Bear Hunting

Bear Hunting

Located in the heart of Northwestern Ontario, Rainbow Point Lodge offers some of the best quality black bear hunts any avid hunter can find. With more than 40 years of guiding experience, your host, Bob, can provide you with the best possible chance of a successful hunt.

The Lodge has sole commercial hunting rights to a very large area of wilderness immediately surrounding the Lodge property at Perrault Falls. There is a very healthy population of black bears to draw from in this region. Our central location in our zone, also means our hunters have relatively short distances to travel to get their hunting stands.

Trophy Black Bear hunt

Whether you are…

hunting by bow
by gun
or muzzleloader

…we will ensure you have an appropriate bait site to suit your needs.

Honesty and hard work is how we run our hunts at Rainbow Point Lodge. It is not a guaranteed hunt, and we don’t believe there can honestly be such a thing. Over the years we have hosted countless satisfied hunters and seen hundreds of successful hunts. Make yours the next!

You don’t have to rough it when it comes to your accommodation at Rainbow Point Lodge. You’ll enjoy a comfortable stay in one of our modern housekeeping cottages on the shores of Perrault Lake for the week of your hunt. You’ll also be able to take advantage of the fabulous fishing here during the times you are not hunting.

Check out the Bear Hunting Facts below for everything you may want to know about the black bear hunt at Rainbow Point Lodge!

Join us at Rainbow Point Lodge for an exciting black bear hunt soon! You bring a “Positive Attitude” and we’ll show you a black bear hunt to remember!

Where is the Bear Hunting Area

We have exclusive commercial rights to a large, private Bear Management Area, and our lodge is located in the center of this area. Our hunting can be as close as ½ mile from the Lodge, to as far as 20 miles. On average most of our hunters will travel 10-20 minutes by transportation to get to their stand.

Transportation Requirements

As most of our baits are in remote areas you should anticipate supplying your own ATV to access the sites. We do have a number of baits with truck access. Hunters must discuss their personal requirements when reserving the hunt. If you have not discussed transportation with Bob we will assume you are bringing ATV’s for your group.

Keep in mind that if you have a large group, all members are not going to be necessarily hunting in the same direction from the Lodge. Make sure that you provide the proper number of trucks and trailers etc. for your group size. A detailed discussion with Bob will be required to make sure that all questions are answered with respect to transportation requirements.

What’s Included in our Bear Hunts

Modern Housekeeping Cottage for you and your hunting group for 7 nights
Hunting for 6 days
Boat, motor and gas (1 boat for 1-3 hunters, 2 boats for 4-6 hunters)
Pre-baited Sites
All baiting supplies during your stay
Orientation trip to bait site
Experienced guide’s knowledge and advice – use it!

Hunting Licenses

Rainbow Point Lodge is a license issuer for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, so all of your hunting licenses may be purchased directly from the Lodge. For first time hunters to Ontario, you will be required to provide proof of your hunting qualification in order to have an Ontario Hunting Outdoors Card issued to you.

Once issued, this card gets you registered as a qualified hunter in the Province, and may be renewed every 3 years as required. For hunters that already have been issued an Ontario Hunting Outdoors Card, the lodge will verify the number, and pre-issue any renewals or license tags that are needed. Hunters are welcome to contact the Lodge with any questions they have regarding the licensing process. Complete details can be found on the MNR website. Current license costs can be viewed on the Ministry of Natural Resources website.

Other Costs

Export Permits are required to transport your animal home. These permits are available right here at the Lodge at the current rate.
Skinning & Hide Preparation $100.00/animal
Meat Processing – Most hunters will cut and package their meat on their own while here
Gratuities – greatly appreciated.

Packing List

Your weapon of choice with case
Camo clothing (quiet & scent free)
Rain gear (quiet & scent free)
Head Net
Assortment of clothing for variety of weather conditions.
Flashlight, Flagging Tape, Compass or GPS (Know how to use it). Keep in mind this is not a small piece of bush in a farmer’s field! (I have had to look for a few unprepared hunters over the years, but haven’t lost one yet)
Helmet for use on ATV (required by law)
Registration or title for private ATV and Liability Insurance
Blaze orange hat & vest (required by law to be worn to and from the bait site)
Game Sleigh or field aid to haul your bear out of the woods.
Safety harness for your protection on tree stand.
Fishing gear if you plan to take advantage of this during your stay
Most Importantly …… a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!

Canadian Firearms Regulations

All Firearms (does NOT include bows) being brought into Canada must be registered at the Canadian Customs at the time of entry into Canada. Absolutely NO handguns are permitted. For your convenience you can visit this link to download the Non-Resident Firearm Declaration Form CAFC909 (PDF Fillable) Complete in triplicate, DO NOT SIGN. Bring this form to the border with you when you come up.

Canada Customs

You should be aware of special customs and immigration issues whenever traveling to another country. For people with prior legal issues (including DUI’s) you need to find out what restrictions may be placed on your travel. Visit the sites for Canada Welcomes You and the Canada Border Services Agency for further information.

Deposit Requirements

A $200.00 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of reservation to guarantee a hunt. A 2nd installment of $300.00 is required by March 1. The balance of the hunt is payable upon arrival. Hunting deposits and installments are non-refundable. Consideration may be given to date transfers if vacancy can be filled.

To discuss these topics or to get an answer to any other concerns, please feel free to call Bob or Gale at 1-800-282-9039, or contact by e-mail: info@rainbowpoint.com

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Timing & Length of Hunts