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Bear – Alaskan Peninsula

The Alaskan Peninsula is well known for big bears.  It supports a high bear population and some of the biggest bears ever taken have come from this bear infested hunting area.  Wise game management policies the last 40 years have guaranteed large numbers of mature bears for sport hunters.  The Peninsula maintains a once-every-other-season, both spring and fall.  For instance, it is open in even years in the spring and odd years in the fall.

This area is a one bear every four years region.

Hunting camps on the Peninsula typically consist of cabins or lodges located along the ocean or lakes or perhaps remote tent spike camps.  The Peninsula is divided by a large mountain range running its entire length.  Elevations of these mountain tops runs from sea level up to 3,000 feet.

This mountainous area provides excellent winter denning sites and the numerous rivers that come from these mountains provide the bears with a variety of salmon species,  the key to bear growth.  On the Peninsula hunters can expect to find bears on large tundra flats or up on the highest, steepest mountains around.  Bears are where you find them.  Some bears are spotted at great distances and can never be reached, while others can be intercepted or stalked more easily.  Weather is a huge factor.  The strong wind blows a great deal on the Alaska Peninsula.  Hunters should be prepared for considerable walking and a great deal of patience as with any other bear hunt.  Good optics are a must, as well as rain gear and hip boots.

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Season

Spring
Good numbers of bears can frequently be encountered at this time of year.   Some hunters see more bears in this time period and others see far less.  Bears are typically congregated in areas where the first green grass shoots appear or walking along the beaches looking for dead whales, seals, or digging for clams.  The “rut” for brown bear begins in mid May. 

Fall
Big brown bear are taken frequently from numerous salmon streams or along the ocean.  Although most of the salmon runs are over by the middle of October, there are still remnant schools of fish that keep the bears in the area.  Moose season does not coincide with brown bear season in this region and the caribou season is closed in some areas and open in others.

The area also offers excellent bird shooting for ptarmigan and waterfowl.  The rivers have excellent populations of various trout, such as rainbow, Arctic char, Dolly Varden, and grayling.  Pike and lake trout can be caught in some nearby lakes.  Numerous different species of salmon spawn in these waters, and may be available at the time of your trip.  Don’t forget your fishing pole.

Additional Information

Brown/Grizzly Tags in Alaska are $500
General Hunting License is $85
Charter costs vary from outfitter to outfitter, depending on exact location from $200 to $1,400 per person.  Inquire.

The Peninsula is open in the spring on even numbered years (2012/2014/2016) and in the Fall on odd numbered years (2013/2015/2017)

Pricing Information

Call or email Atchesons for pricing and details directly.   office@atcheson.com or 406-782-2382.  We will be happy to send you a quote!

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Butte, MT 59701

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