Spring Bear Season 2025: Manitoba’s Black Bear Hunt with a Bow

Spring’s rolling in, and up here in Manitoba, that means bear season’s about to hit. The black bears are shaking off winter—big, shaggy targets I’m ready to stalk with my bow. Truck’s getting rigged, broadheads are sharp, and I’ve got an ALP pouch tucked in for the grind. Here’s the scoop on the 2025 spring hunt, plus why bear meat’s worth the draw, straight from bow legends like Steven Rinella, Cam Hanes, and Joe Rogan.

Season and Rules Rundown
Manitoba’s spring bear hunt kicks off the last Monday of April—April 28 for 2025—and runs through June 30. That’s over two months to pin a bruin with an arrow. Dates can shift, so double-check with Manitoba Wildlife Federation or gov.mb.ca closer to launch. Rules are tight: big game license, one bear per hunter, no cubs or sows with cubs—keep it legit. Baiting’s allowed, so I’ll be lugging oats and bacon grease to my stand soon. No dogs, no night shots, tag it quick. Some zones lock out non-residents, but outfitters like Agassiz or Riverside can sort you. Bow’s my game now—silent, close, and raw.
Why Bear Meat’s Worth the Shot
Manitoba’s black bears are beasts—300-pounders with hides I’ll tan and meat I’ll grill. Steven Rinella’s on MeatEater calling bear “underrated”—like beef with a wild twist, slow-cooked with some kick. Cam Hanes, the bow-hunting freak, brags about bear roasts after hauling ‘em off ridges—says it’s leaner than elk, hits harder than venison. Joe Rogan’s hyping bear fat as “liquid gold” for frying on his podcast. They’re right—last year’s haul gave me chops that shut my crew up fast. Trichinosis? Cook it to 160°F, no sweat. These guys talk it up like fine dining; I just know it’s dang good.
Stalking with ALP
Long hours creeping through bush or tuning my bow in the garage? I’ve got ALP pouches (9mg) under my lip—keeps me dialed in, no smoke, no spit. Perfect for a silent stalk or tweaking draw weight. Grab some with my code at  https://alppouch.com/BUSHMASTER —they’re my edge in the field or shop. Next post, I’ll break down the wooden bow rack I’m building for the truck. Stick around, and hunt hard.

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