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Alaska Peninsula Brown Bear Hunt
It may come as a surprise that the Alaskan Peninsula produces the largest brown bears in the world.
Most hunters don’t believe it at first because everyone knows they come from Kodiak Island…right? Wrong! 8 of the 10 largest brown bears entered into the Boone & Crockett Record books between 2007-2017 were from the Alaskan Peninsula, the other 2 from Kodiak Island.
Of the 256 brown bears entered into the books during that span:
- 50% were from the Alaskan Peninsula
- 35% from Kodiak Island
- 15% from everywhere else
Based on these stats, it seems clear to us that hunting brown bear on the Peninsula is the way to go! Not only are most of the big bears coming from that area in recent years, but the price is substantially less than hunts on Kodiak Island (where you also have to draw a tag).
Spring Brown Bear Hunts on the Peninsula
The Alaska Peninsula near Cold Bay, Alaska is one of our premier brown bear hunting areas. It is only hunted on even numbered years during the spring, and is hands down the best location for trophy sized brown bears in Alaska. This region is good, if not better than Kodiak Island for huge coastal brown bears.
- May 10-31 (only on even numbered years)
- Units 9E and D *more SCI record bears have come from these two units than any other in Alaska
- Most bears will square over 10′! *our largest came from this unit in 2016 and squared 11′ 2″ with a 30.6″ skull
- Hunting is from spike camps accessed by a Super Cub with large tundra tires. You will be hunting near the Bering Sea where bears will be searching for carcasses as they emerge from their dens.
Fall Brown Bear Hunts on the Peninsula
If you would prefer to hunt in the fall, and are truly after a 10′ brown bear, you want to consider this hunt in GMU 9E out of Pt Heiden, Alaska. You will be spot-and-stalk or stand hunting primarily in the low country along the salmon streams and rivers which will be full of returning sockeye and silver salmon. The bears will be fishing to gain weight needed for hibernation.
- October 1-21 (only on odd numbered years)
- Unit 9E
- The goal on this hunt is a bear over 9′, but they can get up to and over 10’5″ if you get lucky. *each year we take at least one bear from this area that will qualify for SCI and B&C.
In the Fall, we also offer a lodge-based brown bear hunt.
If you want to hunt out of a Historic Alaska Lodge and have the opportunity at a ten footer, then this is the hunt for you!
*This is a lodge-based hunt 90% of the time. We’ve had elderly gentlemen come back to the lodge after a day in the field and shoot their bear from the deck. Although this is not standard, it has happened. This is a good hunt for hunters with physical limitations, such as wheelchair or mobility issues.
- October 1-21 (only on odd numbered years)
- Unit 9E
- The goal on this hunt is a bear over 9′, but they can get up to and over 10’5″ if you get lucky. *each year we take at least one bear from this area that will qualify for SCI and B&C.
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Dates and Pricing
Please note that your hunt dates are NOT locked in until a full deposit is received. Also, outfitters reserve the right to change pricing at any time, and that is out of our hands. If you are serious about this hunt, send in your deposit asap! If you haven’t already received pricing, please request it here, and be sure to reference the trip number at the top of this page.
Trip Includes:
- Ten day Hunts
- 1:1 guide
- One brown bear
- Lodging (Spike Camp Based) and meals
- Air transportation to the field
- Meat/trophy transport back out of the field
Not Included:
- Transportation to and from Alaska
- Hunting License, Permits or Tags
- Hotels
- Shipping of meat and trophy
- Taxidermy
- Trip Insurance is highly recommended for any hunt in Alaska!
- Gratuities for your guide and staff. While a tip is not required, it is very much appreciated, and guides often depend on them a supplemental income. Learn how much to tip a hunting guide.
Standard Spring and Fall hunts are “spike camp” based.
- 6 Man Guide tents with cots.
- Dehydrated “Mountain House” type meals, and a mixture of fresh meats, vegetables, and snacks.
The lodge hunt is a different matter.
Set in the remote location of Bear Lake, Alaska, this lodge is operated by a world-class team of guides to take you hunting, but you will come back to a staff to prepare good meals, a lounge that overlooks Bear Lake, a full bar, Satellite TV and Internet, a pool table, showers and bathrooms.
Travel Information
Spring Hunts
Clients will fly Commercially to Anchorage, AK where you will travel on a private plane from Anchorage to Cold Bay. Outfitter recommends “Penn Air”. Once arrived in Cold Bay clients will be met by the outfitter or his staff to fly into “Base Camp” Prior to being flown into “Spike Camp” to hunt with their guide. Clients are urged to arrive no later than the morning of the scheduled “fly in” date. Clients should set their return home flights the day after their scheduled “fly out” date.
Fall Hunts
Clients will fly Commercially to Anchorage, AK where you will then travel on private plane from Anchorage to Port Heiden. Outfitter recommends “Lake Clark Air” from Merrill field. Once arrived to Port Heiden, clients will be met by the outfitter or his staff to fly into “Base Camp” Prior to being flown into “Spike Camp” to hunt with their guide. Clients are urged to arrive no later than the morning of the scheduled “fly in” date. Clients should set their return home flights the day after their scheduled “fly out” date.
Trophy Expediting
Outfitter and Staff will prepare Clients Trophies for Travel back to Anchorage. All clients will leave with their Trophy Brown Bears Cape & Skull properly packaged in Totes. Clients are urges to utilize expediting services in Anchorage such as Wildlife Gallery & Knights Taxidermy. Bear Capes can weigh in excess of 150 pounds and will need to be tanned as soon as possible to be expedited to your Taxidermist of choice if you would choose to not use services in Alaska for final Taxidermy.