Welcome To The BC Hunting Blog

Thanks for stopping by.  BC is an amazing place to live, and if you’re a hunter it’s truly a blessing to be a resident here.  With ample species of big game, vast amounts of untouched wilderness and quite liberal seasons hunting is a primary pastime for many BC residents. 

This website documents my hunting trips and travels, thoughts on hunting in and around the province  and most importantly what I think about all the various pieces of hunting equipment on the market today and what or what isn’t worth your hard earned cash. 

I hope you enjoy the new website, if you have any questions just leave a comment and if you have any stories or pictures you wish to share just shoot us an email at info @ bchuntingblog.com

 Thanks Again!

Sheep Hunting Gear List – Updated 2010 List

Backpack Sheep Hunting Gear List

A few years ago I put out the first version of my backpack sheep hunting list, after a few more trips and miles on the trail I’ve upgraded some gear and refined the list a little more.  This list isn’t the be-all-end-all of sheep hunting gear lists but it’s a good start, I may have missed a few items and will add them over the coming weeks if thats the case.  Read More

Best Sleeping Bags For Backpack Hunting

With so many different makes and brands out there it’s tough to figure out which sleeping bags are worth your hard earned money. Most backpack hunters demand the best of the best for their gear, and sleeping bags are crucially important, especially during some of those later season chilly mountain nights one might experience on a backpack muley, sheep or goat hunt. Read More

Black Bear Meat – Dog Food Recipe

Black Bear Meat- A Healthy, Natural Dog Food.

Black Bears are abundant in the province of BC, but for most hunters the meat isn’t something they are interested in eating, and quite frankly I don’t really have a taste for bear meat either. Having been in on a recent black bear hunt my friend was not interested in processing the meat, so he gave it to me under the premise I would use it to make a natural and healthy food for my dog.
Bear Meat is safe for humans when cooked to specific temperatures, so I really couldn’t see any reason that it wouldn’t be fit for my dog, when cooked properly. Read More

Vancouver Island Spring Black Bear Hunt 2010

Vancouver Island Spring Black Bear Hunt 2010

Black Bear hunting the month of May on Vancouver Island is something every hunter should experience just once. The Islands Black Bear population (estimated at 12,000+) is extremely healthy and it’s not uncommon to have days where you’ll see 20 or more bears in a single day. Active logging on the island has created an immense network of accessible forestry roads that are right in the middle of prime bear country making it an easy hunt for access as well.

We set off on Friday morning, May 14th in the direction of Bamfield to a little area that has produced several bears for us and friends over the past few years. It’s a long winding drive, with many miles of pot-hole laden logging roads. The heat had dried out the gravel roads to the point where visibility was about zero if you had a vehicle 1/4 mile ahead of you. Read More

2010/2011 BC LEH Synopisis Online

The 2010/2011 BC Limited Entry Hunting synopsis is out and available online. The due date for all LEH entries has been moved up to May 21 2010. The Ministry of Environment is trying to get the draw results out to us much earlier than what happened last year.

BC LEH Synopsis

eVent Vs. Gore-Tex Waterproof Breathability

There is much debate regarding the claims made by eVent fabrics that it’s a more breathable fabric than Gore-Tex. Now that I am now an owner of some fine eVent rain gear courtesy of Integral Designs, I wanted to get to the bottom of this debate. Read More

Integral Designs eVent “Thru Hiker” Rain Jacket And Pants Review

Those familiar with hardcore outdoor gear are already familiar with the name “Integral Designs” so they should need no introduction… eVent on the other hand is likely something you’ve never heard about and it’s one of the little outdoor “secrets” that is starting to make some noise. We’ll learn more about eVent in a little bit. Read More

Environmentalists Spread False Propoganda About The Grizzly Bear Hunt.

For Immediate Release
Friday February 26, 2010
BC Wildlife Federation
Vancouver, B.C.

BC Wildlife Federation Issues Warning To Public About Grizzly Bears

Vancouver, BC – Mel Arnold, President of BC Wildlife Federation which represents 37,000 hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationists, stated “The public must be made aware that recent media releases and paid advertisements are misleading the public about grizzly bears and how well they are managed in British Columbia”. Read More

Exped Downmat 7 Review – The Ultimate Sleeping Mat For Mountain Hunting?

I honestly never thought the day would come that I would willingly give up my Thermarest ProLite 4 sleeping mat. We’ve seen the day… I first heard about the Exped sleeping mat while on a trip to Wholesale Outdoor Sports in Nanaimo. Specifically, I was looking to see if they had a Thermarest “Neo Air” in stock so I could have a look at it. Read More

Mystery Ranch NICE 6500 Review

 Mystery Ranch NICE 6500 Review

Now that I’ve put around 100 training miles, along with a backpack sheep hunt in with my Mystery Ranch NICE 6500 I figure I’ve put it through enough trials to be able to weigh in a fair and honest assessment of the pack, the craftsmanship and if it lives up to it’s claims. Read More