Trophy Coastal Black Bear Hunting in Alaska

Prince of Wales Island, Alaska

— 2008 Pricing —

Read the story of my Coastal Black Bear hunt . (that's my bear in the photo above)

Phil Whittemore - International Hunter & Fisherman
President, BlueWaterBigGame.com, LLC
my previous hunts

5 day Alaska Trophy Coastal Black Bear Hunt

$4,800 - 2x1 (2 hunters / 1 guide)
$6,800 - 1x1 (1 hunter / 1 guide)

Hunting Season

Spring - April, May, & June
Fall - September & October

Hunt Description

Experience some of the finest hunting available on Prince of Wales Island and Misty Fjords for Trophy Coastal Black Bears. This is a spot and stalk hunt which takes place by boat in the bays and inlets of Southeast Alaska.

Wildlife is abundant on these hunts and allows you an excellent opportunity to view whales, porpoises, seals, and sea lions. On the beaches many small animals such as Mink, Pine Martin, and Land Otters may be seen as well as Sitka Blacktail Deer, Wolves, Bald Eagles, and the ever present Black Bear.

In the spring, bears gather on the beaches and tidal flats while in search of Crabs, Mussels, and green grasses. In the fall they congregate on the salmon spawning streams and berry patches. This is a high success hunt which offers multiple opportunities at bears that average 7 foot squared in the spring and 6 to 6 1/2 foot in the fall. Weights range from 300 to 500 pounds, with an occasional fall bear as heavy as 700 pounds. On average we see between 5 to 15 bears per day. Skulls average 19" to 21".

Expect anything from blue skies and sun to heavy rain and wind on both spring (April, May, & June) and fall (September & October) hunts. We commonly set crab and shrimp pots while hunting. Although the bear are lighter in weight in the spring, their coats are sometimes in better condition.

The black bear hunts are not very physically demanding and tend to be both relaxing and enjoyable making it a great hunt for two or more such as father and son groups. If you wish to extend your trip other activities such as salt and freshwater fishing or waterfowl hunting can be added depending on the time of the year.

Camp & Accommodations

Lodging for one or two hunters is generally on a 31 foot boat. For larger groups we use a wall tent camp.

Getting There

You fly into Ketchikan Alaska on a Friday and depart the following Friday.

Included in the price:

• 5 days of hunting
• Airport Transfer
• 2x1 Guided Hunt
• Accommodations, meals and beverages during the hunt
• Field preparation of trophy

Not included in the price:

• Hunting License - Non-resident $85
• Black Bear Tag - $225
• Observor rate - $2,000
• Borough Sales Tax of 2.5%
• Gratuities to Professional Hunter, Guide or Staff
• Lodging, drinks, meals and travel charges incurred before and after the contracted period of the hunt, or because of national holidays
• Excess luggage fee charged by airlines
• Shipment of trophies
• Taxidermy of trophies
• Telephone calls
• Items of a personal nature
• Entry Visa (if required)
• Insurance (Trip Cancellation, Medical Evacuation, etc.)

Current Weather Conditions

If you have specific questions about this hunt or are looking for something in particular, please contact us today.

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