Are there Kodiak bears on Afognak Island?

A Kodiak bear on Afognak Island, off the coast of Alaska. There may be as many as 1,000 bears on the 700-square-mile island. Adult Kodiak bears may eat as many as 30 salmon a day, although often they don’t eat the entire fish, preferring the skin and eggs when there’s plenty. Fresh footprint of a Kodiak bear yearling.

What can you hunt on Kodiak Island?

Kodiak Brown Bear, 15 days. Sitka Blacktail Deer, 5 days/6 nights (from lodge) Sitka Blacktail Deer, 4 days/5 nights (from lodge or stay aboard the boat) Sea Duck & combination Sea Duck & Sitka Blacktail Deer, 5 days/6 nights.

Can you hunt Kodiak Island without a guide?

Here on Kodiak Island it is mandatory that all guides that wish to conduct Kodiak Island Brown Bear hunts within this Game Management Unit (#8) be pre-registered for the areas we are intending to hunt.

How many elk are on Afognak Island?

Eight Roosevelt elk were released on Afognak Island in 1929 and the current population is about 840 individuals. Elk hunting on Afognak Island is by permit only.

Is a Kodiak bear bigger than a grizzly?

Size Differences. The geographic differences between these two subspecies has also led to differences in size. Generally Kodiak bears have a larger bone structure, and therefore larger frames than grizzly bears, though both species can reach very large sizes. Grizzly bears can weigh up to 1,150 pounds.

How much does it cost to hunt a Kodiak brown bear?

$25,000. Fully guided (1X1), 10-day hunt, 2-travel days. Secondary specie trophy fees: Sitka Black-tailed Deer trophy fee (fall hunts only): $2,500.

Is it legal to hunt Kodiak bears?

To hunt Kodiak brown bears you need a valid Alaska hunting license, a Big Game Tag Record, a brown bear locking tag, and a registration and/or drawing permit for the area you plan to hunt. We strongly urge non-residents to make arrangements with a qualified big game guide prior to applying for any Kodiak bear hunts.

How much does it cost to hunt bear on Kodiak Island?

Rate: $25,000. Fully guided (1X1), 10-day hunt, 2-travel days.

Are there a lot of elk in Alaska?

Elk first came to Alaska in 1928 during a transplant operation carried out on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. They now inhabit islands in both Southeast Alaska and the Kodiak Island area. Elk are member of the deer family although they are much larger than most North American deer and smaller than moose.

What is the biggest Kodiak bear ever recorded?

The largest known Kodiak bear lived at the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck, North Dakota. Named Clyde, he weighed 2130 pounds when he died in June 1987 at the age of 22. According to zoo director Terry Lincoln, Clyde probably weighed close to 2400 a year earlier He still had a fat layer of 9 inches when he died.

What do you need to hunt on Afognak Island?

Hunters just need to bring their weapon of choice, extra clothes, quality optics, personal items and a good attitude. We provide everything else including a 90% success-rate, spanning nearly 4 decades on north Afognak Island. For foreign hunters, we provide gratis rifles during your hunt to avoid customs and airlines hassle.

Is it legal to hunt bears on Afognak Island?

We provide everything else including a 90% success-rate, spanning nearly 4 decades on north Afognak Island. For foreign hunters, we provide gratis rifles during your hunt to avoid customs and airlines hassle. By law, all bear hunters must be guided.

When is elk hunting season on Afognak Island?

The rut occurs in September through mid-October. Afognak Island was originally set aside as a National Forest by President Teddy Roosevelt so it was fitting that the elk named after him would reside in this lush environment. Elk hunting season is September 25 – November 30, with one Elk/hunter. We suggest a 6-day hunt but more days can be added.

Where to hunt in Alaska with Kachemak charters?

Kachemak Charters also conducts “Do-It-Yourself” hunts for black bear and Sitka blacktail deer. We will do brown bear hunts for Alaska residents on either the Alaska Peninsula or Afognak Island as well as elk hunts on Raspberry Island.