My Alaska black bear hunt 2021

Got my new gun/ bow case this week and inflatable kayak in, looks like we will get it down to 2 check in bags and 1 carry on each. Now we wait.

 

The kayak is for transportation in case we need it, but I plan on a lot of boot time. First time doing a coastal bear hunt. I almost bought a raft and rented a motor, but the kayak is just simpler.

The waterway I picked is pretty narrow and secluded and affected alot by the tide. Basically I picked a spot on a map that is as far away from roads towns, villages that I could possibly get and tide zones that will hopefully keep the bigger guide boats out of. We will be searching for a 6-7 foot bear.

 

The kayak isn't a pakraft. It's an inflatable ocean kayak. I'm leaving my pakraft at home.

 

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Yes many times. I lived in Valdez for a summer. Also spent time on Kodiak and Ketchikan. Not bear hunting though.

 

Hope to get a little clam digging in. Love me some fried clams
Going to be camped right next to a creek with steelhead runs, dollies and cutthroats. Should be a blast

 

Yup that's what I hear, big beads is the ticket. Bear hunting was the draw to this Island but durring research I discovered a gem of a creek that has a strong run of wild SH. I'm really quite excited about this, my timing should be perfect.

 

I thought about applying again this November and if drawn I would do a fall hunt for the silver run, if it pans out this spring I may just do a spring hunt again only 2 weeks this time dedicating a week to just fishing.