Michigan Black Bear Hunting

2026 Season

Dates are subject to change.

Hunting Trip # 1: $2500.00 usd per hunter

First period license required.

5 Days Hunting/ 7 Nights Lodging

Arrive 9/7, Hunt 9/9 - 9/13, Depart 9/14

Hunting Trip # 2: $2500.00 usd per hunter

First or Second period license required.

5 Days Hunting/ 7 Nights Lodging

Arrive 9/12, Hunt 9/14 - 9/18, Depart 9/19

* Arrival time is 4p.m. - 8p.m. CT

* Additional hunting days are available at a rate of $500 a day. This rate will include lodging.

* Additional non-hunting lodging only days are available before or after your trip at a rate of $175 daily.

* For planning purposes, please arrange additional hunting or non-hunting lodging only days when booking your trip.

All Hunts require you drawing a License. We conduct all of our bear hunting trips in the Bergland Unit. It takes on average 4+ points to draw the 1st hunt period and 1 point to draw the 2nd hunt period. (Non-Resident draws take considerably more points) Please reach out to us for all application questions. You can also find all the application details and rules at: Mi.Gov.DNR.BearHunting.

* Application period is May 1 - June 1

*Important detail. If you are applying with a point balance, the system only considers your current point balance. You don't gain a point until you are unsuccessful or choose to only purchase a point.

Included in the trip:

Active baited sights, all baiting done by guides, lodging, retrieval of bear, delivery of your bear to the processor, freezer use during stay, assistance with registration, licensed guides, tree stands/ ground blinds/ chairs.

Not included in the trip:

Food/ meals, towels, hunting licenses, meat processing cost, transportation to and from hunting camp, transportation to and from hunting locations.

* A truck or high clearance SUV is recommended.

* Please plan on one vehicle for every two hunters.

* ATV requirement questions please inquire for more info.

Cabin/ Chalet style lodging with showers, electric, heat, TV, kitchen appliances, pots, pans, utensils, coffee pot, microwave, bedding are all included.

We have 3 Lodging options:

A. Shared style lodging for single hunter's.

B. Groups of two or more hunter's will be lodged in their own private unit.

C. Single hunter's not wanting shared lodging can request a private unit for an upcharge of $500. This upcharge will also cover one non-hunting guests.

* Non-Hunting guest's - $500 each.

* Lodging space is limited. All non-hunting guest's need prior approval when booking a hunting trip.

* We do our best to accommodate and meet the needs of all our guest's. Please reach out to us about any lodging question's you may have.

* Turtle Creek Outdoors will not tolerate any behavior that put's any guest or staff in an unsafe position or takes away from other guest's enjoying their trip.

We set up each hunter with active baits and plan on extra baits for each hunter. We will adjust quickly to changes in activity, to not waste time hunting unproductive bait sights. All bait sights utilize trail cameras. We hunt Public and Private Land with only the freshest and best bait. You will not be hunting over rotten, moldy or tainted feed.

Every bait sight is set up to utilize tree stands and ground blinds. We work with hunters to plan what set up they prefer. It is mandatory for all hunters and guests hunting from an elevated platform to provide and wear a safety harness. We welcome all hunters to hunt with us. We can accommodate for archery, rifle, crossbow, shotgun, muzzleloader and handgun. We also welcome hunters and guests with disabilities and /or health concerns. We take pride in offering personal attention and meeting the needs of our guests every step of the way.

When your license is drawn, we require a 50% deposit to secure your hunting trip. The balance is due upon arrival in the form of cash, money order or certified check. Please contact us if other payment schedules are needed.

* Please contact us about interest in hunting an upcoming season as early as possible. Normally we book at least one to two seasons ahead.

* When signing up in advance your name will be added to a list in the order they are received. We will communicate with you by phone or email, through this process, as it has several scenarios. Such as, point totals, group size, desired year or period.