Alaska Brown Bear 2025 Spring Yacht hunt
Package price
Package price
with Brown bear included
Alisha - Professional Hunter
United States
Response rate: 57%
Response time: within a day
More about us
Our company was established in 1974 and operates in 1 territory.
With over 40 years of guiding experience in Southeast Alaska and Glacier Bay National Park, We are an exceptional choice for your next hunting adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. We were formed in 1974 by Master Guides Jimmie C. and MaryAnn. Over the years, the business has grown to be one of the largest professional Guide/Outfitter operations in the State of Alaska. We are a family-owned and operated, with Master Guide Mutts and Zach carrying on the outfitting tradition.
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About this hunt
You will be hunting the Famous ABC Islands (Admiralty, Baranof, and Chicagof) for huge Brown Bears. We have hunts available in both spring and fall every year. Our hunts take place from one of our Yachts that serve as base camp. From there you access the hunting areas in smaller 16 -18 ft boats or “Skiffs.” Our spring hunts are combination Brown Bear and Black Bear hunts and are 10 days long. Spring Brown bear hunting begins in mid-April extending into mid- May. During the spring season, bears emerging from their winter dens venture to the shoreline and grass flats in search of the major source of food this time of year - new plant growth, kelp, and small crustaceans along the coastline. Hunting is a spot-and-stalk style. Skiffs launched from the yacht base-camp vessel are used to cruise promising stretches of shoreline, or to access grass flats where bears come to feed, typically in late evening - often at last light. This is a totally free-range, fair chase hunt that brings you to some of the most magnificent country on Earth - with the added bonus of a chance at a phenomenal Brown Bear trophy, and World-class Black Bear; often the size of Grizzlies! Hunters should be prepared to hunt in Simms waders with wading Boots, and be able to walk at least 2 miles over slick, uneven ground. Shooting distances typically are under 100 yards and hunters should be prepared to shoot from many different positions as a dead rest is not always possible, and shooting sticks are generally not functional in our area. Good optics is a must, as many hours are spent sitting and glassing shorelines. There is always a myriad of wildlife to see other than bears - sea mammals, birds, and whales. The Brown Bear we work to harvest square from 9ft to 10ft+ with skull size ranging from 22 1/2 - 28 inch. Black Bear square from 7ft to 8 1/2ft+ with skulls ranging from 17 - 22 inch. Please inquire for available dates!
Guided
(Regular trip)
Rifle Hunting
Stalking
Hunting season: 20 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2025
Success rate
Almost 100% shooting opportunity. The Brown Bear we work to harvest square from 9ft to 10ft+ with skull size ranging from 22 1/2 - 28 inch.
Where you will hunt
Territory
The pristine Alaska Panhandle, sometimes referred to as Southeast Alaska, is the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Alaska, which lies west of the northern half of the Canadian province of British Columbia. The majority of the panhandle's area is part of the Tongass National Forest, the United States' largest national forest. The region is noted for its mild rainy climate and beautiful scenery. Southeast Alaska is a temperate rain forest within the Pacific temperate rain forest zone, which extends from northern California to Prince William Sound.
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: 10000 sq miles
Operating since: 1974 year
Structure by elevation
Plains: 50%
Hills: 50%
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 50%
Forest: 50%
Entertainment services
Excursions Fishing
Where you will stay
Alaskan Grandeur Yacht
ALASKAN GRANDEUR is a 80 foot custom yacht, launched new in 2001 and refreshed and updated in 2011. The Alaskan Grandeur offers 4 guest suites, each with a private bath, and in-room satellite phone. This affords up to 8 Guests very comfortable accommodations. The Grandeur boasts a spacious salon complete with a large, comfortable leather couch for regaling the days’ events. The Alaskan Grandeur is a single-screw deep draft design, complete with hydraulic stabilizers to ensure a smooth and comfortable ride. The Grandeur is an extremely quiet vessel to travel on. With a fly-bridge complete with captains’ seating, the view is breathtaking, with only the rush of water, sound of Gulls or Bald Eagles, and blowing of Whales to serenade your stay atop the vessel. The Grandeur is equipped with some of the latest navigational equipment; from radar to underwater sonar to GPS real-time tracking. All these instruments combine to make your adventure safe and comfortable. Bring good books and movies!
Facilities: Bathroom Ensuite shower
How to get there
We recommend that all travelers get full-flex tickets as you are traveling to the Last Frontier and weather will at times play a big part in getting in or out of Alaska. Bear hunters most generally fly into Petersburg, Alaska. From there, hunters proceed to a pre-designated Air Charter company where we have made all the arrangements, to be flown via float plane to our vessel awaiting your arrival in the field. Please take note of the travel details and dates included on your contract for booking of flights.
Nearest airport: Petersburg Airport
Distance from airport: 151 miles
Transfer from airport: No
Transfer from railway: No
Other information
Gun rental: Yes
Vaccination required: No
Terms
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
Cancellation
- More than one year out 25% deposit. The balance of the 50% deposit due 1 year prior to trip.
- Deposit refunded only if same trip is re-booked at full rate less a 20% Cancellation fee of total trip cost. In the event trip is not re-booked for any reason, the deposit shall be forfeited.
- Payment for the trip is due 90 days prior to commencement of trip.
- License, Tag, and Air Charter payable by January 1 of year of hunt; Non-refundable.
- It is recommended that cancellation Insurance be purchased to protect your deposit.
- A SIGNED LIABILITY RELEASE FORM REQUIRED BEFORE BEGINNING OF HUNT.
- Not responsible for delays or changes due to weather.
Price DOES NOT include
- Air Charters to and from base camp FOB Juneau or Petersburg, Alaska: $1800 (approx)
- WWHF - Hunter Preservation $150.00
- Obtaining State/Federal Permits $100.00
- Hunting license: $160
- Brown bear tag fee: $1000
- Black bear tag fee: $450
- Wolf tag fee: $60
- Shipping, Tanning of trophies, Skull cleaning: price on request
- Meat Processing
- Satellite phone
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuity suggestion: 10-15% of hunt cost
- Gun rental: $350
Wounding
- If an animal is wounded and not recovered it is considered to have been taken.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Trophy measurement
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
Price DOES NOT include
- Air Charters to and from base camp FOB Juneau or Petersburg, Alaska: $1800 (approx)
- WWHF - Hunter Preservation $150.00
- Obtaining State/Federal Permits $100.00
- Hunting license: $160
- Brown bear tag fee: $1000
- Black bear tag fee: $450
- Wolf tag fee: $60
- Shipping, Tanning of trophies, Skull cleaning: price on request
- Meat Processing
- Satellite phone
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuity suggestion: 10-15% of hunt cost
- Gun rental: $350
Cancellation
- More than one year out 25% deposit. The balance of the 50% deposit due 1 year prior to trip.
- Deposit refunded only if same trip is re-booked at full rate less a 20% Cancellation fee of total trip cost. In the event trip is not re-booked for any reason, the deposit shall be forfeited.
- Payment for the trip is due 90 days prior to commencement of trip.
- License, Tag, and Air Charter payable by January 1 of year of hunt; Non-refundable.
- It is recommended that cancellation Insurance be purchased to protect your deposit.
- A SIGNED LIABILITY RELEASE FORM REQUIRED BEFORE BEGINNING OF HUNT.
- Not responsible for delays or changes due to weather.
Wounding
- If an animal is wounded and not recovered it is considered to have been taken.
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (4)
Excellent hunting experience
2017 brown/black bear combo
Accommodations aboard the yacht are first class. Mutts and Zach Decker are extremely knowledgeable about the animals and the areas they hunt them in. Great Christian atmosphere through the entire trip. I have 2 friends hunting brown bears with 2 different outfitters this season and they saw a total of 5 bears in 20 days. I was fortunate to take the 17th brown bear I saw on the 5th day!
I'm not a super patient person and hunting Brown bears with this outfitter is an afternoon affair. You normally don't get to sleep until after midnight. Most days go back out after 2:00 pm. Makes for a long boring day on the yacht.
Unique, challenging and rewarding
Great setting and the guides help you accomplish the impossible. It was physically and mentally challenging, but very satisfying. Hospitality and food were also great. Come fully prepared and ready to shoot from unconventional positions.
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