My name is Josh Johannson, a licensed guide and outfitter. I have been guiding and fishing for years as a commercial fisherman and by angling. I've come attached to the Grand Rapids area because it is a place that has so many bears and now over 500 square miles. The quality of bear is seemingly endless, and it is so exciting to see all the colour phase here as well. I am out one month prior to the start of the black bear hunt baiting and using trail cams to identify what bears are in the area, and keep checking them every time I bait so quality bears are what you will always be hunting. At Outland Outfitters, we put a lot of time into baiting and scouting so you will always be on productive baits.

Grand Rapids is a small picturesque community in central Manitoba, Canada. Population is about 1500 and the nearest towns are at least 100 miles away. This isolation, coupled with the numerous caves and dense forest, make for excellent bear habitat. Grand Rapids is 400 miles north of the Canadian/US border and due to the location of our town between two large lakes, we often become a funnel for hungry bears.

When we have extra time, we can go fishing or tour the local fish hatchery, Hydro Generating Station, and other local sites. Hopefully, you are not one of the many hunters who have been taken for a ride by other bear camps. I can assure you that will not happen here. You won't find twenty hunters in camp, baits that are a quarter mile apart, or baits that are unproductive. You will see bear.

P.S. The Northern Lights are very active during hunting season!

References and our video are available to you by calling or emailing for more information.
Phone: 204.997.4910 or 204.762.6094
email: outlandoutfitting@hotmail.com