Ontario Bear Hunting Trip Checklist
The nearest town is Ear Falls, which offers grocery, hardware, and home stores where you can pick up additional things you might want.
What to Bring on your Trip
- Personal hunting gear and gun permits
- Knives and equipment necessary to process your bear
- Coolers to haul your bear home in
- A blaze orange jacket/vest to wear to and from the stand, as required by Canadian law
- Hunting license from your home state, if you plan to purchase licenses in Canada (this hunting license can be a previous or current one but needs to come from your home state and will be required in order for you to get your Ontario bear hunting license) — otherwise you can go online to purchase and print licenses at home
- Fishing gear (tackle & fishing poles)
- Filet knives and sharpening stone
- Lifejackets (personal floatation devices)
- Insect repellent
- Suntan lotion and sunglasses
- Camera and film
- Depth finder (powered with dry cell batteries)
- First-aid kit
- Personal toiletries
- Clothing (Canadian weather changes quickly so dress in layers)
- Rain suit, rubber boots, and hat
- Groceries and beverages
- Playing cards and reading materials
- Proof of citizenship (required to enter Canada)
- Proof of auto insurance (required if driving)
