This young up and coming Alaska guide hunts both Afognak island for brown bears as well as Game unit 16 in Southwest Alaska for baited brown bear and black bear. If you are looking for a motivated guide who will do everything possible to make sure you have a trip of a lifetime look no further. His number of repeat clients speak volumes on how hard he works to make sure he delivers on what is promised. Born and raised in Anchorage he is a lifelong Alaska resident and Master Captain.
When you hunt with him, things are different. From the hunts themselves, to the costs. Here, “all inclusive” actually means ALL-INCLUSIVE. From flights, to hunting licenses, land use permit and tags, meals and lodging, even a firearm should you choose! When you book with him, it is all included. Just get to Kodiak or Anchorage, and they will take care of the rest!
Kodiak- Afognak Brown Bear:
Afognak island is part of the Kodiak Archipelago, north of Kodiak Island. It is the second largest island in the Kodiak group, about 40 miles long and 25 miles wide. Afognak island is a large rugged island known for its dense Sitka spruce forests, abundant wildlife (including Kodiak brown bears, elk and deer), and rich salmon habitat, making it a popular destination for hunting and fishing. With a population of around 40 people there are about 10x as many bears as people!
Considered by most to be the “Holy Grail” of trophy hunting, Kodiak/ Afognak brown bears are a sub species of brown bear due to their long time isolation from the mainland. While many argue there are bigger bears elsewhere, the fact is, the Kodiak Archipelago has THE MOST TROPHY BEARS in the Boone and Crocket Record book, thus earning them the title of Largest Bears on The Planet.
Like all his hunts included in the price of this hunt are license, tag.- ($1,160) Roundtrip transportation to camp along with meals and lodging. No tent camps here. You will stay warm dry and well fed with either cabin or boat accommodations. For this hunt you must apply through the Alaska draw which takes place November 15- December 15th every year. Draw odds historically have been around 30% for both spring and fall hunts.
2026 Afognak Brown Bear Pricing (Subject to change until deposit received)
10 day 2×1 hunt. $24,000. 1×1 $28,000
Dates: Spring season typically runs from April 1st to May 15th.
Fall season usually around October 25 through the end of November.
Baited Brown bear and Black bear:
These baited hunts are conducted in game unit 16. Bears are plentiful in this area as evident by the 2 brown bear and 3 black bear limit you are allowed. With tags available over the counter no need to worry about the draw. You can plan your hunt knowing that you will have a tag in your pocket. These hunts are conducted from comfortable heated elevated blinds. Accommodations are a nice cabin complete with queen beds and home cooked meals. No tents or freeze dried meals here!
If you are looking to dip your toes into Alaska Big Game Hunting or introduce a young one or spouse into the world of hunting a baited black bear hunt may be what you are looking for. Hunted over bait and at close distances, these hunts can be absolutely exhilarating.
7 day 2×1 baited black bear hunt. $7,000 per person. 1×1 $9,000 Spring and fall dates available.
Looking for a hunt that’s both exciting and offers a high success rate? Are you older and less mobile then you once were but still want an opportunity to take a brown bear? This is it! Baiting bears is and exhilarating experience where you are up close to these magnificent creatures. With tags being over the counter (included in the cost of your hunt), and this area being a 2 bear area, you can be assured that your odds of getting a trophy brown bear are excellent.
7 day 2×1 baited brown bear hunt. $12,000 per person. 1×1 $15,000 Spring and fall dates available.
Spice up your hunt with a combo! Black bear, brown bear, moose! Depending on the time of year, all three species are on the table and an option! Each guest is allowed 1 brown and 1 black bear with an additional one bear and moose on a trophy fee basis. Keep in mind, for additional trophies, you must purchase a metal locking tag PRIOR TO TARGETING an additional animal. This cost is payable to the State of Alaska and are available to purchase in the field from the outfitter. This additional tag is not included in your hunt cost. Once you harvest said trophy, at that point your “trophy fee” is due. If you do not harvest an additional animal, you do not owe any additional trophy fees. This is an amazing opportunity hunt for moose in the fall. With Alaska moose hunts on average costing $30,000+ this is an incredible option if the opportunity arises. You only pay a $10,000 trophy fee.
7 day 2×1 baited brown and black bear hunt with option for 3rd bear and moose. $16,000. 1×1 $20,000 – Spring and fall dates available. (Moose only available on fall hunts.)
10 day 2×1 baited brown and black bear hunt with option for 3rd bear and moose. $20,000. 1×1 $25,000-
Spring and fall dates available. (Moose only available on fall hunts.)
Metal Locking Tag Fees For Additional Trophy Animals Are As Follow Per State of Alaska.
Brown Bear; $1,000
Black Bear; $450
Moose; $800
Additional Trophy Fees Are As Follow;
Additional Black Bear; $4,000
Additional Brown Bear; $9,000
Moose; $10,000
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