2024 Grizzly Hunt Alaska

[Smtn10pt]

I would definitely have a spotter and a digiscoping adapter. Ive taken several videos through mine the last few times ive been to Alaska and I cant imagine going without it now. I have the Ollin.

 

[call em in]

I agree with what the others have said. I would pick up a wolf tag if that is an option for you. And bring your chair if that will help you be comfortable and glass longer.

Good luck and keep us posted!

 

[Nick Muche]

Steve Hallenbeck, Double Broomed Guiding and Outfitting.

How did it go?

 

[eamyrick]

How did it go?

50 miles, 8 nights.
19 bears.
2 grouse tacos.
15 moose.
30 caribou.
1 night of the Northern Lights.

0 Boar Grizzlies.

Had a phenomenal time and Steve was top notch it just didn’t play out but I imagine I’ll be back one spring.

 

[eamyrick]

 

[eamyrick]

 

[eamyrick]

Gear felt pretty dialed:
-using the nixwax rewaterproof wash on the Arcteryx jacket was a big plus
-I used drops but would bring a sawyer mini as well next year to instantly drink when we hit water. I’m kinda a water hog.
-I didn’t bring baskets for my trecking poles, I won’t make that mistake again in tundra.
-I brought 3k food per day and for me that’s too much. 2-2200 was plenty but I would add bone broth.


We did a 3k up and 3k down in a 20 hour period that included a bivy in a creek bed. I’ve never been more tired in my life. From now on my stove and some calories will be coming out for glassing sessions. I picked up the Mont Bell Bivy bag before and paired with my MH puffy pants it made for a decent night of sleep out. I also used my Kifaru Sheep tarp several days and have sense added 4 stakes and 2 extra guy outs.

 

[mtwarden]

Thanks for the update; sounds like a great adventure- you’ll get a bear next go round!

 

[eamyrick]

Thanks for the update; sounds like a great adventure- you’ll get a bear next go round!

I may need a wise seasoned Montana backcountry vet for the spring to lead me to one!

 

[Nick Muche]

Sounds like it was a good time!

 

[TXHunt]

Sounds like this fall has been tough hunting as far as seeing boars. The few people I know that went this fall all had amazing trips but came home without a bear.

 

[Northwest Outdoors]

That's a bummer you didn't end up taking a bear but either way it still sounds like one heck of an adventure and that's what counts!

 

[6mm Remington]

Hope you have a fantastic hunt. Enjoy all that it holds as you will have memories forever. Take lots of pictures. Make sure you have a way to charge your cell phone for more pictures.
I hunted with Ovis Outfitters late August 2019. Had a fantastic time and got a 7 1/2" grizzly bear that was 14 years old. Hunted the north side of the Brooks Range.

280AI shooting 140 gr. Nosler Accubond reloads.

 

[Doc Holliday]

50 miles, 8 nights.
19 bears.
2 grouse tacos.
15 moose.
30 caribou.
1 night of the Northern Lights.

0 Boar Grizzlies.

Had a phenomenal time and Steve was top notch it just didn’t play out but I imagine I’ll be back one spring.

Sounds like it was an awesome adventure! Was this with Steve's Outdoor Adventures?

 

[eamyrick]

Sounds like it was an awesome adventure! Was this with Steve's Outdoor Adventures?

Steve Hallenbeck.