Black Bear Hunting

Black Bear Hunting Trips

Black bear hunting in Alaska cannot be compared to any other kind of wild animal pursuit, even tracking down other kinds of bears. The beast, Ursus Americanus, is smaller and more agile. However, the sheer numbers of black bears in Alaska means that you are all but assured you will bring home the target. Nothing is staged. This is fair-chase hunting!

Black bear hunting with experienced guides who know the habits and habitats of this species
Call (907) 232-4620, Alaska Time Zone, which is four hours behind the Eastern Time Zone.

Our guides welcome experienced hunters, novices, and members of a party who simply want to come along for the hiking and to watch the excitement. Non-hunters get a reduced rate! A hunt for the black bear is often extremely satisfying for the novice hunter because of the prevalence of the animals.

When is black bear hunting season?
You have your choice of two times of year for hunts.

1. Spring season begins around May 1 and runs into mid-June. The bears emerge from hibernation and their winter haunts around this time when food is again available.
2. Fall black bear hunts start in August and run until the end of September. These bears are feeding on mostly berries; this can be a singularly rewarding time for your adventure because the bears are at higher elevations.

You are well cared-for

• All food and lodging while black bear hunting, transportation upon arrival in Anchorage, Valdez or Cordova, and essential equipment are included in the price of the hunt. We can handle groups, but we will limit the size to ensure your comfort and safety.
• You will be camping in some of the most beautiful country on earth. We provide multi-season, mountaineering backpack tents perfect for this type of excursion. It’s a very comfortable place to sleep.
• Food while black bear hunting is “meat and potatoes”, home-style cooking you will enjoy. You are assured plenty of food.
• Before we set out, we’ll take you to get your hunting license.
• Expert guides know the ins-and-outs of the black bear, and the terrain they inhabit.

A bush plane to the base camp
This is part of the adventure of black bear hunting! From your city of arrival, you’ll take our Super Cub bush plane to the starting point of your hunt. It’s a spectacular scenic trip that gives you an idea of the territory that’s filled with black bears. You meet your guide when you land, and it’s off on foot from here.

Abundant prey
We offer five-day and ten-day black bear hunting trips; combination trips can also include black bear hunts. This is truly big game. Sizes range from six foot to more than seven feet tall! Your guide is so skilled, 95 percent of hunters come back with their mark.

Take it home!
When you return with your trophy, we have access to taxidermists and expediters to make certain it is properly taken care of and shipped to wherever you choose. If you want the bear meat, we use a few processors that can ship it to your home or freeze it on site for you.

Let our hunting guides take you black bear hunting in the Alaskan wilderness. Reserve your place by calling (907) 232-4620, Alaska Time Zone, which is four hours behind Eastern Time Zone.

Alaska is known for changeable weather. So, when you are planning your hunt and getting airline tickets, keep this in mind. Ideally, you should arrive in Alaska a day or two before your hunt starts, and leave room at the end of the hunt to allow for weather delays.

We offer guided adventures in black bear hunting in Alaska.