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Enjoy the beauty of nature while preserving it for future generations to enjoy. Bear Creek Hunting Preserve is located in Bladen County North Carolina and is nicknamed “Mother Nature’s Playground” due to its dense concentration of unique geography. Bear Creek has 200 acres of unique forested landscape for you to explore which includes access to the Cape Fear River, two fishing ponds and a duck impoundment. Bear Creek not only provides hunters with land to hunt, also opportunities for all nature lovers to come experience the beauty of the outdoors. Whether you would like to hunt the animals, fish on the river, watch the wildlife or just enjoy a peaceful hike in the woods, Bear Creek Hunting Preserve is the place to go. Experience the peace that being surrounded by nature can bring.

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Nature and Recreational Services

Nature Walk/Bird Watching

If you enjoy being out in nature and observing its peaceful beauty, come walk our trails. Bear Creek has a duck impoundment that will surely bring some views of our wild ducks.

Primitive Camping

If you are into primitive camping, Bear Creek has a perfect spot that is an elevated area on the Preserve to provide more viewing area. You may even see our flying squirrel that has a house near the camping area.

Dog Training area

Need to train your dog(s) not to be gun shy? Bear Creek offers an area for training your beloved future hunting companion.

Fishing

Bear Creek has two ponds and access to the Cape Fear River that provide different opportunities to catch a variety of fish. Beginning fisher? We have equipment that you can rent and a guide is available to help provide tips and tricks.

Ready for Your Next Adventure?

ONE YEAR ALL ACCESS HUNTING/FISHING LEASE : $1,000

Guided Deer, Duck and Turkey hunts - $250 a day w/o lodging

Guided Deer, Duck and Turkey hunts - $350 a day w/ lodging

Varmint hunts - $25 a day/night

Fishing - $30 a day or $50 for two days

Nature walk/Bird watching - $15 a day for group of 1-5 people

Primitive Camping - $30 for a weekend

Dog Training area - $40

Gun Safety Class - $80

Nature Safety Class - $30

First Aid Class - $30

Nature Safety and First Aid Class - $50

Shotgun with hunting gear, a duck decoy, ammunition, and binoculars on a black surface.

Why Hunt Or Explore With Us?

We love nature and all that it has to offer, from its beauty to its resources. Today, we channel that passion into providing others with guidance and the know how on working with nature while developing a community of like minded individuals to help preserve the land and its resources for generations to come.

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Hunting Preserve sign with a bear silhouette, trees, and mountains, indicating Bear Creek Hunting Preserve in North Carolina, established 2023.
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