Merkel's Camp has been providing fishing/Black Bear hunting packages since 1963 and is one of the original Black Bear hunting outfitters in this area. Our bear management area has over 250 square miles of prime Black Bear habitat. We offer an exclusive bear hunt package tailored to specifically suit you, whether rifle hunting or archery hunting.

Our stands are pre-baited a minimum of 2 years in advance of your hunt, which is why our bear hunting guests experience an unusually high success rate. Sightings at our stands are so plentiful that hunters can have the confidence to pass on smaller bears and wait for the big old boars to come in. Some stands are baited 5-7 years before they are hunted. We limit the number of hunters we guide; therefore, combined with our extensive baiting, knowledge and great service, you can be assured a quality hunting experience! Most of our bears range in the 275-500 lb range with the potential for a huge bear.