In order to participate in a guided hunt with Oakridge guide Service in Northern Wisconsin you will need the following licenses. For exact license information please follow the link below to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

          Black Bear- with or without hounds

To Harvest: Class A Harvest Permit
                    With Dogs- Zone A
                    Over Bait-Zone A1 or C
Note: if you would like to hunt over bait and use dogs you will need a Zone A Permit

Spectators need to purchase a Class B pursuit permit to hunt in the training and harvest seasons. Class B pursuit permits can be purchased over the counter at anytime.

Note: Wisconsin Bear Permits are drawn on a lottery points system. It takes several years to obtain a permit, you cannot purchase them over-the-counter.

If you would like to do any fishing after your hunt there are several lakes in the area. WI. fishing licenses can be purchased over the counter at anytime.         

Lodging Available on all hunts. Transportation provided during the hunt.

Please Note:

(a)Those hunters who have been drawn for a Class A Bear License can
purchase their license at any time beginning on March 10, 2008.
However, licenses purchased after September 3 are not valid until
three days after the purchase (Example: A license purchased on a
Monday is valid on Thursday).

(b)Hunters must apply at least once every three years
to retain their preference points.