I think it's actually easier (and much cheaper) to hunt in Canada, particularly with favourable $ exchange rate we currently are seeing. BC has loads of black bear, and Ontario is also pretty good, although some states have pretty good concentrations of black bear too. The US is a pain in the lower backside to import your guns, having to be the holder of a US issued hunting license and then apply to the BATF for a form 6. I believe Immigration Canada requires one to fill out a form to temporarily bring your guns in. In any event, you would be required to use the services of an outfitter. It's kinda weird: it's harder to get guns into the US, but once there, attitudes are much more welcoming wrt to firearms. In Canada, it's easier to get your guns in but once here, there are many tree hugging socialist nit wits that get their panties in a twist upon the mere mention of firearms. There are strict storage and transport laws throughout Canada.