Field Notes From Camp
Stories from the stands, season updates and news from Makwa River Outfitters, written at camp in northwestern Saskatchewan.
Spring 2023 Black Bear Hunt
Our first spring bear hunt since 2018, told day by day from camp, including Rod's 505-pound boar and Lashanda's first-ever hunt.
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Spring 2018 Black Bear Hunt
After giving our bear a six-year rest, the spring 2018 season delivered: a husband and wife who shot their bears at the same moment, a chocolate phase bruin, and the crazy Arkansas boys.
Spring 2012 Black Bear Season
Three weeks of spring bear hunting in 2012: Rod's big boar to open the season, a bow hunter who left a piece of his thumb behind, and a thank-you letter from Steve.
Spring 2011 Black Bear Season
Spring 2011 in the Saskatchewan bush: a father and son taking bears the same day, Kyle's 405-pound chocolate phase bear, and a Pope and Young bow kill filmed for All-Bear TV.
Ricky, Mike and Danny: All in One Day of Hunting
A sow with her head through the blind window, a curious bear eyeball to eyeball with Mike, and a rare white wolf: three hunters, one unforgettable first day.
Spring 2010 Black Bear Season
The 2010 spring bear season: rain, misses, a whiskey jack that landed on our guide's head, and Kevin's big boar with a scar down his nose.