Kodiak Island Trophy Coastal Brown Bear Hunt

The habitat in Halibut bay is perfect for Brown bears to live and grow in. The large open valleys are interspersed with Salmon spawning streams that flow from the many smaller valleys. The mountains in Halibut Bay are gentle when compared to the rest of the island and the brush on the creaks and mountain hillsides is sparse when compared to most of the island. This terrain is ideal for spotting game animals from long distances and provides perfect conditions for the spot and stalk hunter. The weather on the south end of Kodiak Island is generally milder than the Islands interior. However, like all weather in Alaska, it can be unpredictable and at times severe. It is not uncommon on a Kodiak hunt to lose some hunting time waiting for the weather to let up. That is the reason this outfitter allows 12 full days of hunting on each hunt. Vary rarely does the weather have an impact on the overall success of a hunt. The Kodiak brown bear like the Kodiak weather can be unpredictable. It is the ultimate fair chase hunting challenge to be at the right place, at the right time, with the right animal. On most hunts, patients, persistence, hard work and some luck are all required to harvest a trophy Bear. A hunter can expect to see bears almost every hunting day and should come with the expectation of harvesting a mature male bear.

Although in this outfitter’s hunting area, it is legal to harvest any bear not accompanied with cubs. They specifically concentrate on harvesting mature males with good hides. Most of the bears this outfitter harvests square well over 9 foot with 27+inch skulls. A typical hunting day starts early with the smell of hot coffee and bacon cooking on the stove. After a big breakfast and preparations for the day, a brisk hike or a short boat ride will take us to a good location to start searching for bears. The terrain in Halibut Bay allows for good walking conditions and great visibility. Most days are spent glassing from several locations, concentrating on specific valleys that are frequented by bears.

Clients should come to camp mentally prepared to spend long days out in the field searching for their trophy in potentially nasty weather, and physically prepared to hike 2 to 5 miles on a daily basis. After a long day of hunting returning to a warm camp, a home cooked meal and a comfortable bed is the best way to get recharged for the next day of hunting. When a bear or bears are spotted the size, sex and hide quality is evaluated to determine the trophy potential. When a trophy size bear is located, the outfitter and client will make a plan for a stalk. Many factors are taken into consideration when attempting to get within bow or gun range of a mature Brown Bear. The wind direction, terrain, distance, remaining daylight and movement of the bear are all important factors in determining how to get close enough for a safe, ethical shot. This outfitter always try to get as close as possible, most gun shots are less than 100 yards. Most bow shots are less than 25 yards. This Kodiak Brown Bear hunt is truly an exceptional hunt where this outfitter takes every detail into consideration in order to ensure that their clients have the most exceptional and safe hunting experience possible.