Guided Grizzly Bear Hunts | Coastal Brown Bear Hunts

Alaska Brown Bear and Combo Hunts

Alaska Coastal Brown Bear (Brown/Grizzly Bear) Hunts
We conduct trophy Alaska Coastal Brown Bear (Brown/Grizzly) hunts for many years in several excellent hunting areas in southwest Alaska. Our large hunting concessions literally cover hundreds of square miles of prime wilderness habitat for Brown/Grizzly bears. These areas offer excellent hunting for Brown/Grizzly bear, as well as an opportunity for other species. Hunts are conducted from comfortable base and spike camps along river corridors and adjacent hillside ridges. We have been extremely successful on trophy Brown bear and combo hunts.

Brown/Grizzly Bear hunts are conducted during mid-August through early September in our beautiful hunting concession. Hunts are spot and stalk, glassing from strategic river corridors along salmon streams and bear travel funnel areas. During the fall, daylight is shorter, we primarily hunt river corridors where bears are feeding on the last runs of spawning salmon. Hunters should be prepared for many hours of waiting and watching for the right bear to come out. More than anything, mental toughness is necessary. When a bear is spotted there may only be a few seconds, to accurately judge the bear and plan a stalk, and go after the animal. This is certainly one of the most adrenaline-charged hunts you can experience! We also use inflatable boats to access our hunting concession and do short hikes across braided streams to put stalks on a trophy Brown bears and Black bears. During late August, bears move back and forth from the river corridors during salmon runs and adjacent hillsides to feed on berry patches for food. Bears are rapidly packing on weight before hibernation. We do short backpack style hunts across braided rivers and corridor river ridges, doing a lot of glassing from strategic advantage points along river corridors. We also use ground blinds for protection from the harsh inclement weather, we setup blinds in strategic locations where bears have frequented in the past. Most bears that we take are in the 7 - 8 foot plus range, with a few larger bears. Like all hunting, finding a good boar requires patience. Clients can take Brown bear every year in our hunting concession. No drawing permit is required. Brown bear tags and other species tags can be purchased online at the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game website or over the counter in most Alaska sporting goods stores.

Clients may upgrade their hunt for a second Brown bear, Moose, Black bear, Wolverine, and Wolf. Wolf is a species of opportunity and available at no charge. We provide safe, quality, and highly successful trophy Brown bear hunts.

Rates:
$24,000 per person. Fully guided (1X1), 7-hunt days, 2-travel days, 9-days in field.
$20,000 per person. Guide service for 2 hunters and 1 guide (2X1), 7-hunt days, 2-travel days, 9-days in field.

Secondary trophy/other fees: 
Second Brown/Grizzly bear trophy fee: $12,000.
Moose (August 20 - September 25) trophy fee: $14,000.
Black bear trophy fee: $3,500.00.
Wolverine (September 1 - March 31) trophy fee: $2,500.
Wolf: No trophy fee.
Non-hunter: $7,500 per person.
Extra hunt days, if available: $2,500 per day.

Other Costs: 
Hunter Preservation Fund Contribution:  $200.    

Dates:
Fall bear hunts:  August 15 - September 3.
Spring bear hunts:  June 7 - 24.

Hunt includes: Professional guide service (1X1) or (2X1), accommodations (Arctic Oven tents), all meals and drinks, use of equipment, transportation in the field (inflatable boats), and trophy field preparation.

What to bring:  See Planner tab, suggested gear list. Reminder, leave rifle hard case and travel clothes bag with air transporter. Packing: recommend hunters pack personal gear in multiple small waterproof bags for easy transport on small air charter bush planes.

Travel: Arrival/departure point is Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska, where you will be met at the airport. Clients are responsible for commercial airline travel to/from Anchorage and air charter service to/from base camp. We suggest you arrive 2-3 days prior to your hunt commencing, to purchase Alaska hunting license, Brown/Grizzly bear locking-tag, any additional hunting gear or personal items you may need. We assist clients in coordinating air charter service to/from base camp. Air charter service fees are for passenger seat, 100 pounds of gear, rifle/case, and trophy during return flight. Air charter fees are determined by type of float plane/aircraft (Cessna 206 or DeHavilland Beaver) and length of flight. Air charter flights have passenger and weight restrictions. You may not hunt on the same-day-airborne.  For after the hunt and departure schedule, recommend 1-2 days in Anchorage for taxidermy trophy care or expediting trophy from Alaska to taxidermist of your choice. We recommend purchasing airline tickets with flexible change policies in the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances that may affect your airline travel.

Alaska Hunting License, Game Locking Tags, and Harvest Tickets:  Purchase Alaska hunting license and locking-tags online at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website or purchase upon arrival in Anchorage. For Nonresident clients, Alaska hunting license: $160 (U.S. nonresident), Brown/Grizzly Bear tag: $1,000, Moose tag: $800, Black Bear tag: $450, Wolverine tag: $350, and Wolf: $60.  For Nonresident Aliens: Alaska hunting license $630, Brown/Grizzly Bear tag: $1,300, Moose tag: $1,000, Black Bear tag: $600, Wolverine tag: $500, and Wolf: $100. Harvest tickets are required for most species (no fees for harvest tickets).

Hunt does not include:  Before and after hunt expenses, commercial airfare, air charter services, Alaska hunting license, big game locking-tags, hotels and meals, expediting/shipping trophy and game meat, taxidermy services, alcoholic beverages, and gratuity.

Travel Insurance.  We highly recommend all our clients purchase travel insurance with trip cancellation, as well as a Global Rescue Membership for medical advisory and evacuation. For guidance on these travel protection services and to enroll, contact Justin Walker at Global Rescue at phone: 1-435-680-2566 or 1-617-210-8110 or via email:  [email protected] or [email protected] or visit https://globalrescue.com/mikeodinsalaskaadventures/ or you should use another reputable provider.

Conditions. Mike Odin’s Alaska Adventures, LLC hunts are conducted on a fair chase basis in accordance with the State of Alaska Hunting regulations and Guiding regulations. All clients are required to sign a Guide-Outfitter Contract within 90 days after we receive your initial deposit, or before services are provided. Agreement provides specifics of your hunt as required by Alaska state law. For further clarification, we have posted our Payment and Cancellation Policy on our website. A State of Alaska Guide/Outfitter Hunt Record will be completed and signed by all our clients prior to the start of each hunt. Mike Odin’s Alaska Adventures, LLC requires all clients and guests to review and sign a Participation Release Form prior to start of activities. This agreement includes a release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risk, and loss payment. Also, we request clients and guests to complete our Guest Information Form to identify an emergency contact and to notify us of any medical situations or special medications that you may be taking that could be helpful in case of an emergency.