Lodge Based Grizzly/Black Bear Hunt
These fully-guided, Lodge based, Talkeetna Mountain Grizzly hunts are 1x1 or 2x1 spot and stalk trips. Clients will also have opportunity to shoot a second Grizzly on a trophy fee of $9500 (client needs locking tag for both Grizzly) Wolves can be harvested for $300 each. (client needs a locking tag for each wolf) Ask Outfitter about custom pricing for more than one client per-guide groups.
What to Expect
Lodge Based Grizzly/Black Bear Hunt in the Northern Talkeetna Mountains. Every day Client and guide will leave from the main lodge after breakfast and hike to nearby glassing knobs to look for both Grizzly and Black Bear. The hunt is very optics intensive and requires alot of time spent in the binoculars and spotting scope to find the bears as they feed in the local berry patches.
Gear & Equipment
Here is the list of items you are definitely going to need:
- 5000 cubic in backpack
- waterproof hiking boots at least 10- 12in high
- skinning knife (we recommend havalon)
- headlamp (With spare batteries, or charge packs)
- Dry bags for all clothing
- half dozen pares of Morino wool socks
- at least 3 base layer tops and bottoms
- at least 3 pairs of hunting pants
- at least 3 moisture-wicking tops
- down jacket
- wool base layer gloves
- waterproof gloves
- Gaiters (we recommend Kenetrek or Outdoor research)
- Thermacell
- Bug Spray -Wool Beanie
- Baseball Cap
- Sunglasses
- Water Bottle with built in Filter (We recommend Grayl or Life-Straw)
- 32oz water bottle (we recommend Nalgene)
Weapon Details
Rifle: At Least 300 Win or bigger, must be hunting with bonded bullets on Grizzly. 223 Rem or bigger should be used on Wolves Client understands the 1st shot on the Grizzlies will be under 200 yards. Wolves can be shot out to 400 yards if client can perform shot accurately Client needs to be able to shoot a 3 round base-ball sized group at 200 yards Client needs to know what their bullets do when fired at targets at 300-500 yards as well. (this allows to do secondary shots on fleeing, wounded game)
Bow: At least 60# Draw, must be able to shoot 40 yards accurately. Bow-Hunters can also bring a firearm with then to hunt with as well. Bow Hunters most use "Cut-On-Contact" broadheads. Bow Hunters must be able to shoot a 3 arrow base ball sized group at 40 yards to be able to hunt with a bow.
Handgun: Must Be a 44 Magnum or bigger, client must also be able to shoot a 3 round base-ball sized group at 40 yards to be allowed to use the handgun. Client must use bonded bullets.
The clients guide is also allowed to do "back-up shots" on the wounded bears if they see fit, per law.
Client may rent a firearm from the outfitter for the duration of the hunt for $300
Pricing Details
$20,000 1x1 Grizzly/Black Bear Combo Cost covers 1 Grizzly/Brown Bear & 1 Black Bear And additional Grizzly can be harvested on a trophy fee of $9500 (must have a locking tag for each grizzly) Wolves can be Harvested for $300 each (must have a locking tag for each wolf)
Camp/Accommodations
Lodge Based Hunts with Showers, Internet, Home-cooked meals, and beds
Physical Requirements
Client must be able to walk up to 3 miles per day.
Client must be able to climb up and down hills, as this hunt is based in mountainous foot-hills.
Client must be able to carry 35# backpack
Client must be able to handle being cold, wet and miserable for days at a time.
Permit & Tag Application Process
Annual Hunting License: $160 Grizzly Tag: $1,000 (per Grizzly locking tag) 2nd Grizzly Trophy Fee: $9500 Wolf Tag: $60 (Over-the-counter, per locking tag) Wolf Trophy Fee: $300 per wolf
Terms & Conditions
50% Non-refundable Deposit Due to book dates. Remaining 50% Non-refundable deposit due 120-Days before hunt start date All additional Terms and Conditions will be addressed in the Guide-Client Contract & The Liability Waiver provided by the Outfitter