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What animals can I hunt? Saskatchewan’s finest, color phase black bear. What are the requirements for flying with a weapon? It’s best to check with a travel agent, as this may change often. I have the hunting package; will I still be able to fish? Yes, all of our hunting packages include the same offer as a fishing package. What time of day will I be hunting? After shore lunch, we will get you to your stand. Supper will be waiting for
you when you return from your hunt. Will my hunting guide skin my Saskatchewan bear once it’s harvested? Yes, after skinning your bear, we will freeze your bear hide. If I’m hunting, how do I travel to Saskatchewan with my hunting gear, as well as my fishing gear? Black Bear Island Lodge will have a supply of fishing gear available to our
 hunters. This is available on a first come, first served bases. If this is 
 something you would be interested in, please make sure you check with DJ 
 Enns prior to your trip. How old must a Saskatchewan hunter be during the time of his hunt? The minimum age is 12. What is the average size Saskatchewan bear for Black Bear Island Lodge? 30% of our average size harvested bear has been record size black bear. How many black bear hunters do you have hunting at one time? We allow 6 – 10 hunters at a time, however, including our fishing guests,
 we allow up to 24 guests. How many baited sites does Black Bear Island Lodge have? We have over 52 baited sites – exclusive to Black Bear Island Lodge. Do I have to wear hunter orange while I’m hunting? Recent amendments to the regulations have relaxed the color dress code for Saskatchewan.
 Individuals hunting big game during rifle season are required to wear a suit of scarlet, bright 
 yellow, blaze orange, white or any combinations of these colors from the waist up only. Hunters 
 are still required to wear head of any of the colors listed, except white. I would like to use my bow and arrow for my hunt, but I would like to take my riffle in the event that I would get a better shot with it. May I take both weapons to the stand with me? Yes, you make take both weapons with you to the stand. When you purchase a license, there is 
 no specification on weapon. Honestly, what are my ‘real’ chances in seeing a bear? We have sites that have been hit by up to four bears at a time. The opportunity is there. Do NOT 
 wear scent cover up. Which season is easier to hunt? Which season has the largest bears? Saskatchewan’s bigger bears tend to be seen during the fall hunts, and they tend to be more of a 
 challenge to hunt as well.