Guided Northern Black Bear Hunts in Nunavut

Experience the Thrill of a Northern Black Bear Hunt

If you’re looking for an unforgettable hunting adventure, few experiences rival the excitement of a northern black bear hunt. These bears are stunning in color and impressive in size, with thick coats ranging from jet black to cinnamon brown. When they emerge from their dens in spring, their sleek fur is in peak condition, making them ideal trophies.

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High Density, High Success Northern Black Bear Hunts

Black bears in this region thrive in healthy, remote populations. Thanks to low hunting pressure and strict tag management, hunters with Adventure Northwest enjoy an incredible success rate. In fact, many hunters report sightings of multiple bears per day. With the potential for bears pushing the seven-foot mark, this is a true opportunity to harvest a bear of a lifetime.

The Hunt of a Lifetime

Your journey begins in Cambridge Bay before heading out to prime bear territory. Traveling via snowmobile across a breathtaking Arctic landscape, you’ll cover nearly 200 miles to reach our remote bear camp. It’s an exhilarating ride through vast tundra and frozen inlets—perfect for those seeking both a challenge and adventure.

Spring Spot-and-Stalk Black Bear Hunts

We hunt in May, when the sun barely sets, and temperatures often rise above freezing. Snow blankets the ground, making the black coats of bears stand out clearly against the white backdrop. Long hours are spent glassing from elevated ridges and hilltops around our camps, offering panoramic views of bear country across the Kent Peninsula and Bathurst Inlet.

Trophy Northern Black Bear Sightings

While northern black bears tend to be slightly smaller than their grizzly cousins, they more than make up for it with beauty, density, and huntability. Our hunters often see several bears a day, and patient hunters willing to pass up younger bears may be rewarded with a truly exceptional specimen.

Hunt Details and Add-Ons

This hunt spans 10 days, typically running from May 4th to May 14th. Arrive in Cambridge Bay on the 3rd, and depart on the 15th. In addition to black bears, hunters may also purchase tags for wolves and wolverines—with no trophy fees for either. A $5 seal tag is also available, though seals are currently not importable to the U.S.

The Legendary Kent Peninsula

Our hunt takes place on the Kent Peninsula, also known as Kiillinnguyaq, a vast and secluded region almost completely surrounded by Arctic waters. Its rugged terrain and untouched wilderness provide the perfect habitat for black bears.

Historical Significance

Historically, the Umingmuktogmiut subgroup of the Copper Inuit had a permanent community at Umingmuktog on the peninsula's western coast. In 1821, famous arctic explorer John Franklin reached the point from the west, at the most northerly point of the disastrous Coppermine expedition and then turned back. In 1838, Thomas Simpson nearly reached the same point but was blocked by ice and had to walk 100 mi (160 km) east. In 1839, the coast was clear of ice, and Simpson followed the entire coast eastward.

Heated Cabin Accommodations for Black Bear Hunts

Our main camp is located on the southwest end of the peninsula, about 100 miles from Cambridge Bay. The snowmobile ride takes roughly seven hours, and accommodations include heated, insulated cabins. Only two hunters are hosted at a time, ensuring a personal and focused experience. Our second camp is near the historical community of Bathurst Inlet, known for its rich heritage and scenic beauty.

Cabin Life

The camp consists of three insulated cabins, all heated by oil stoves. There is a fairly large cabin where the hunters stay, and there are only 2 hunters in the camp at a time. The other camp we hunt is down near the end of Bathurst Inlet from a small community now mostly abandoned by the same name. The history of Bathurst Inlet is fascinating, and I am sure you will hear it during your bear hunt. Beds and foam mattresses are provided in all sleeping accommodations, but do bring a sleeping bag.

YOUR SCHEDULE:

Arrival and Setup

Arrive in Cambridge Bay and get ready to hit the trail. You'll meet your guide, pack your gear onto sleds, and begin the snowmobile journey to base camp. Upon arrival, you'll settle into your cabin and get briefed on the days ahead. If you have any dietary needs or allergies, please be sure to mention them.

Hunting Days

Spend your days glassing, tracking, and closing in on mature black bears. Each day is a new opportunity to explore different parts of this stunning landscape.

Departure

On the day before your flight is scheduled to depart Cambridge Bay, you will have a good breakfast, pack up your gear, and snowmobile the 200 miles back to town. You’ll head for home the following day.

Additional Opportunities

Adventure Northwest also has access to additional black bear tags that can be added to a muskox or caribou hunt during the fall season.

Pricing & Package Details for Black Bear:
(Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut Territory)

1 Bear: $14,500.00 USD
1 Wolf Included
1 Wolverine Included

Included in Your Hunt:

9 days of hunting
Accommodation/meals while in camp
One guide for every hunter
Field prep of hide

Not Included:

Government license ($800/Grizzly $170/Wolf/Wolverine $70/Fox $60 hunting license)
Commercial flights to and from Yellowknife or Cambridge Bay
Accommodation/meals while in Yellowknife or Cambridge Bay
Canadian import fee for firearms (if required)

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