ACE Bear Gillam #1 - Openings for 2009

Our first choice would be to have you in our Gillam camps if possible. A family owned business, operating full time since 1992. This is a relatively new camp and has proven itself well for the past few years. An exclusive area of 1000 sq. miles of virgin bush boasting one of the highest concentrations of black bears in Manitoba. We continue to have 100% opportunity since 1992, 25% record book bear and 30% - 35% color phase bears. Spring 2002/2003/2004: 50% of the bears measuring 6'+ and a few 7'+. Fall 2002: 6 hunters took 6 bears. 3 archery, 3 rifle, 3 colored, 3 black. Fall 2003/2004:100% shooting, average weight 400 lbs. 2001: 7'3”+ chocolate bear taken in south camp. Fall north camp 2 bears in one night broke camp records - one 7'8" weighed approx 700 lbs, the other 7'6" weighed approx 575 lbs. Both areas produce excellent bears in size, color and quality. South camp offers May hunts; north camp offers June hunts; due to later spring. Fall hunting and excellent fishing is available at both camps. Baits remain in place year round and we feed the bears between 16 and 18 tons of bait annually. Hunt with rifle, archery or black powder (60% of hunters are bowhunters). Modern comfortable accommodations with excellent meals, guiding, trophy care, license and taxes are included. Thompson is 525 miles north of the US border by paved highway or by daily commercial flights. Gillam is past Thompson, at the “end of the road”, in pristine wilderness where the bears thrive near (and in) the village as well as at 40 baits throughout these vast areas of “virgin territories. Baits with sturdy, permanent stands and ladders remain baited 12 months of the year (the bears only frequent site Apr to Oct). With only 2 to 4 hunters in camp there are 16 baits not being hunted any given evening. We traditionally run 10 hunts over a 3 week period in May in South camp and then run 10 - 12 hunts over the first 3 weeks in June in North camp. For fall we run 4 hunts from South camp and then run 6 hunts from North camp. Both areas are our exclusive outfitters allotted area with no competition from other outfitters or locals. By working on a smaller scale with only about a few hunters in camp, our son Craig (a City of Winnipeg Firefighter), who has worked with us since 1992 and Art are able to do most of the baiting, guiding and bait management.  Ellen is in camp in Gillam as camp cook and in Thompson as camp coordinator and assistant. This allows for more personal service and great success. Accommodations at both camps are in modern comfortable facilities with satellite TV and all the modern conveniences of home. Fishing is excellent and is just a few minutes from camp. We encourage you to call our references before making your final decision. They are listed on our website.  Check our references and photo album.

Hunts are 6 days

Hunt cost 2009 Spring : $3200 US (2:1) Save $250 - Book Now $2950 for Spring

Hunt cost 2009 Fall : $3400 US (2:1) Save $250 - Book Now $3150 for Fall

Hunt cost 2010 Spring: $3200 US (2:1) Book 2010 Spring at just $3000 until April 15, 2009

Hunt cost 2010 Fall: $3400 US (2:1) Book 2010 Fall at just $3200 until April 15, 2009

Deposit of $900 to book, $1000 due March 1st of hunt year, final payment by cash or certified draft in camp.

Bear West/Central T & J

Spring or Fall Bear: This camp is located along Manitoba and Saskatchewan border. Area covers 40 miles in the Assiniboine Valley, Assissippi Provincial. Park, just 12 miles from Riding Mountain National Park. Lodging is at the log lodge with hot showers and comfortable beds. 2007 largest bear recorded in Manitoba skull 22 6/16 BC. 9 bears out of 40 taken in 07 we over 19 inches skull scores. High 85% color phase sightings of 4 cinnamon adult bear at bait site at one time. Only one outfitter in this area for Spring Bear with 12 hunts only. Spring camp is located along Lake Manitoba, farm land, swamps, ridges, thick timber, 20x40 miles. Lodging is in a bed and breakfast setting. This is not allocated territory but no other outfitter in this area. Total of 10 tags this camp. 2003 success was 100% color phase in spring. Largest bear taken in fall weighed 621 lbs and was 6”+ and a 6” blonde 385 lbs was taken in 2003. All baits have a bow 14-20 yards and rifle stand 30-60 yards from bait sight. Ladder access to all stands no tree pegs.  Hunters are taken to and picked up at stands and each hunter has a 2-way radio for communication with guide. Most guiding is done by owners in this small and very personal operation. Only 8 hunters in camp at one time. References available

Hunts are 6 days.

Hunt cost 2008: $3000 US (2:1) all inclusive

Hunts deposit of 50% to book current year hunts or ($750 to book future years). Final payment is due 60 days prior to the hunt.

Bear North Interlake #1W

This camp is situated near Fisher Branch, in the centre of the Interlake region, 110 miles north of Winnipeg , Manitoba . Accommodations are in a clean and comfortable cabin with home cooked meals. The baits are spread over a large area of private and crown land with a good population of large bears, including all color phases. Hunts are conducted from tree stands or blinds over approximately 30 clean, active and well-maintained baits. This area contains approximately 10% to 15% colored phase bear and success has been 100% for the past 15 years. Average bear weigh in the range of 250 pounds with our largest bear taken weighing over 500 pounds . Hunt with rifle, archery or black powder . Airport pickup, accommodations, meals, guiding, trophy care, license and taxes are all included. We offer a maximum of 8 hunts annually with a maximum of 4 hunters in camp at any time (larger group accommodated by request) .

Hunts are 6 days

Hunt cost 2009: $2800 US (2:1)
Deposit of $800 to book, $800 due March 1st of hunt year, final payment by cash or certified draft in camp.

Hunt cost 2010: $2900 US (2:1)
Deposit of $800 to book, $800 due March 1st of hunt year, final payment by cash or certified draft in camp.

Bear Fly In Thompson North #4

This hunting camp, operating since 1987, is located in Northern Manitoba's most productive wilderness areas located 160 miles north of Thompson, Manitoba. Recent forest fires have only enhanced this Sub arctic forest, featuring stunted growth, mixed with extensive muskeg, bogs, swamps, rivers, beaches and creeks. Utilizing the remote outpost lakes, they are able to offer high quality bear hunting experiences and opportunity. Bear vary in color phases ranging from: Blond, Brown, Cinnamon, and Black. Hunt with experienced professional licenced guides who are well trained for services including preparation of outstanding meals, the care of your trophy. Accommodations during your bear hunting trip are two Remote Outpost Camps on secluded lakes, relax in rustic comfort in your private cabin, while our camp cook prepares your meals. No need to pack lots of gear all our camps have bedding, pillows and towels. All bear hunting is done over active baits from safe tree stands. Bear hunting sites are baited and regularly maintained. This camp limits the number of bear hunting parties to 2 or 4 each week with 2 or more guides in camp. The spring bear hunting season runs over a period of 2 weeks in the spring and 2 weeks in the fall and can be combined with a trophy Moose Hunt in September. All camps offer exceptional World Class Fishing for Northern Pike and Walleye FREE

Spring hunts originate from Winnipeg, Fall hunts originate from Thompson,

Spring Bear: 5 day hunts June 2 to 7, 2008 $3695 plus taxes and $500 licence etc fee. Fuel surcharge may apply on these fly out hunts

Ask for dates etc. American Express, Visa and MasterCard accepted (4% fee applied).

Hunt cost 2009: $3695 US (2:1) plus taxes and $500 licence etc fee. Fuel surcharge may apply on these fly out hunts
Deposit of 50% to book, full advance payment is due March 15 the year of the hunt for spring hunts and ??? for fall hunts.

Bear Fly In Thompson North #1

Six tent camps each 15 to 30 miles apart on a lake 7 to 20 miles long. Some hunts may be conducted from our plush outpost camps Each camp has satellite phones or two-way radios, comfortable wall tents, cot, freezers and generators and a gravity-feed water system for showering. Your camp will typically consist of only your group. Hunt over 7200 square mile of Virgin territory. 2003:100% opportunity 24 bears for 28 hunters, 11 went over 7', 20 went over 6'6”, 8 green scored B & C and most were over 18”. Multiple sighting was the norm of big and colored bear. Hunt with rifle, archery or black powder . Accommodations, meals, guiding, trophy care, boats, motors and gas are all included. Hunts originate from Thompson, 525 miles north of the US border by paved highway or by daily commercial flights. Hawker plane flight from Thompson to the lodge is included in each package. Two on-site floatplanes are in camp for hunter placement. We offer a maximum of 20 hunts annually with each group in their own camp. Ask for details on our combo moose hunts or add this bear hunt onto your moose package for just $600 plus licence and taxes. We also offer world-class fishing packages in this area (included with hunt). Licence and taxes not included. Prices based on 2 or more hunters in group.

Spring Bear: 6 ½ day hunts June 9 to 24 dates

Fall Bear: 5-½ day hunt September 8 to 14. American Express, Visa and MasterCard accepted (3% fee applied).

Hunt cost 2009: $4195 US spring (2:1) and $3695 US fall (2:1).
Deposit of 40% to book, full advance payment is due March 1st for spring hunts and July 1st for fall hunts.

Bear Fly In Thompson South #1R

The outposts camp consists of four cabins built on scenic island and peninsulas offering access to lake and scenery , located 60 miles east of Thompson and accessible only by float plane, All accommodations equipped with a propane fridge, stove, lights and satellite phone. Two of the cabins offer running water and showers. Due to the remoteness and lack of hunting pressure, this area offers exceptional opportunity for large record book, color phase bear. Opportunity remains at 100 %. 2003: largest bear taken was 300 lbs, a 19” P & Y was taken and some bears over 6', 25% color phase. Hunts are from tree stands well established and baited prior to hunters' arrival. Hunt with rifle, archery or black powder . Accommodations, meals, guiding, trophy care, license, boats, motors and gas are all included. Taxes (7%) are not included. Hunts originate from Thompson, 525 miles north of the US border by paved highway or by daily commercial flights. Floatplane flight from Thompson to the lodge is included. We offer a maximum of 12 hunts annually with a maximum of 3 hunters in camp at any time.

Hunts are 7 day.

Hunt cost 2009: $3525 US (2:1).
Deposit of 750 to book, final payment due 60 days prior to arrival in camp.