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Highpower1 · February 17, 2000, 05:14 PM

I'm in the process of booking a spring bear hunt for May 21st - 26th in Quebec, Canada. There's a lot of stuff I'm needing to know, as this will be my first hunt for black bear and first hunt in Canada.

Here's what I know so far.

The hunt will be over bait (No preaching please, it will be legal).

It will be semi-guided as we'll just be shown where to go.

Lodging included - with no running water - shower house about 10 minutes away.

Now onto some questions.

What can I do now so that "Customs" won't be such a hassle?

I plan of bringing my Marlin 1895 .45-70 govt., which has been cut down to 16.5 inches. I've heard different answers to being allowed to bring this because of the barrel length.

I'm thinking along the lines of a 300gr flat-nosed bullet. Any suggestions pro/con on this pick for bullet?

The Black flies, anything I can do to avoid them (with the exception of not going).

Being that time of year, what can I expect with the temperatures? What's the mornings/evenings like?

What stuff do I need to pack for bear? I've never been so I have no idea if my whitetail gear would be enough.

What would be a standard tip for the guide, providing we both get bears?

I'll be flying into Buffalo, N.Y. on the 21st and then renting a car to drive the rest of the way. I'll be going to the Danford Lake area, near Quebec Canada.

There's alot more questions, some I can't think of right now, but any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!

Regards,

Highpower1

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No King is saved by the size of his army, No warrior excapes by his great strength alone.

February 17, 2000, 05:14 PM	#1
Highpower1 Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 1999 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 113	I'm in the process of booking a spring bear hunt for May 21st - 26th in Quebec, Canada. There's a lot of stuff I'm needing to know, as this will be my first hunt for black bear and first hunt in Canada. Here's what I know so far. The hunt will be over bait (No preaching please, it will be legal). It will be semi-guided as we'll just be shown where to go. Lodging included - with no running water - shower house about 10 minutes away. Now onto some questions. What can I do now so that "Customs" won't be such a hassle? I plan of bringing my Marlin 1895 .45-70 govt., which has been cut down to 16.5 inches. I've heard different answers to being allowed to bring this because of the barrel length. I'm thinking along the lines of a 300gr flat-nosed bullet. Any suggestions pro/con on this pick for bullet? The Black flies, anything I can do to avoid them (with the exception of not going). Being that time of year, what can I expect with the temperatures? What's the mornings/evenings like? What stuff do I need to pack for bear? I've never been so I have no idea if my whitetail gear would be enough. What would be a standard tip for the guide, providing we both get bears? I'll be flying into Buffalo, N.Y. on the 21st and then renting a car to drive the rest of the way. I'll be going to the Danford Lake area, near Quebec Canada. There's alot more questions, some I can't think of right now, but any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated! Regards, Highpower1 ------------------ No King is saved by the size of his army, No warrior excapes by his great strength alone.