The quantity of black bears in Arizona is not extremely high, but the quality of the bears (whether it be color phase, large body size, or record book potential) is why most hunters go to Arizona to hunt black bears.
“The former #8 SCI world record black bear was taken in the desert of AZ and weiged over 500 pounds.”
~Russ Meyer
The Arizona black bear comes in all color phases, from blonde, cinnamon, chocolate, to coal black. In August through September (our typical hunting season), Arizona black bears come out of the high country in search of fat-building food sources. Some AZ black bears travel to the lower desert elevations of their mountain ranges looking for prickly pear cactus fruit, which is very sweet and high in calories. This phenomenon is often called “Bears in the Pears.” Other bears may travel to areas with a high concentration of acorns, juniper berries or manzanita berries. What the bears are feeding on dictates where and how this outfitter hunts.
Some Arizona black bears travel to the lower desert elevations of their mountain ranges looking for prickly pear cactus fruit, which is very sweet and high in calories. This phenomenon is often called “Bears in the Pears.”
~The Outfitter
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Arizona black bear hunts include: One on one guiding, transportation during the hunt, food and accommodations. Guides have years of trophy hunting experience and they only use top notch optics and equipment. Hunts are conducted mainly out of four wheel drive vehicles with horses and mules also available for packing. Camps will be in comfortable wall tents or travel trailers. Camp cooking is second to none and you may gain some weight before you leave.
Not included in these Arizona black bear hunts is lodging before and after hunt, travel to and from Arizona, and items of a personal nature. Non hunters – $150 per day.
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