What to Bring on a Black Bear Hunting Trip
- Previous hunting license CN or US
- Warm Clothes (Never know what the temperature will be)
- Hunter Orange hat and vest (camo orange is not acceptable in Ontario)
- Weapon of choice, gun, bow or crossbow
- Soft guncase or bowcase (legal requirement)
- Scentlock suit/Scent Killer
- Bug jacket and repellent
- Rain Gear
- Extra Footware/Gloves
- Flash lights (Batteries)
- Binoculars
- Coolers & Freezer Bags for meat
- Hunting knife/sharpener
- Scentlock suit/Scent Killer
- Fishing rod and tackle
- Food & Drink for Bare Bones package
If you have any questions please contact us.
Sun Tan Lotion: The farther north you go, the thinner the atmosphere gets and the higher the UV index gets. With this in mind, if you are use to SPF 8 down south, then you will get the same results with SPF 25 in Gowganda.
Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Forms
Non-resident firearm declaration forms are available by emailing cfp-pcaf@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, or by calling 1-800-731-4000 (Canada and U.S.) or 1-506-624-5380 (other countries) and from all Customs offices across Canada. Visit the RCMP web site for more information
Download Non-Resident Canadian Firearm Declaration Form
Download Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Continuation Sheet
A Non-resident Black Bear license tag and game seal is $230.31
A Game Export Permit is $35
Ontario Black Bear Hunting Regulations (Adobe .pdf)
Additional Bear Hunting License Information & Programs (Adobe .pdf)