Hey TX, I goto Canada yearly at least once sometimes more. This happens a lot, I know its against the regs. up there but, they are just like every place else. I personally wouldn't take any chances like this. But the residents up there know that the rangers, are few and far between. As for the hunter in your case, why did he shoot an ugly little bear? I don't think that has anything to do with the outfitter. The outfitter the laws he broke were getting rid of the bear IF that is what happened, in order to keep a paying customer happy for a return trip. Now it sounds like the story is a little twisted or hear say. So i wouldn't take it to heart. Use a quality outfitter, you paya alittle more for nice accomodations, a nice brochure, and a nice website, these places I have found offer the best all around trips.

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