Photo hide

Bear & Wolverine Hides – Boréal Wildlife Centre

Outside, 1.8 km from Lentuan luonnonsuojelualue (Ystävyyden puisto)by Boréal Wildlife Centre

French-Finnish hide operation in Viiksimo Kuhmo. Co-founded by wildlife photographer and documentary filmmaker Kari Kemppainen (25+ years experience). Hides praised for exceptional backdrops and positioning for ideal light conditions — described as breathtaking. Brown bear and wolverine reliably present; wolf occasional. French-speaking guides available — unique in Finnish hide market. Accommodation at the lodge in boreal forest. Also excellent passage bird photography spring/autumn.

Species

Brown Bear
Eurasian Beaver
Golden Eagle
Moose
Western Capercaillie
White-tailed Eagle
Wolverine

Months

January, closed
February, closed
March, closed
April, open
May, open
June, open
July, open
August, open
September, open
October, open
November, open
December, closed

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov