10 Quebec outfitters to explore for a black bear hunt

Planning a black bear hunt in Quebec also means comparing territories, accommodation and the details of each stay. Confirm hunting seasons and the availability of prepared sites before planning a trip focused on black bear.

1. Forêt Baera

Near Kiamika in the Laurentides, on the edge of the Outaouais, this family-run outfitter offers black bear hunting on exclusive territory. It offers 80 bait sites and guide service available on request. Accommodation includes nine eco-friendly, self-contained cabins, ranging from the modern Lodge to secluded rustic camps. The territory’s lakes also provide fishing opportunities for those looking to include time on the water in their stay.

2. La Seigneurie du Triton

Founded in 1893, this Haute-Mauricie outfitter near Lac-Édouard admits a small number of hunters each year. Fall hunting activities include black bear, moose and small game. The property is accessible only by water, with accommodation options that include inn stays and self-catering cabins. Several fishing packages are available; confirm the accommodation and services included in a hunting stay separately.

3. Club Notawissi

Near Sainte-Anne-du-Lac in the Hautes-Laurentides, this exclusive-rights territory covers more than 200 km². Spring bear hunting is guided and takes place at baited sites, with roughly 15 sites equipped with stands. Fully equipped lakeside cabins include a kitchen and a fireplace or wood stove. Accommodation is offered on European or American plans, providing different arrangements to consider when organizing meals and lodging for the trip.

4. Pourvoirie du Club Gatineau

On the Gatineau River in Ferme-Neuve, this outfitter offers six fully equipped waterfront cabins. Its exclusive 10 km² territory also contains a hunting camp that sleeps up to eight people and uses solar power and propane. Accommodation is available for small-game, moose and deer hunting; confirm whether black bear hunting is also offered. That detail needs confirmation before treating the property as an option for a bear-focused stay.

5. Pourvoirie Lac Dumoulin

This island-based outfitter in La Tuque, in the Mauricie region, offers a spring fishing-and-bear-hunting combination. Its 11 equipped cabins accommodate between one and 16 guests depending on the unit, and several are winterized. Stays are available on an American plan with meals included or a European plan. Boat rentals, fish freezing and fish filleting are available to support the fishing portion of a visit.

6. La Pourvoirie du Lac Lareau

This exclusive-rights territory in Haute-Mauricie spans 181 km², with 89 lakes, a river and more than 200 kilometres of trails. Black bear is among the species hunted here, along with moose and small game. Accommodation ranges from rustic log-style cabins to the 17-room Pavillon, which has a panoramic dining room. Confirm the bear hunting season and the level of guiding provided before booking.

7. Réserve Beauchêne

In Abitibi-Témiscamingue, this 205.7 km² exclusive territory offers spring black bear hunting. Nearly 40 lakes provide additional possibilities for anglers. Full-board accommodation is available at the White House and in the cabins, while three remote outpost camps offer a self-catering arrangement. The property is accessible by car. Hiking, canoeing and kayaking are also available for visitors looking to spend part of their stay exploring beyond the hunting sites.

8. Pourvoirie La Vallée des Cèdres

Managed by the Ilic family, this outfitter sits on the shores of Lake Kipawa in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Prepared sites are available for black bear and moose hunting; confirm seasons and guiding arrangements before booking. Fishing opportunities include walleye, lake trout and northern pike, among other species. Canoeing and wild berry picking round out the activities, while the details of a dedicated hunting stay remain to be confirmed.

9. Pourvoirie du Lac Georges

Open year-round in Sainte-Anne-du-Lac, in the Hautes-Laurentides, this outfitter offers spring black bear hunting over baited sites with tree stands. Cabins spread along the Rivière d’Argent sleep two to 10 people and include a gas stove, fridge, bathroom and wood stove. Each package includes a boat. Fishing takes place on Lac Georges, the river and smaller brook-trout lakes.

10. Pourvoirie Club Fontbrune

In Ferme-Neuve, beside the Baskatong Reservoir and Lac Piscatosine, this four-season destination offers 15 fully equipped lakeview cottages. They sleep two to 12 people and include a kitchen, shower and wood fireplace. Fall white-tailed deer hunting takes place on non-exclusive territory. Confirm whether black bear hunting is offered before planning a bear hunt here.

Before booking, confirm whether black bear hunting is offered, along with dates, guiding arrangements and the inclusions of the package you choose.