I will second all the positive things said about Ryan (Stickflingers) here on this thread and any others. While I ended up NOT hunting with Ryan in Manitoba and went with another outfitter, I can't say enough good about him. The advice and suggestions he gave me over a period of months prior to my hunt in Manitoba back in 08 were incredibly helpful and on top of that, you just won't find a nicer guy than Ryan - with a great sense of humor as well. You will definitely NOT go wrong in booking a hunt with him - he knows bears and he knows bear hunting with a bow.