question for you guys that have been to alaska's PWS
12-16-2008, 08:26 PM
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Fork Horn
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Join Date: May 2004
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question for you guys that have been to alaska's PWS
I am looking at planning a late oct/early nov deer, brown bear combo hunt somewhere inprince williamsound. For you guys that have been out there and done it, which island would you go to, for your money. I am wanting to kill a deer and if i get the chance at a bear great but i dont plan on hunting one or the other exclusivly. I will be bow hunting so i am really just looking at the best place to get an oppertunity at a shot. Any info you guys can give would be great, and thanks in advance.
12-17-2008, 11:11 AM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Nevada
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RE: question for you guys that have been to alaska's PWS
I'm assuming you're a non-resident? If so, you're going to be required to have a guide for brown bear. I'd find yourself a guide and let him fill in the blanks for you.
12-17-2008, 06:05 PM
#3
Fork Horn
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Eastern Oregon
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RE: question for you guys that have been to alaska's PWS
I'm pretty sure he'll be a resident by the time he's going to hunt. I saw the same question on another forum.
Talk to the bios for that area, but the best bet for brown bear and deer is Montague or Hinchinbrook
Talk to the bios for that area, but the best bet for brown bear and deer is Montague or Hinchinbrook
12-25-2008, 10:17 PM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: SOLDOTNA, ALASKA
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RE: question for you guys that have been to alaska's PWS
Basically only Islands that have Brown Bears are the two mentioned above and they aregood areas for deer. area around Cordova will have bears as well.
most of the other islands have only black bears. deer populations are down after 2 hard winters.
if you have your own boat it would be best but is a long way out the those islands. there are cabins (forest service) on those islands that can be rented. but close by those gets hunted heavier. if not have a high quality 4 season tent,tarps and quality gear.
weather is a major factor that time of year. wind, rain and snow.like you have probably never seen before..PWS gets 150-300 inches of rain and snow / year. depending on what part. Be prepared to be out a week or more longer that you want to be. especially if being dropped off by airplane.( food and fuel) Itcan be very miserable hunting conditions.
second factor is not alot of sun light....short days.
portable Marine VHF radio will allow you to listen to weather reports and call Coast Guard or near by boat if you have problems.
get or make blacktail doe bleat call......could help alot with deer and bears.
no expandable broadheads for Brown bears.
applying for drawing bear tag on Kodiak might be better 1st choice ...having PWS as back up.
i would probably pick Hinchenbrook.
as previouslystated you have to be a Resident or have a guide. if you are not already in the state 2 months or more you would not qualify.....unless you have close relative that is a resident, but if that was the case you probably would not be asking for help here.
good luck Pat
most of the other islands have only black bears. deer populations are down after 2 hard winters.
if you have your own boat it would be best but is a long way out the those islands. there are cabins (forest service) on those islands that can be rented. but close by those gets hunted heavier. if not have a high quality 4 season tent,tarps and quality gear.
weather is a major factor that time of year. wind, rain and snow.like you have probably never seen before..PWS gets 150-300 inches of rain and snow / year. depending on what part. Be prepared to be out a week or more longer that you want to be. especially if being dropped off by airplane.( food and fuel) Itcan be very miserable hunting conditions.
second factor is not alot of sun light....short days.
portable Marine VHF radio will allow you to listen to weather reports and call Coast Guard or near by boat if you have problems.
get or make blacktail doe bleat call......could help alot with deer and bears.
no expandable broadheads for Brown bears.
applying for drawing bear tag on Kodiak might be better 1st choice ...having PWS as back up.
i would probably pick Hinchenbrook.
as previouslystated you have to be a Resident or have a guide. if you are not already in the state 2 months or more you would not qualify.....unless you have close relative that is a resident, but if that was the case you probably would not be asking for help here.
good luck Pat
