jamaro Report post Posted January 1, 2011 Hey Everybody... I have wanted to do a spring bear hunt for the longest time and I was thinking about going to Canada but I don't know if I could stare at a pile of donuts all day and not jump out of the stand and snack on a few so I started looking at different options... It looks like there are some Spring Bear hunts on the Res ... Does anybody have any experience with Nichols Guide Service?? thanks Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bullwidgeon Report post Posted January 4, 2011 They are good at bear hunting. I have ran into them in the field on bear in the pear hunts and seen them in action. Nice guys too. The res is full of bears too, I can't imagine it would be a bad time.... Bret M. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionhunter Report post Posted January 4, 2011 1st class outfit. Thumbs up. Whitey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deserthntr Report post Posted January 7, 2011 one of my family friends is one of the nichols guides moms. she is an older lady that i used to mow her lawn, till i got to busy at discount tire. but her son guides for them. i hear lots of bear stories so they are a great service, i would definately hire them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted January 9, 2011 If you want to hunt bears on WMA res, try to hook up with Marty Gatewood. He's a native guide and really knows his bears. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 300ultramag. Report post Posted January 9, 2011 you will be in good hands with both parties.. the nichols will take good care of ya.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leftcoast Report post Posted January 14, 2011 I hunted with Nichols Guiding Service this past May. Jared Nichols was my guide and after my buddy backed out of the hunt I decided to do a 2 bear hunt. On day 1 I shot a 420 lb black after a several hour chase with hounds. We started the chase after seeing the bear's pic on a trail cam set on a bait site. The next evening I shot a 507 lb chocolate bear over bait at last light. He missed the B&C by 2/8". You couldn't find a harder working outfitter than Nichols. I too considered Canada and Alaska but the number of bears on the WMA is simply amazing. No bugs, no airline travel and over the counter tags is simply a great deal. The biggest problem in hunting with Jared is trying not to pull the trigger on the first bear you see. He can literally have you looking at several bears each day. In addition, it is some of the most beautiful country in Arizona. While driving to the 1st bait site on day one we saw antelope, coues and mule deer, elk, and turkey. Jared is 100% opportunity on bears, whether rifle, handgun or archery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted January 14, 2011 Wow.. that is great to hear...I ended up booking with a different outfitter because I was having a hard time getting a hold of Jerod... But It is going to be an interesting hunt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youngbuck Report post Posted January 14, 2011 Hope your hunt turns out good Jason. I have seen pictures from Jarred's WMA bear hunts. The bears don't look like the AZ bears I usally find. Ive seen some pictures of huge bears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted January 15, 2011 Thanks Brother.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arizonahunter Report post Posted January 31, 2011 Good luck on the hunt, let us know how it goes! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted February 1, 2011 will do... thanks J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rombo Report post Posted May 1, 2011 Jarred has it going on on the Res!!! Great hunt! You will be very satisfied!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roninflag Report post Posted May 24, 2011 Hey Everybody... I have wanted to do a spring bear hunt for the longest time and I was thinking about going to Canada but I don't know if I could stare at a pile of donuts all day and not jump out of the stand and snack on a few so I started looking at different options... It looks like there are some Spring Bear hunts on the Res ... Does anybody have any experience with Nichols Guide Service?? thanks Jason wHEN IS THE HUNT?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamaro Report post Posted May 25, 2011 Hey Everybody... I have wanted to do a spring bear hunt for the longest time and I was thinking about going to Canada but I don't know if I could stare at a pile of donuts all day and not jump out of the stand and snack on a few so I started looking at different options... It looks like there are some Spring Bear hunts on the Res ... Does anybody have any experience with Nichols Guide Service?? thanks Jason wHEN IS THE HUNT?? It is in TWO WEEKS!! I am jacked up..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
