Hunts can be conducted out of base camp with the use of 4-wheelers or jet boats, but mainly this is a spike camp operation. Roundtrip flights from Anchorage to Sand Point run about $800 and the flight from Sand Point to base camp is included in the price. There are openings for fall of 2013 or spring of 2014.  Hunt BR781.  Pictures from this Hunt.

HUNT CHICHAGOF ISLAND
OFF 58-FOOT YACHT ONLY $11,500

2012 spring produced 7 boars for 7 hunters over the course of three hunts.  Bears squared from 8-foot to 9-foot 3 inches.

2011 spring was late creating a tough first hunt since so few bears were out early.  The outfitter went 0 for 2.  Second hunt went 1 for 2, but the unsuccessful hunter passed.  The third hunt went 3 for 3 and the best boar squared just over 9-foot.

2010 proved to be a more normal year for success as he was 100% for his 7 hunters, including 5 that squared 9-foot or better. 

This outfitter takes a total of 7 hunters in the spring starting about April 25.  Two hunters on the first hunt for 9 days, since it can be tougher if Alaska experiences a late spring as the bears will come out later.  The second hunt is for 2 hunters, 7 days and this hunt has always produced good numbers of bears.  The third hunt is 3 hunters for 9 days and finishes May 20.

Accommodations have been on his 58-foot Hatteras with 3 staterooms, 3 toilets and 2 showers, making this a very comfortable base camp.  

Price for any of the 3 hunts is $11,500 and his next available opening is one spot for the first hunt in 2013 or a couple spots are still open for 2014.  Fly into Juneau and take a roundtrip charter flight to the boat for $250. Non-hunters are priced at $2,000 and we have had several hunters take their spouse along on this very relaxing enjoyable adventure.  HCU’s Cliff Graham and Bob Wodzisz have been on this hunt.  Hunt BR46.  Pictures from this Hunt.

ALASKA CHICHAGOF ISLAND
BROWN BEAR $13,500
NEXT OPENING IS 2014

This outfitter only takes one spring brown bear hunter each year and he personally guides him.  Spring of 2012 his hunter scored on a nice boar and in 2011 longtime HCU hunter, Floyd Stambaugh took an 8 and a half foot brownie on this hunt.  Floyd said it was his most memorable hunt and has rebooked with this outfitter for a 2013 fall interior grizzly/caribou combo hunt.

Spring of 2010 his hunter saw over 30 bears before pulling the trigger on a nice 9-footer on day 5.  Bear sightings were higher than normal and the action was non-stop.  In 2009 his hunter took a very dark old 9-foot boar that they had seen the three previous springs.  Over the past 16 years 14 hunters scored on nice boars. 

Hunters fly into Juneau, where they are met by their outfitter/guide, and then take a charter flight, PAID FOR BY THE OUTFITTER, to their hunting grounds on Chichagof Island in southeast Alaska.  10 days with 8 hunting days is $13,500 guided 1x1 from May 11 to 20.  Tent camp accommodations and normally the hunter and guide travel by zodiac and glass shorelines.  Next available opening is May 2014.  Hunt BR64.  Pictures from this Hunt.

ALASKA SPRING AND FALL
BOAT HUNT CONTINUES 100%
SUCCESS PAST 8 SPRINGS

2012 spring produced 5 boars for his 5 hunters, with the top ones going 9-foot or a little better.  He takes 2 fall hunters in September and both took home bears.  This outfitter takes 5 spring hunters and 2 fall hunters each year. 

Spring of 2011 all 5 hunters took boars with skulls in the 24 to 25-inch range.  On his fall hunt one hunter took an 8 1/2-footer and the other hunter missed a giant 10-foot bear at 68 yards and elected to pass on the next 24 bears looking for another of that caliber.

In 2010 on the spring hunt all five bears squared from 8 ½ to 9-foot.  In the fall both hunters were tagged out by day 3 after looking over quite a few bears.  One squared at 8’9” and the other 9’1” and had a 26-inch skull.

Past 8 springs have been 100% success for all 5 hunters.  Fall hunts had been 100% success also except for 2011 and one hunter in 2009 that passed on 52 bears up to 9-foot.

This has been a very high success hunt priced at only $13,500 for 10 days.

Spring hunts are April 30 to May 9, May 11 to 20, May 22 to 31 and black bear can be added on the last hunt for $3,500.  Fall hunt is September 15 to 24.  Accommodations are on his 48-foot yacht with 6 bunks and a shower.  Hunters fly into Juneau and charter a float plane to the yacht for under $250 roundtrip.  Non-hunters are priced at $2,500.  Next openings are in 2014.  Hunt BR957.  Pictures from this Hunt.

BOAT HUNT ALASKA PENINSULA
OR TRADITIONAL LAND-BASED CAMP
50 MILES OF PRIVATE SHORELINE

2012 spring hunt was one of their best despite the late spring with long lasting snow.  They took 10 bears for all 10 hunters, including 3 over 10-foot and 2 should make Boone and Crockett record book.

2011 was a fall season on the peninsula and his 7 hunters took 6 brownies, with the best going 9’6”.  The unsuccessful hunter passed on a 9 footer, the best bear he saw during the hunt.

Spring of 2010 his 10 hunters tagged 8 brownies averaging over 9-foot and 2 were taken that squared just shy of 10-foot.  One of the hunters passed on a smaller 8 footer, so the outfitter brought him back in the fall on a grizzly hunt that proved to be successful. 

This outfitter offers boat hunts off the Pacific coast of the Alaskan Peninsula or land-based hunts either with tent or cabin accommodations.  He has over 50 miles of privately owned shoreline exclusive to his hunters. 

Accommodations are a 58-foot yacht which cruises the coastline, while the guides glass the shore looking for bears. During your hunt you can fish for halibut and cod, and crab pots are set for your dining pleasure.  Land-based hunts can include spike camps. 

All hunts are 1x1.  9-day spring boat hunts are May 10 to 18 or 7-day boat hunts May 19 to 25, both priced at $20,000.  Spring land-based hunts for 9 days May 10 to 18 are $18,000 or 16-day hunts May 10 to 25 are $20,000.  Fall hunts are 10 days from October 1 to 10 and priced at $20,000 for boat or $18,000 for land-based.  All hunts will be priced at $20,000 in 2014.  Fly to Anchorage and take a flight to Sand Point.  Hunt BR776.  Pictures from this Hunt.

ALASKA PENINSULA BROWNIES

As you know Alaska Peninsula hunts take place in the spring on even years, such as 2008, 2010, 2012 etc. and in the fall on odd years 2009, 2011 etc.  In 2012 the hunt was conducted in the spring and due to the late ongoing winter the hunt was only 50% successful.  8 hunters took 4 bears, with the better ones going 9 1/2-foot.  2 hunters left after only 3 days due to weather.

In 2011 it was a fall hunt and they went 9 for 11, with the best squaring over 10-foot and 2 more over 9.  The 2 unsuccessful hunters left early.

This outfitter hunts some of the best brown bear areas in Alaska and has produced some of the best trophies.  His spring hunt has been the real record producer.  In 2008 his hunters took 2 brownies over 11-foot and 3 over 10.  The biggest bear went an amazing 11-foot 7 inches and had a skull over 30 inches. 

This outfitter hunts near Cold Bay in the spring and Pt. Heiden in the fall.  Both areas are well known for bear density and quality.

The 2013 fall hunt out of Pt. Heiden is 10 days for $18,500 and start October 1.  2014 spring hunts out of Cold Bay are 8 days and priced at $19,500 starting May 10.  Hunt BR247.  Pictures from this Hunt.

ALASKA INTERIOR GRIZZLY
ONLY ONE HUNTER IN TEN
YEARS DID NOT SCORE

In 2012 all 7 grizzly hunters took home an interior grizzly.

This area east of Kotzebue is well known for numbers and quality of bears due to the draw system.  Even though the odds of drawing a tag are near 90% most hunters decline to put in.  This area is also tops for moose and caribou that can be added to the hunt.

2011 ended his long streak of several years 100% kill on interior grizzlies when he had an older out of shape hunter that just could not get around.  Out of the 6 grizzlies taken the best boar taken went 8 and a half feet and several more were taken that squared out at 8-foot.      

HCU has never had a hunter not take a grizzly on this hunt due to the numbers of bears and high yielding blueberry mountain sides and along the river in his area.  He also hunts moose in these same valleys and that also draws the bears.  7-day hunts running September 1 to 20 guided 1x1 are $10,500.  Hunters fly into Anchorage then on to Kotzebue, where they charter to camp.  This tag is based on a draw with a 90% chance and deadline is December 15 and results are in February.  Bear numbers are so high the state allows you to take one every year, no waiting requirements.  Moose can also be applied for at the same time for a combo hunt priced at $18,500.  Hunt GR247.  Pictures from this Hunt.

ALASKA GRIZZLY/CARIBOU
COMBO AVAILABLE IN 2013

In 2012 HCU had 2 caribou hunters with this outfitter and both took nice bulls.  He later booked a hunter wanting a sheep and grizzly combo, no caribou.  The hunter ended up taking a nice 8-foot grizzly and looked over quite a few sheep, but no shooters. 

In 2011 this outfitter/guide only took one hunter, HCU’s Mike Stivason.  Mike took a real nice grizzly and caribou bull.

10 days, 8 hunting, guided 1x1 is $13,800 for the combination grizzly/caribou hunt and this INCLUDES the $2,200 charter fee from Tok to the hunting area.  The outfitter/guide will take you himself and his longtime partner also guides.  He starts the last couple days of August and goes into September. 

If you want to bring along a friend to hunt caribou only, the outfitter will take him for $4,500 and this also includes his $2,200 charter flight from Tok.  Grizzly only is $10,800.  Hunters fly into Fairbanks and then shuttle or fly to Tok where they are met.  One of the two openings is available for 2013.  Hunt GR/CU64.  Pictures from this Hunt.

ALASKA INTERIOR GRIZZLY
UP TO 3 HUNTERS PER SPRING
50 SQUARE MILE CONCESSION

This outfitter had a father/son team last spring that got on a couple grizzlies and were just not able to close the gap, but the son took a big blackie just shy of 7-foot.  He also took a lone hunter and he did score on a grizzly.  In 2011 he had 2 hunters take a grizzly and a wolf.  In 2010 he only had one hunter and he took a monster 8’10” grizzly with a 26-inch skull.

The outfitter has exclusive guiding rights to a 50 square mile private concession that borders the Yukon in the Wrangell Mountains.  He and his son have done the guiding on this 9-day hunt priced at $9,000 with a $4,500 trophy fee.  They hunt most of May and sometimes into June.  Bears have varied from silvertip to blonde to light chocolate.  Strictly a backpack spot and stalk hunt in moose calving areas or avalanche chute hillsides.  Hunters fly into Fairbanks and charter to Tok for approximately $950.  Next available opening is 2014.  Hunt GR540.  Pictures from this Hunt.