Alberta, Canada is a great place to hunt Black Bear. I went there a few years back and saw lots of bears while on stand. Plus in Alberta you can kill 2 bears per year. Right now would be a great time to be there. The bears are just coming out of hibernation and looking for anything to eat. The outfitter we went with is no longer in business and I don't know what they are getting for a hunt anymore. I went in 2000 so I am sure it has gone up from the $3000 we paid.