Andrew Taylor

There’s something different about hunting bears in the boreal forest of Saskatchewan. Endless timber, black spruce, thick poplar edges, swampy ground, and miles of untouched country make it feel truly wild. It’s the kind of place where you can sit for hours listening to nothing but wind in the trees and distant ravens overhead. The boreal forest demands preparation. Conditions can change fast, bugs can be relentless, and every piece of gear has to work when you’re deep in remote country. Over...

How to Set Up Better Bear Bait Sites That Actually Produce If you have ever sat over a bear bait site that never got touched or only got hit at midnight you already know this: success over bear bait is not random. The best bear bait sites are built with intention. The location, scent strategy, consistency and setup of the bear bait site all matter more than dumping food in the woods and hoping for the best. Whether you are running your bear bait site or trying to improve your success on...

Spring in Saskatchewan marks the beginning of one of North America’s most exciting and underrated big game opportunities—spring black bear season. As the snow recedes and the boreal forest comes alive, bears emerge from their dens hungry, active, and visible. This is where the Northwood season begins. At Northwood Grand Expeditions, spring bear hunts are intentionally limited and carefully managed. Our focus is quality over quantity—access to prime ground, ethical harvest opportunities, and a...