How much does it cost to hunt Sitka Blacktail Deer in Alaska?

License and tags are available on board. A non-resident hunting license is $160, tags are $300 each and three may be purchased. Other costs are airfare to Kodiak, your lodging in Kodiak, tax and $8 for each wax box. Duck hunters should bring state and federal duck stamps and steel shot.

Are there Blacktail Deer in Alaska?

The Sitka black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus sitkensis) is native to the wet coastal rainforests of Southeast Alaska and north-coastal British Columbia. Its range has expanded via transplants, and established populations now exist near Yakutat, in Prince William Sound, and on Kodiak and Afognak islands.

How much is a Sitka blacktail hunt?

Rate: $6,500 per person, based on two or more hunters (2-3×1) guided, 5-days/5-nights, and up to three deer per hunter. Minimum of 4 hunters per week and maximum of 6 hunters. Clients may upgrade to sport fishing or duck hunting for a $250 daily fee.

What is the best time to hunt Blacktail?

Time of Year: Blacktail deer can be hunted in most areas from early fall to mid-winter. However, if you plan on bringing home a trophy black-tailed buck, it is best to start scouting in the months of July and early August. By observing their pre season habits, you are more likely to track one down during open season.

Are elk in Alaska?

Elk Hunting in Alaska Roosevelt elk (Cervus canadensis) in Alaska originated from a transplant of eight calves captured on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State in 1928 and moved to Afognak Island in 1929. Elk can now also be found on neighboring Raspberry Island.

Where is the best caribou hunting in Alaska?

Northwest Alaska is home to the largest herd of Barren Ground Caribou, called the Western Arctic Herd, with a population of approximately 225,000 animals. Barren Ground Caribou hunting has never been better! Alaska Wilderness Charters & Guiding is the premier guiding operation in northwest Alaska.

Are Sitka Blacktail native to Alaska?

The Sitka black-tailed deer is native to the wet coastal rain forests of Southeast Alaska and north-coastal British Columbia. Its range has expanded as a result of transplants, and established populations now exist near Yakutat, in Prince William Sound, and on Kodiak and Afognak Islands.

What eats deer in Alaska?

Natural predators include wolves, mountain lions, brown bears, and American black bears. Human predation seems to have little to no effect on Sitka deer populations. However, habitat loss from clear-cutting old growth forests may contribute to population decline.

Where are Sitka deer from?

Alaska
Sitka blacktail deer are native to the coastal region of southeastern Alaska and northwestern British Columbia, from the Haines-Skagway area south to Bella Bella and Bella Coola, and also on the offshore islands, including the Queen Charlotte Islands, where it was introduced.

Where do you shoot a Blacktail?

Ambush Hunting Blacktails are best ambushed from tree stands. Rather than agricultural fields that are so familiar to hunters who target whitetail deer from tree stands in the East, blacktail hunters along the West Coast typically hunt near well-used deer trails in terrain that is often brushy or heavily timbered.

Where do Blacktail Deer go during the day?

Mid-day watering holes During extremely hot days, blacktail bucks will often retreat back into the woods to bed down before sunup. Sometime during the day they will often emerge from a bedding area and go to a nearby watering hole.

How much does it cost to hunt elk in Alaska?

Roosevelt Elk Hunt Seasons (unguided only):

Is there a Sitka blacktail deer hunt in Alaska?

Sitka Blacktail Deer hunting is one of many exciting activities at Larsen Bay Lodge. There are many reasons to consider coming to Alaska to hunt Sitka Blacktail Deer. For some avid deer hunters it is an opportunity to take a different species of deer. For others it is the opportunity to just hunt in Alaska!

What’s the success rate for Blacktail Deer in Alaska?

While we can not control the weather or the deer population, exceptionally mild winters have helped the herd increase rapidly and helped to keep our hunters success rate near 100%. If you have been thinking about hunting Sitka Blacktail on Kodiak, now is the time for great hunting, a large deer population, and great success rate.

Where to hunt blacktail deer on Kodiak Island?

For the non-hiker it is best to book a later hunt and you can stay down low and quietly wait for the deer to come to you. Kodiak Adventures Lodge sits at the head of Kiliuda Bay on the SE side of Kodiak Island, Alaska. Access to our remote location is by float plane.

Where is the best place to hunt deer in Alaska?

Access is an important factor when hunting deer anywhere in Alaska. We have worked hard to make sure our clients have the best possible access to deer. Alaska winters can be very unpredictable, and many hunters who chose to hunt deer in areas such as Kodiak Island, have had their entire hunt ruined by bad weather.