Brown Bear
Regarding the bear classifications, at our main lodge, the bears are classified as Brown Bears. However, when you fly to our spike camps to the north, they are classified as Grizzlies. Our hunting activity covers a radius of approximately 50 miles from the main lodge. On average, we take bears ranging from eight to nine feet in size.
During the late summer and into our fall season hunting for brown bears is predominantly centered around the salmon streams. Late at night and early in the morning, the big boars come out to gorge themselves on salmon. Finding the right place and the right time proves essential for a successful hunt.
Up north in higher regions, the bears are more classified as grizzlies. They have a scavenger alimentation regimen, feasting on caribou, moose, squirrels, berries, and grass. This area offers abundant wildlife, but it can sometimes be challenging to catch up with or intercept the bears. The key lies in tracking down the right bear moving in the right direction. If they stumble upon a bountiful blueberry patch, they are likely to remain in that area for several hours.
For our spring Brown Bear season, which runs from April 1st through April 15th, we utilize ski planes and snowmachines for transportation. We specifically target bears coming out of their dens and employ a spot and stock technique. Temperatures can vary from ten degrees below zero at night to fifty degrees above during the day. The extended daylight hours make sunblock a crucial necessity. Under favorable weather conditions, this hunt can be a remarkable and rewarding experience.
