Alaska Peninsula Spring Brown Bear Hunts

Species: Big Brown Bear (Ursus Gyas) with highly experienced guides

We hunt the big Bears by the spot and stalk method as they emerge from the den with their thick coats of winter hair. It is common to watch big males following sows for the purpose of breeding. Wolves are also prevalent in the area. It is no longer required to purchase a wolf tag in GMU 9D. However, you must purchase a hunting license and a Brown Bear tag. Some years there is a good run of Steelhead Trout. If time allows during your hunt you may get the opportunity to fish. A fishing license is required.

Dates: May 10-17; May 18-25 2012, 2014  (5 hunters on each hunt)
Area: Cold Bay/ Izembek Refuge and State Land - historically one of the very best areas for trophy Brown Bear in the world.
Base Camp Accommodations: Enjoy comfortable heated cabins situated around the kitchen and dining facilities.  Share camaraderie while feasting on home cooked meals. Power and hot showers are available at the beginning and end of the hunt - all within a 35 minute flight of your spike camp in prime Brown Bear country. While base camp is plenty comfortable, it is not a lodge.

Spike Camps: Established campsites are in key positions that have been proven over the past 40 years.  Each camp consists of 2 tents – (1) 8x8 Eureka and (1) 10x10 Eureka Bomb Shelter or Hurricane Hut – cots, pads, warm sleeping bags, tables, chairs, lanterns, heaters and lots of good food along with a skilled and personable guide.  Satellite phones are in each camp and each guide is on a check-in schedule with the base camp.  Camps are re-supplied every few days. Trophy Care: All bear hides are professionally skinned, fleshed, salted and dried.  They are shipped at your expense to an expeditor who will then ship them on to your taxidermist of choice.  We can provide you with the names of some professional taxidermists if you do not have one who is familiar with life like mounts of bears. **Arrive at Base Camp 2 days prior to start of hunt (allow for weather)

Pen-Air  Airlines

Location	General Info	Charters	Cargo
Anchorage	(907) 771-2500	(907) 771-2510	(907) 243-2985 Fax: (907) 266-7887

Spring AK Peninsula Brown Bear Hunts LICENSES AND TAG FEES

All prices quoted are in U.S. Dollars as of 2010

Non-Resident	Non-Resident Alien
Hunting………………….$ 85.00	Hunting……………….…$300.00
Fishing (14 days)…….....$ 50.00	Fishing (14 days)……......$ 50.00
Brown Bear………….….$500.00	Brown Bear……….….....$500.00
Wolf………………..……$ 30.00	Wolf………………...……$ 50.00

LICENSES & TAGS:

Should be purchased well in advance of the hunt via Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G).

To purchase over the internet:	Mail application to:
www.state.ak.us.com	State of Alaska
	P.O. Box 25525
	Juneau AK 99802-5525

Note: A fishing license is optional. Time does not always allow for fishing and the Steelhead Trout run is unpredictable.

TROPHY SHIPPING:

Mountain Monarchs will help prepare your trophy(s) for travel. Unless otherwise arranged, Northland Arts Taxidermy of Anchorage will be used as the shipping agent out of Alaska. The hide and skull must be sealed by an ADF&G Representative either at base camp or before it is shipped out of Alaska. Tom Jesiolowski, Northland Arts (907 243 8049), can take care of this procedure before drying and finishing up your hide for travel. Tom should be paid directly for his services as expeditor and taxidermist. Kenny Jones (Skull & Bones 907 260 6592) does a great job using the beetle method on bear skulls. All shipping is billed from David River to Anchorage at the client’s expense. You are required to pay the estimated fee prior to departing David River. Any surcharges that Mountain Monarchs receives from shippers will be passed along to clients.

 

Lowell Kropf	Jim Ruwoldt	Brett Hall
Harrisburg, OR	Larkspur, CO	Arlington, TX
(541) 995 8384	(303) 814 9427	(817) 822 7917
Stew Stone	George Leidel	Sonny Seale
Salem, OR	Sebring, FL	Weatherford, TX
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Additional references available on request

Spring Brown Bear Season Hunting Gear List Alaska Peninsula

Rifle (.338 or larger) & adjustable sling	Licenses & Tags
Ammo (2 boxes) & bullet band	Dark Sunglasses/goggles
Scope covers	Satellite phone (optional)
Soft Gun Case & sm gun cleaning kit	Long Johns (3 pr)
Shirts (wool & synthetic)	Jacket w/hood (med)
Rain Pants (1)	Hunting Pants (2)
Vest	Camera and Digital Card
Rain Parka (3/4)	Batteries
Hip Boots (ankle fit)	Binoculars (8x or 10x)
Leather Pac Boots (extra liners)	Flashlight (small)
Camps Shoes (slip on)	Hunting Knife
Socks (wool & inner) 4 pair	Sharpening Steel
Moleskin (Dr. Scholls)	Extra Eye Glasses (contacts)
Cap (insulated – quick drying)	Shaving Kit
Gloves (2 pr.)	Medications
Towel & Wash Cloth	Wipes (wet ones)
Large Day Pack	Reading Material
Walking stick(s)	Headlamp
Heat packets (disposable)

Barney’s Sports Chalet, Anchorage, at www.barneyssports.com should be consulted for specialized hunt clothing. Ask for Bob Hodson. Rifles: your rifle should be equipped with a weather proof scope and dialed in 2” high at 100 yards. Synthetic stocks perform best in the inclement weather. Recommended Calibers:
.338 Winchester mag - 250 grain minimum
.375 H&H mag - preferred caliber – 270 grain minimum
.416 Rem Mag – 350 or 400 grain bullets Bullets – No Solids for Bears!!! Swift A-Frame; Barnes Triple Shok; Woodleigh; Noster Partition or similar work well on the big bruins. It is strongly recommended that you purchase a changeable airline ticket as the weather is unpredictable at this time of year.