There are good hunts, then there are great hunts and then there are hunts which define GREAT ! This spring, Gary Blough Sr. and his family definitely enjoyed a heart-pounding hunting adventure they will never forget.
They chose Gangler’s Canadian Sub-Arctic Hunting this spring for a classic trophy black bear experience, looking forward to tangling with some high-quality bear hunting combined with excellent fishing. Even better, this was going to serve as a great family get together. They got all that and more !
On arrival, camp guides Marshall and John greeted them with exciting news. Most of the baits were being pounded, including one with a bear which was absolutely monstrous. John and Marshall between them have over 80 years of experience in the bush and this was the biggest bear they had ever seen. Both estimated this bear with a rug at 8’ or better. When they first saw it through binocs, they were shocked to realize that what they were first viewing wasn’t the whole animal, just the head ! That head took up the entire 45 gallon barrel as they observed it. The Bloughs couldn’t wait !
Big bears began to drop on the second day. Chris Blough, Gary Sr.’s son, sat on alert with his bow as a beautiful specimen came in to his bait. He drew and soon had a beauty, with a Manitoba Monster measuring 6’8” and a skull at 20 8/16”. The next day featured grandfather and grandson together, as Gary shared a stand with grandson Christy, who quickly converted a nice blackie with his .270. While waiting on this bear, the guides had spotted another huge bear on the south river bait. As soon as they were done with Christy’s bear, Gary went and sat on that stand. Within hours, he scored another magnificent trophy, a monster just under 7’ with a 20 10/16” skull.
This left son Gary Jr. A seasoned bow hunter, he continued to religiously hunt the bait the 8 footer had been spotted at, day after day. In the meantime, another large bear had moved in too . Gary Jr. watched this bear for 3 days, filming it several times. Finally on the 6th day, it became apparent the 8’ had moved on and he decided to take the second monster with his bow. What a trophy ! This bruiser measured at almost 7’2” with a skull around 21”- B and C, estimated weight was over 450 lbs. The largest bear of the week, a phenomenal bear, and not even the one he was hunting !
2011 Black Bear Hunts- Even More Selective
The 2011 trophy black bear hunts will be phenomenal with several changes. First, we will be opening two new areas which have never been hunted before. These areas look incredible. Two, we will be limiting many of the lakes to only two hunters per year, utilizing more portable camps. Third, the spring bear hunt will now be limited to only 20 hunters per year. That’s over 5,000,000 acres available to only 20 bear hunters annually. We have a reputation as one of the finest black bear hunts in North America and the reason is our uncompromised dedication to giving you the finest hunt imaginable. These moves ensure you one of the finest trophy black bear hunts in North America. Call now , limited spots available for 2011.
2010 Caribou and Moose
We are about to begin our 2010 fall hunt. It’s looking like a great year with the caribou starting to move and lots of moose sightings. We’ll keep you updated.
2011 Caribou and Moose
We have limited openings for 2011 caribou and moose, give us a call if you are interested. Group discounts available on the caribou.
For 2011, special group pricing is available on spring bear (parties of 3) and caribou (parties of 6 or more).
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