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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
At Outdoors International, we understand the importance of meticulous planning and seamless logistics for a successful and stress-free hunt. Our fully vetted outfitters will do their best to help take care of every detail, allowing you to focus on your adventure.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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