STATISTICS

The Silver Fox Outfitters "two tag" hunters have averaged more then a 150% shooting rate over the last 5 five years. This is one of the highest in the province. We've managed this by: regulating the number of hunters we take, using fresh quality bait hauled to the hunting area in our own 28 ft reefer trailer, setting strategically located baits, and by insuring that our guides know the area we hunt. Our past success rates speak for themselves and when compared to the possibly less than 50% hunter success in other eastern provinces/states, it's easy to see that Alberta is the place to be for fantastic bear hunting. Eric Rauhanen and the Silver Fox Outfitters “team” are the right choice for you.

THE BEARS

Our area has one of the highest trophy bear populations in North America with about 10 to 15% being color phased. Light hunting pressure allows us to produce a higher percentage of larger, older boars for our hunters. This is representative of a mature population. Bears are so plentiful here that each hunter is allowed two tags.

THE HUNTS

BAIT HUNTING We use beavers, butcher scraps, bakery scraps, restaurant grease, oats & molasses for bait and it's hauled to site and stored in a 28 ft reefer semi trailer. Our baits are set when there's still snow on the ground, several weeks prior to your arrival. Maintained regularly they become the bears primary food source. Baits are accessible by either four-wheel drive trucks, all-terrain vehicles or jet boat. As nocturnal animals, bears are hunted primarily in the evening. Hunters are taken to active bait sites in the late afternoon. Portable tree stands are the preferred method in our area. They are 12 to 15 feet up and 15 to 20 yards from the bait. We are quite far north and the sun sets late. We are normally finished hunting by 10:30 p.m. and out of the bush by midnight. We're planning for a great season in 2007.

BAG LIMIT/LICENSES

The limit is two (2) bears, each tag is purchased on top of the $2700. Your second tag can be purchased optionally at anytime during your hunt or at a discounted price prior to arrival.

LOCATION

Our bait hunting area is located near the remote town of High Level in the beautiful boreal forest area of northwestern Alberta (WMU 534, 534, and 536). We spot and stalk hunt in none baiting areas (WMU 537, 342 and 346).

VIDEOS MADE

Several exciting videos have been made in our hunting area, including the older "Bear Facts II with Bow & Arrow" by Eagles View Productions. This video is available from Cabela's or your local hunting video retailer.

DATES 2009

Baited Spring Black Bear.	Week 18.	May 4 - May 10
Bow or Rifle Hunting.	Week 19.	May 11 - May 17
Spot & Stalk Hunt dates are individually chosen but in this time period.	Week 20.	May 18 - May 24
	Week 21.	May 25 - May 31
Monday to Sunday	Week 22.	June 1 - June 7
	Week 23	June 8 - June 14

PRICES

Price list for 2009 hunts, all prices are quoted in USD.

Five percent Canadian Federal Government Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Baited Black Bear Hunting, two bear limit, seven days hunting, 2 hunters/guide.	$3150
Three day Baited Bear Hunting, one bear limit, 2 hunters/guide	$2100
Six day one on one Spot & Stalk Hunt.	$4000

Add; bear license for $400. Bowhunting license $25. if required and 5% tax.

Second bear, tag purchased in advance.	$400
Second bear, tag purchased after arrival.	$750

Extra hunting days, per day rate. $300.00

Wolf License. $100.00

One on One upgrade, per day rate. $200.00

Non Hunter, per day rate. $100.00