Wisconsin Black Bear Guide Service

Joe Kalmon has spent his life in northern Wisconsin—born and raised in the Mellen and Bad River Indian Reservation area—and that deep local knowledge shows in every hunt. Wisconsin Black Bear Guide Service focuses on one thing only: guided black bear hunts over bait. No fishing trips, no deer hunts, no sideline businesses. That specialization matters.

Your own dedicated baited stand. This is the core differentiator. Every hunter who books gets an active bait site that will not have another bear hunter in it for the entire season. Before your arrival, stands are pre-baited, pre-scouted, and ready to hunt.

"I was very impressed with your stands and the baiting operation. As a bow hunter stand placement and comfort is everything, and these fit the bill." — Mike Blaser, Janesville, WI

• •Zones: Private land in Zones A and D
• •Package: 5-day Wisconsin bear hunting packages
• •Land: 90% private property, thousands of acres
• •Stand Height: 12–14 feet (typical for bow hunting)
• •Typical Shot Distance: 15–20 yards
• •Weapon Options: Bow, rifle, black powder, crossbow, or pistol
• •Post-Hunt: Help retrieving your bear; two walk-in coolers available

Wisconsin tags are limited. That means bears have time to reach trophy size, and your odds of taking a respectable or trophy-sized bear are genuinely good. The pre-baiting and stand placement—done weeks before you arrive—eliminates guesswork. Comfort and positioning are handled. You show up ready to hunt.

Kalmon understands the effort it takes to acquire a Wisconsin bear tag. His philosophy: earn your trust by working harder than anyone else to make your hunt successful. Repeat customers are a point of pride for him, and the operation reflects that focus.

Contact for pricing and availability: - Phone: (715) 681-0549 - Email: [email protected]