Canadian Bear Hunt — Wilderness Medicine CME Adventure
May 31 – June 7, 2027

Step into the remote wilds of northern British Columbia for a once-in-a-lifetime black bear hunting expedition combined with immersive wilderness medicine education. This 7-night / 5-day hunting CME adventure places you deep in vast, untouched Canadian backcountry while earning valuable continuing medical education alongside expert faculty and seasoned local guides.

Based out of the stunning lakefront camps of Compass Mountain Outfitters, this experience blends spot-and-stalk black bear hunting, hands-on wilderness medical training, and full-service lodge comfort in a region known for producing world-class trophy black bears. Days are spent in rugged mountain terrain and alpine valleys, followed by evenings of focused lectures, case-based discussions, and shared meals in a warm, welcoming backcountry lodge atmosphere.

This course is designed for those who want to practice real-world wilderness medicine in the environments where it actually matters. You’ll refine assessment, stabilization, evacuation, and decision-making skills while actively participating in a demanding and rewarding hunting experience. With limited access, expansive terrain, and expert logistical support, this is not a classroom simulation — it’s medicine, learning, and adventure fully integrated.

This is more than a trip.

It’s an opportunity to hunt hard, learn deeply, and build lifelong friendships in one of Canada’s most iconic wilderness regions.

If you’ve been looking for a CME experience that feels less like a conference and more like the adventure you’ve always dreamed of — this is it.

This expedition is designed for individuals who want to combine authentic black bear hunting with hands-on wilderness medicine education in a remote Canadian backcountry setting, while learning alongside experienced guides and medical faculty.

This is a small, tight-knit group experience built around shared effort, mutual respect, and collaboration between hunters, guides, and medical faculty. Evenings at camp foster open discussion, learning, and camaraderie, and many participants form lasting friendships through the shared challenges and rewards of the trip.

If you value teamwork, inclusivity, and learning by doing, you’ll feel right at home.

This is not just a hunt — it’s a fully immersive wilderness medicine adventure set deep in remote Canadian bear country. Over the course of the week, you’ll move between rugged mountain terrain, pristine alpine valleys, and cozy backcountry camps while blending serious black bear hunting with hands-on CME education in the environments where these skills truly matter. Long days in the field, focused learning, great food, and shared challenges quickly turn this group into something that feels more like family than classmates.

What makes this experience unique is how seamlessly authentic hunting days transition into meaningful medical education. You’ll spend your days spot-and-stalk hunting in vast mountain zones known for producing exceptional black bears, then return to camp for structured lectures, case discussions, and skill-based learning. Comfortable base camp amenities — including hot showers, hearty meals, and warm bunkhouses — provide the perfect balance to intense days spent in the field.

Wilderness medicine is taught in context, not in a classroom. Educational sessions focus on realistic hunting-related injuries, environmental exposure, evacuation planning, and medical decision-making in austere settings. Learning alongside experienced Canadian guides and Wild Med Adventures faculty allows you to immediately connect theory to practice — reinforcing skills through real terrain, real fatigue, and real-world scenarios.

This rhythm keeps the experience challenging, immersive, and sustainable, allowing participants to stay engaged both physically and mentally throughout the week.

Yes, you’ll earn CME credits — but you’ll also leave with:

Most participants leave saying they never imagined CME could feel like this — and immediately start asking when the next adventure is.

7 Nights / 8 Days
Grand Prairie Northern British Columbia Grand Prairie

This trip combines guided black bear hunting, immersive wilderness medicine education, and remote backcountry living, all supported by experienced Canadian outfitters and Wild Med Adventures faculty.

Grand Prairie, Canada

Grand Prairie Compass Mountain Outfitters Base Camp Hunting Zones

Compass Mountain Outfitters Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie

Participants are responsible for booking their own flights. Ground transportation during the program is provided as outlined in the itinerary.

Delegates should be vaccinated appropriately. Please refer to CDC recommendations for travel to Canada and consult your healthcare provider prior to departure.

Trip preparation resources:

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

    •    ACCME Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of the Wilderness Medical Society and Wild Med Adventures, LLC. The Wilderness Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    •    The Wilderness Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    •    All educational content presented in this activity has been reviewed and validated as appropriate in keeping with sound scientific principles.

Contact our team for the current trip leader information.

Educational instruction is provided by the Wild Med Adventures faculty, who are responsible solely for the medical education and CME components of this course.

All hunting logistics, guiding, field operations, and camp management are provided by Compass Mountain Outfitters, an experienced Canadian outfitting operation. Wild Med Adventures faculty are not hunting guides and are not responsible for hunting safety, wildlife encounters, weapon handling, or field navigation.

Participants are responsible for their own decisions, personal safety, and appropriate use of equipment at all times. Faculty and instructors may change based on availability.

Full payment is due 90 days prior to the course start date.
A $500 late fee will be added for payments received after this deadline, or your spot may be forfeited.

Participants must carry appropriate insurance for this course.
This includes:

Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover trip cancellation, illness, injury, or delays.
Rescue insurance is required, and Global Rescue or an equivalent provider is recommended.

Participation in this expedition involves guided hunting activities and travel in remote and austere wilderness environments in northern British Columbia, Canada. Activities may include extended periods of hiking over uneven terrain, exposure to wildlife including large game animals, variable weather conditions, limited access to medical facilities, use of firearms, and travel in areas with delayed evacuation capability. These activities inherently involve risk, including but not limited to personal injury, illness, wildlife encounters, equipment loss or damage, evacuation delays, and travel disruption.

Participants are solely responsible for their own decisions, conduct, and actions throughout the trip, including firearm handling, movement in the field, and adherence to guide instructions. Wild Med Adventures faculty provide medical education only and do not provide hunting instruction, guiding, wildlife management, or field safety oversight. All hunting logistics, guiding services, camp operations, and field leadership are provided by Compass Mountain Outfitters. Wild Med Adventures and its faculty are not responsible for hunting conditions, wildlife behavior, weapon use, terrain hazards, or participant conduct in the field.

This expedition is physically demanding and takes place in remote wilderness settings with limited access to definitive medical care. Participants are responsible for assessing their own physical fitness, medical readiness, and ability to safely participate in hunting and backcountry activities prior to enrollment. Participation is not advised for individuals who are unable to tolerate prolonged physical exertion, variable weather exposure, or remote travel conditions.

Participants are required to carry rescue and evacuation insurance covering remote and austere environments for the duration of the trip. Personal medical insurance valid for international travel is required. Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover trip cancellation, delays, missed connections, weather-related disruptions, illness, injury, or early departure. Participants are solely responsible for obtaining and maintaining appropriate insurance coverage.

Participants are responsible for securing all required travel documents for entry into Canada, including a valid passport and any visa requirements based on nationality. Entry requirements are subject to change and may vary depending on citizenship.

By enrolling in and participating in this expedition, participants acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with wilderness travel, hunting activities, firearm use, and remote-area operations. Participants voluntarily assume full responsibility for their participation and agree to release Wild Med Adventures, its faculty, and affiliated partners from liability to the fullest extent permitted by law.