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Hunting at King's Lodge BEAR HUNTING
Spring and Fall Black Bear hunting is our specialty. We can handle up to 6 hunters per week. Hunts are conducted out of safe, permanent tree stands overlooking fresh bait. Our Spring Bear season runs from late April through mid June, and our fall season runs from early September through mid October. Our land has a high concentration of bears, and you can usually plan on seeing several bears during a 6 day hunt. Your bear license is also valid for coyote hunting. However, after you've shot your bear New Brunswick law prohibits you from being afield with a rifle larger than .23 caliber so plan ahead and bring a varmint rifle for after you've tagged your bear!
A typical day of hunting fall black bear begins with a
big breakfast and planning the afternoon hunt. After
spending the morning fishing, relaxing, or maybe even visiting some of the
stands you'll enjoy a nice lunch and get ready for the days hunt.
You'll head out to the stands around 2:00 in the
afternoon. Be prepared to sit in the stand for six
to eight hours at a time watching and listening for any sign of a
black bear. You will need to wear full camouflage
(blaze-orange is not required in the spring but is need in the fall - see
below), including a face-net and gloves, and be very mindful of both noise and
scent. The habitat is very swampy and thick in places, so
make sure to have a good pair of waterproof boots. Also
be sure to bring something such as a good bug-suit or
some bug spray to help combat the mosquitoes and black
flies. A Thermacell bug repellant is an excellent tool to bring with
you. A rifle of at least .270 caliber or larger is
strongly recommended for bear hunting. Your guide will pick you up about 1/2 hour
after dark.
In New Brunswick, all non-residents are required to hunt
with a licensed guide. New
Brunswick has a draw system for black
bear tags, but if you hunt with King's Lodge
you do not need to enter the draw. Wally
is a licensed guide and he can purchase
the bear tags directly from the Fish and
Wildlife office when you arrive for your
hunt. The cost of a bear license, which
is good for either spring or fall, is
$129.00 (Canadian). Hunters must be at
least 16 years of age to hunt black
bear. All hunters born on or after
January 1, 1981 must show proof of a
Firearms Safety/Hunter Education course.
Hunters born prior to 1981 may show a
previous hunting license from your home
state as proof of hunting experience.
2009 bear
hunts are now being booked!!!
As another big benefit of our spring and fall bear hunts, after you bag your bruin, we will treat you to some excellent rainbow and brook trout fishing. This guided fishing is provided at no additional cost to you (except license cost), so be sure to bring your rod when you book a bear hunt with us !!!
DEER HUNTING New Brunswick also has a solid deer population. The size of our deer is also impressive, many of our mature bucks have a body weight of 200 -250 lbs. Our hunts are conducted by a combination of hunting out of permanent tree stands as well as spot and stalking. The archery deer season runs from October 5, 2009 to November 22 and our firearm deer season runs from October 26, 2009 until November 22nd. Non-resident deer license cost is $142.00 (Canadian) 2009 archery and firearm deer hunts are available so call now to book your hunt!!
MOOSE HUNTING New Brunswick has a very abundant Moose population. Our moose season is 3 days in late September. In 2009, the dates are Thursday 9/24, Friday 9/25, and Saturday 9/26. Hunting method will be a combination of walking, spotting, stalking, and calling. Our moose hunts are 1 X 1 guided hunts and our success rates are excellent. If you've been lucky enough to draw a 2009 Moose license, call us to book your hunt!!! The 2009 Moose Draw Application period starts in January 2009. Remember to apply for the draw!! 2008 New Brunswick Moose Hunting Non-Resident Fact Sheet Non-Resident Moose Hunting in New Brunswick
Important General
All hunters entering Canada with firearms are required to register those firearms at the border with Canadian Customs. It is highly recommended that you fill out the proper form (909) from the Canadian government in triplicate prior to your arrival at the border. All firearms must be transported in a case while in or on a vehicle. We strongly recommend that you bring a soft case for transporting your firearm to your stand. Additionally, all hunters should review the types of firearms allowed for hunting in Canada. Generally most bolt, pump, semi-auto, and lever action rifles are legal, however "military-style" rifles such as AR-15 or AK type rifles are NOT legal for hunting in Canada. No handguns are permitted for hunting in Canada and handguns may not be legally transported into Canada. The following links are helpful. Call us for further assistance.
Non-Resident Firearms Declaration Form 909 (.pdf) Hunter Orange
Clothing 2009 Hunting Times (Shooting Hours) KING'S LODGE 266 Post Road Minto, New Brunswick, Canada E4B3A3
506-327-6034
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This site was last updated 08/14/09