Brown Bear Hunt Alaska

[wes01]

Hey guys so I am new to the thought of a Brown Bear hunt in alaska. I understand that there are 2 seasons Spring and Fall and the years alternate. I wanted to get some thoughts on what season is best and why and also the likes and dislikes of the season. I am older so me tracking 20 miles a day is not a good idea for me but i was thinking like a hunt by water would be cool. Any help or insight is appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Scottf270]

The peninsula is a even spring and odd year fall season. Most will say a fall hunt is less demanding as bears on fish may be more predictable.

Kodiak and other areas have yearly spring and fall seasons. Costs run from expensive to very expensive based on guide and location. If you have a budget, that will narrow down your options some.

 

[wyosteve]

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[TXHunt]

Yep, budget is going to determine where you go. Everything on Kodiak and Peninsula are $30k+, you can do other areas for half of that but the size of bears goes down.

 

[Nine Banger]

I was locked in on starting to put in for Kodiak tag last year.

I heard Spring bear will produce the best hide ever but overall, more bears have good hides in Fall.

I found out right before the deadline to apply that the guy I wanted to go with requires 300 win mag with 200gr copper solids so I didn't pursue it any further.

I train with a few hundred rounds before hunts and don't want to shoot like that. I still want to go but need to put the time and effort into finding someone that is comfortable with 6.5 PRC on down.

 

[6mm Remington]

I went grizzly bear hunting with Ovis Outfitters on the North side of the Brooks Range way above the Arctic Circle in 2019 and had an awesome hunt and got a fabulous 7 1/2' boar grizzly. He is just gorgeous. Matt & Emily Thoft are great folks who have great people working for them. I would feel comfortable going with Ovis Outifitters again on anything they guide for in a heart beat. Might try and contact them and see what they have to say. David

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