Arizona Black Bear

$9,000.00
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Color-Phase Bears, OTC Tags, and Your Choice of Hounds, Bait, or Spot-and-Stalk

Hunt Overview

Experience one of the most thrilling predator hunts in North America — right in the rugged mountains and remote canyons of Arizona. Our Over-the-Counter (OTC) Bear Hunts offer serious hunters the chance to pursue color-phase black bears using your preferred method: hounds, bait, or spot-and-stalk.

These hunts are raw, exciting, and incredibly rewarding. Whether you want the high-adrenaline chase with well-trained hounds, the patience and strategy of a baited setup, or the challenge of glassing a big bear across a canyon — this hunt gives you options, and no draw is needed to get started.

Why Hunt Arizona Bears With Us?

✅ OTC Tags – Skip the lottery and hunt every year.
✅ Multiple Hunting Styles – Bait, hounds, or spot-and-stalk — you pick the method.
✅ Color-Phase Bears – Chocolate, cinnamon, blonde, and black bears all roam these ranges.
✅ Fall & Spring Seasons – Hunt bears at their most active.
✅ Experienced Houndsmen & Guides – Proven track records and dedicated hounds.
✅ Local Expertise – We scout year-round to keep tabs on bear movement and bait activity.

Hunt Options

Spot-and-Stalk

  • Ideal for early fall and glassable terrain.

  • Great option for archery or rifle hunters wanting a true Western challenge.

  • Pairs well with August OTC deer hunts.

Bait Hunts

  • Strategic bait site placement with active trail camera monitoring.

  • High-success setups with shot opportunities in close.

  • Great for archery or rifle hunters.

Hound Hunts

  • Run with skilled houndsmen and seasoned dogs.

  • Fast-paced, high-action hunts that require stamina and grit.

  • Best for hunters looking for a physical and immersive experience.

What’s Included

✔️ Tag Assistance
✔️ Trail Camera Monitoring & Bait Site Prep (where applicable)
✔️ Hounds, Handlers & Tracking Support (for hound hunts)
✔️ Pre-Season Scouting & Area Intel
✔️ Full Gear Checklist & Travel Planning Support
✔️ Fully Guided-Lodging, Camp Setup, Meat/Cape Pack-Out

Booking Info

Prime Hunt Windows:

  • Spring Hunts: May–June (unit-specific)

  • Fall Hunts: August–October

Prices Starting At:

  • Cost: $9,000

Some Bear hunts have seasonal quotas by unit — once filled, the unit closes for the year. Booking early = better options and planning time.

Are You Ready to Hunt an Arizona Black Bear?

Whether you want to hear the roar of a hound chase, catch that perfect broadside shot at a bait, or glass up a lone boar across miles of country — we have the hunt for you. OTC. No Draw. High Success.