk mountain hunting, and you end up with the planets best black bear. At trophy west we offer guided hunts for rifle, bow and muzzleloader hunting for black bear, roosevelt elk, cougar, mountain goat, columbia blacktail deer and wolf. Vancouver island black bear hunting is famous for offering trophy black bear hunting. In that portion of mu 115 known as quadra island, the bow only open season for antlerless deer is from aug 20aug 31.
Roosevelt elk fraser river outfitters, vancouver island bc. Hunters must abide by the regulations at all times. Visibility in these areas is obviously a problem, but not the only one. Giant jetblack bears roam the island and are hunted with fair chase, spotandstalk hunting tactics. Renowned worldwide as a big game hunting destination, vancouver island guide outfitters provides the best that vancouver island has to offer. The coastal mountains throughout british columbia is an extension of that. The regional office in nanaimo is responsible for wildlife management on vancouver island and portions of the mainland coast.
The north western part of the island consists of a hunting district consisting of circa 3,500 square kilometers of wilderness. Closure of saltspring island general open season for ravens. A professional bc guide and outfitter will be knowledgeable regarding hunting in the rugged terrain, the season dates and very complicated regulations and license system, as well as transporting weapons in and trophies home from your hunt. Persons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by someone over the age of 18 who holds a gulf island special licence. From the wild and wet west coast, to the warm, gentle southern slopes, we are the discriminating hunters choice for big game hunting on vancouver island. Coastal bear adventures provides a quality vancouver island hunting experience with prime bc wildlife including black bear, mountain lion, and elk, along with experienced, knowledgeable guides. Vancouver island hunters, columbian blacktail hunters and those in the pursuit of game species on vi. With an estimated black bear population of more than 100,000 animals provincewide, our hunters have plenty of opportunity to harvest a. A synopsis of rules and regulations for region 1 is published covering vancouver island, the adjacent smaller islands, and a portion of the mainland coast. Spring black bear hunts are from april 1 to june 15. The islands game vancouver island guide outfitters.
Natural hazards, ruggedness, and limited access all conspire to restrict successful hunting here. Nontoxic shot must be used to hunt all migratory game birds, except for bandtailed pigeons and mourning doves. The province is almost one million km2 385,000 miles2 and home to 18 of the north american 30 big game species. This video is from when i just got back from my late season mule deer hunt in the interior of bc and i found myself back into blacktails on vancouver island at the tail end of the rut with snow on. Mild climate combined with abundant food sources and a long growing season grows more, and consistently larger, bears than anywhere else. As we rocked and rolled through dark cumulonimbus clouds, i closed my eyes and mulled over my epitaph. The island is synonymous with giant coastal black bears and trophy roosevelt elk. Vancouver island and knight inlet, bc combine to offer some of the best quality big game trophy hunting in british columbia.
An unbelievably exciting hunting district, which is ranked as being the best on vancouver island. Wildfire notice stay up to date on regulation changes and vehicleaccess restrictions during wildfire season. Nov, 2010 vancouver island blacktail hunting 2010 november, 2010 by bchunting 18 comments the blacktail season opened for rifle hunters on the 10th of september, but busy with work, i had very little time to hunt or do much scouting in the early season. Prices guided hunting trips in bc sawtooth outfitters. This is an exhilarating spotandstalk hunting experience. These black bears are well known for being the largest bodied bears of their species so large that they have now been reclassified as their own subspecies of black bear, the island black bear. This is a great place to meet hunters and swap hunts with people from all parts of the province. Black bear hunts skeena mountian outfitters bc guide. They are considered one of the highest prized deer in hunting since they are usually an animal that seeks cover. Spring black bear hunting in bc black bear hunting in bc. British columbia is a province rich in wildlife and hunting history.
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