The Bushmaster's Garage

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 ...

Out in the bush, I’m either tracking deer, wrenching on something, or working on renos/thinking of new woodworking projects. This blog’s my spot to share what works—gritty hacks, gear that holds up, and the little things that keep me sane on long hunts. First off: Tucker Carlson's ALP nicotine pouches. No smoke, no spit, just 3-9mg of focus when I’m sighting in a scope or wrenching on my truck. Grab some with my code https://alppouch.com/BUSHMASTER —keeps me sharp without a mess. I'll be diving into all sorts of stuff, so stick around if you’re into hunting, fixing, and building your way.