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We hunt the Alaska Peninsula for Brown Bear. This location is known to harbor the largest bears in the world.
Alaska Peninsula
The Alaskan Peninsula is an immense, rugged, and remote land. Virtually all access is by small plane and both of our exclusive guiding concessions are in designated wilderness areas so all hunting is done on foot. The terrain is damp, moss covered tundra with numerous streams separated by rolling hills and volcanic mountains.
Grizzly Skins of Alaska has 2 exclusive federal guiding concessions surrounding our homestead on the Peninsula. We are the only outfitter allowed to guide in over a million acres of wilderness.
Although we have access to numerous permits, we believe that good hunting cannot be mass produced. By limiting the number of clients we take, as well as being highly selective, we have remained a premier producer of trophy brown bears on the peninsula since 1987. Every year our clients take bears that qualify for inclusion in both Safari Club and Boone and Crocket club record books. Virtually every year there are bears that die of old age in our areas and we have taken bears over 30 years old and with skulls scoring over 30 inches.
We have two bear seasons: spring and fall. They alternate with the spring season falling during even numbered years and fall seasons during the odd numbered years. There is a bear hunt every calendar year, but this system breaks it up to reduce hunting pressure on the animals. Tags are over-the-counter registration.
Spring Season is May 10th-25th of even-numbered years.
Fall Season is October 7th- 21st of odd-numbered years.
Hunting Methods
On a typical hunt you and your guide will be flown into a spike camp, comprised of a large tent with cots and cook table. Hunting is spot and stalk and hunters should come prepared to spend long days on the spotting hill glassing for trophy animals alongside their guide. You do not need to be a world class athlete however the ability to travel difficult terrain, occasionally at a rapid pace, will greatly enhance your chance of success. Typically, shots at bears are under 100 yards.
After your hunt, you will return to the lodge, where you will be made comfortable and be able to relax and shower while their departure arrangements are made. A satellite phone is in camp and can be utilized if flights need to be changed.
Weather
Weather during the hunting season can vary greatly. Hunters should be prepared for a wide range of weather conditions from gale force winds, rain or snow to 70F and sunshine. Average temps vary from 30F-60F. Pack accordingly. Quality gear goes a long way toward your comfort and ability to succeed.
Trophy Care, Export and Departure
Trophies will be transported from the field in the raw. Our guides are all trained in trophy preservation and will turn and salt the hides. Arrangements will be made to ship trophies to a local taxidermist who can personally process and mount your trophy, or can expedite it to a taxidermist of your choice.
Licenses and Tags
Hunters should purchase their hunting licenses and required tags online in advance of their arrival. They can be purchased from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=huntlicense.main
Please coordinate with us to be sure proper hunting licenses and tags are secured before your trip.
