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Alaska Kodiak Brown Bear Hunting

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*Guide Required* Kodiak Island and the Alaska Peninsula offer some of the most sought-after hunting experiences in Alaska, each with unique regulations and challenges. Non-residents are required to hunt with a registered guide or resident relative for these bears statewide. On Kodiak, nearly all bear permits are allocated through a draw system for both residents and non-residents, with one exception for a registration hunt area near the city of Kodiak. This draw system requires a “guide-first” approach as most outfitters hold exclusive rights to federal land concession areas. Applicants must have a signed guide-client agreement prior to applying, with the outfitter submitting the application using their unique UVC code. Since outfitters control the draw application process based on their booking schedules, draw odds can be favorable, sometimes up to 100%. Prices for guided Kodiak bear hunts typically range from $25,000 to $45,000, depending on factors such as location, accommodations, success rates, and hunting style. Prospective hunters should consult our Advisors at Huntin’ Fool Adventures for assistance in selecting the right outfitter.

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Alaska Brown Bear Hunting

*Guide Required* South of the Boone & Crockett boundary line on the Alaska Peninsula, hunters have numerous opportunities for brown bear. This rugged region operates on an open registration permit program, with a spring season in even years and fall season in odd years. Hunters may only take one brown bear every four regulatory years. Guided hunts on the Peninsula range from $26,000 to $38,000, with most outfitters often booked two or more years in advance.

At the far west end of the Peninsula on Unimak Island lies a prime location for trophy brown bears. All permits in unit 10 are draw only for both residents and non-residents, with only eight permits available each season (spring and fall). Prospective hunters must have a guide-client agreement with the outfitter before applying as competition is steep and includes numerous resident applicants. Successful applicants can expect costs above $35,000 for the hunt due to the extensive logistics involved. In addition to Kodiak and the Peninsula, brown bear hunts are available in other southern areas of the state where they can sometimes be combined with hunts for Dall sheep, moose, or caribou on a trophy fee basis.

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Alaska Grizzly Bear Hunting

*Guide Required* Grizzly bear hunting options are plentiful, and oftentimes a grizzly bear can be added to a moose, sheep, or caribou guided hunt on a trophy-fee basis. Those hunters wishing to target trophy size grizzly bears should consult with the Advisors from Huntin’ Fool Adventures to select an outfitter that offers specialized bear hunts.

Alaska does not differentiate hunts between subspecies of brown bear (ursus arctos). Bag limits are set statewide for brown/grizzly bear and utilize the same $1,000 locking-tag that is required for all non-residents to hunt. This means that hunters are subject to the regulatory year bag limit and could not harvest two brown or grizzly bears in the same regulatory year (July 1-June 30) if the bag limit is one bear. Some units allow for up to two bears being taken each regulatory year and some only allow one bear to be taken every four-year period. It is up to the hunter to keep track if they have met the current bag limit. Alaska’s harvest reporting and permit system will not keep track of this bag limit for a hunter, records and reporting should be maintained with exactness.

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Alaska Black Bear Hunting

Backcountry Black Bear Pack List - Spring (April thru June) (GearFool)

Almost all units in Alaska continue to offer non-resident seasons for black bear with year-round seasons. Bag limits range from one to up to five bears per regulatory year. Keep in mind that a regulatory year is July 1-June 30. You may not take a bear in the fall and expect to be able to hunt the following spring as well if that unit has a bag limit of one bear. Remember, a guide is not required to hunt black bear anywhere in Alaska. The three units that require unguided nonresidents to apply and draw a permit in order to hunt are in the southeast portion of the state. These hunts continue to be draw only to limit the non-resident hunting pressure on the area and preserve the opportunity for the local outfitters, most of which are boat based. Keep in mind that you cannot draw the exact same permit (hunt code) two years in a row, even if you do not use the permit the first year.

The three units that require unguided non-residents to apply and draw a permit in order to hunt are in the southeast of the state. These hunts continue to be draw only to limit the non-resident hunting pressure on the area and preserve the opportunity for the local outfitters, most of which are boat based. See the following table for more hunt information for the islands of units 2 and 3. Keep in mind that you cannot draw the exact same permit (hunt code) two years in a row, even if you do not use the permit the first year.

Guided Bear Hunts in Alaska

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Application Dates for Bear in Alaska

Alaska's application deadline is 5 p.m. (AKST) on December 15, 2024.

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Alaska Non-Resident Bear Hunting Fees

2024-2025 Alaska Non-Resident Fees.
UP-FRONT FEES  
Annual Hunting License $160
Application Fee (each choice) $5
LOCKING-TAG FEES (Purchase Before Hunt)  
Brown/Grizzly Bear Tag (Guide Required) $1,000
Black Bear Tag $450

 

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