Let me start this post by saying that I have a great wife.

Yesterday she called me at work to tell me her Mom's brain scan came back clear. (She had a tumor removed in April)
That is the first bit of good news in my house in a few months. Then, she dropped the bomb!

"Honey, why don't you go ahead and book your bear hunt for next spring".

After picking myself up I uttered "uh, oK Hon".

I have been reading everything I can get my hands on regarding Bears and Bear hunting in the last 6 months and I have spent countless hours here and on a million guides websites. I am pretty sure Manitoba is where I want to go, my budget being between 3-5k, with taxidermy figured in. I'll be driving up from the Chicago area and figure 1 night camping or in a motel each way.

Can you recommend me some Manitoba guides in my price range.

Thanks,
Bowflex