Alaska Kotzebue Grizzly Hunt
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Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a hunt in the Kotzebue area, known for its "Arctic" grizzly bears. Conducted north of the Arctic Circle during the fall season, these hunts offer a unique chance to target bears with a wide range of color variations, with light blonde being the most common. Bears in this area typically range from 7' to over 9'2", making for an incredible trophy. This is a spot-and-stalk, fair chase hunt. Days will be spent glassing mountainsides for bears feeding on blueberries, roaming the tundra, scavenging on moose or caribou carcasses, or hunting for late-run salmon in rivers. Fall hunts primarily focus on glassing mountain slopes where bears feed on berries or work small streams where they feed on salmon. Tags for this hunt are available "over the counter," and with grizzly bear hunting being closed in British Columbia, this is a perfect opportunity for hunters to take advantage of some amazing hunting in our grizzly bear areas. In the 2018 season, the largest grizzly taken in the area scored an impressive 27 12/16", which is expected to be among the top grizzlies of all time.

Details

  • Species: Grizzly Bear
  • Average Classification: 7 - 8
  • Shot Opportunity: 90
  • Weapons: Rifle, Archery
  • Hunt Catalog #: RB19118-02
  • Tag Availability: Over The Counter
Classification details:

Grizzly Bears average 7-8'.

Weapons description:

Hunter will need to be prepared to shoot up to 300 yards as Grizzly can be found on the open tundra.

Options

Non-hunter

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Option for a non-hunter observer.

  • Non-hunter $5,000.00

    • Caribou not available at this time

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    Option to add a Caribou to the hunt. Caribou are on average 320"-330". Always the possibility of larger. You will be hunting the largest caribou herd composed of 400,000 caribou.

      Available Dates

      August 29, 2025 - October 26, 2030

      Pricing

      • Member Price: $24,500.00
      • Non-Member Price: $26,500.00

      Brown Bear/Grizzly tag $1000, non-resident hunting license $160 and should be purchased upon arrival in Alaska. 5000 for non-Hunter AVAILABLE DATES: 1 SPOT - SEPT 6-15, 2 SPOTS - SEPT 7-16, 2 SPOTS - SEPT 14-24, 1 SPOT SEPT 15-24, 1 SPOT SEPT 16-25

      Group Options

      Option for a non-hunter. Option to add a Caribou to the hunt.

      Location

      Kotzebue, Alaska, United States of America

      Refund Policy:

      Deposits are not refundable. When you make a deposit or payment that money is used to reserve your adventure dates and we cannot sell them to anyone else. If for some reason you have to cancel, you will lose your deposit and any payments you have made. If you are concerned that you might get sick or otherwise have to cancel, we suggest buying trip insurance. There are insurance companies that specialize in providing insurance policies for outfitter bookings and hunts. One such company we recommend is globalrescue.com. It is also our policy, depending on the adventure you booked and at our discretion, that if you have to cancel and we are able to book a replacement for you at the regular price we will work with you to apply your deposits to another adventure. Please note that we cannot refund or roll state or government license fees, application fees, draw results, or tags.

      Description

      Our Grizzly Hunts are offered in two different Hunt areas - one is open and the other is held within an Exclusive Federal Preserve Concession area. The Open area can be combined with a Caribou hunt while our Exclusive Right area only hold 12 permits and is limited to space availability. Hunts conducted in the Kotzebue area are for "Arctic" grizzly. These hunts are conducted north of the Arctic Circle in the fall season. The bear in this region have a wide color variation, with light blonde being the predominant color. Bear in this area typically range from 7' to a little over 9'2" . These are spot and stalk, fair chase hunts. Days will be spent glassing mountain sides for bear feeding on blueberries, roaming the tundra, feeding on a recent moose or caribou carcass, or feeding on late run salmon in rivers. With British Columbia Grizzly Bear Hunting being closed, our EXCLUSIVE Federal Preserve Concession is a GREAT way to get out and hunt one of our Grizzlies who stand side to side with any Grizzly in the world! Fall hunts are spent primarily glassing mountain slopes for bear feeding on berries, or working small streams as the bear feed on salmon. Tags for this hunt are available over the counter. This is arguably some of the best grizzly bear hunting in all of Alaska!

      HuntX Scale (Low 1 - 5 High)

      • Lodging & Accommodations: Backpack Tent
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        Lodging & Accommodations Scale

        5 - Cabin/Lodge

        4 - Bunk House/Trailer

        3 - Wall Tent

        2 - Backpack Tent

        1 - Client Provided/Hotel

      Mobile spike camps consisting of 6-man dome tents. There will be 2 clients per tent with outfitter provided cots. Hunter will need to bring sleeping bags.

      • Menu & Food: Backpack Food
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        Menu & Food Scale

        5 - 5 Star Catered

        4 - Full Kitchen

        3 - Field Kitchen

        2 - Backpack Food

        1 - Client Provided

      Outfitter will provide a mix of freeze dried backpacking food and some fresh foods. Snacks in the form of salami, granola bars, and trail mix will also be served.

      • Physical Conditions: Moderate Hiking
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        Physical Conditions Scale:

        5 - All Vehicle Access

        4 - Light Hiking

        3 - Moderate Hiking

        2 - Heavy Hiking

        1 - Extreme Back Country

      Hunter should be prepared for moderate hiking on this hunt. On average 2-4 miles a day will be required. Terrain is often uneven and hard to navigate.

      Transportation (To/From Basecamp)

      Overnight in Anchorage with an AM connecting flight on Alaska Airlines to Kotzebue, Alaska, where your outfitter will meet you. Overnight in Anchorage with an AM connecting flight on Alaska Airlines to Kotzebue, Alaska, where your outfitter will meet you.

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      Description

      What Outfitter provides: transportation in and out of field, Airport pick up; 2 Clients with 1 Professional Guide, all food; tents; cots; cooking equipment; transportation of meat, capes and antlers back to Kotzebue. Not included: Expediting of antlers, capes, meat from Kotzebue, Lodging and meals in-town before or after the hunt or due to the inability to fly due to bad weather. Full gear list to be provided if requested when booked.

      What Outfitter Provides

      • Flight to basecamp from Kotzebue
      • Meals
      • Dome Tent
      • Cots
      • Expert Guide Service

      What to Bring

      • Thermal Base Layers
      • Sleeping Bag
      • Waders
      • Day Pack
      • Hunting Hat & Gloves
      • Binoculars & Rangefinder
      • Rain Gear
      • Durable, Comfortable, and Waterproof Boots
      • Rifle with 40 rounds of ammunition

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