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Barela's Alaskan Outfitters

Welcome to Barela's Alaskan Outfitters

Barela’s Alaskan Outfitters has earned a world-class reputation by helping clients achieve the adventure and big game hunt of a lifetime. The foundation of that success is the experience and dedication of owner and operator Peter Barela, now in his fourth decade of guiding in Alaska. Alongside a team of guides recognized throughout the state as among the very best, Barela’s Alaskan Outfitters continues to deliver exceptional hunts, remarkable trophy opportunities, and a loyal base of returning clients.

The outfitter’s exclusive permit areas in the Tongass National Forest operate under a federal concession and are renowned for producing extraordinary brown and black bear hunting opportunities. Southeast Alaska has produced 1 of only 9 giant brown bears ever recorded by the Boone and Crockett Club, and the region is also known for its high density of the rare Glacier Blue Bear. Many of the brown bears harvested in these exclusive areas qualify for Boone & Crockett recognition and are frequently featured in major hunting publications.

For the remainder of the year, hunts take place on more than 55,000 acres of private land nestled against the Wrangell Mountains and bordering Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve. This breathtaking landscape combines Alaska’s rugged coastal beauty with untouched wilderness. Because the area had not been commercially hunted since 2007, the game populations have flourished. Since 2020, hunters in these remote Native lands have successfully pursued record-class mountain goats, moose, and bears in an environment that continues to provide outstanding opportunities for Boone & Crockett-caliber trophies.

Alaskan Wilderness Hunting Adventure

In the true “Bush of Alaska,” hunters with Barela’s Alaskan Outfitters experience some of the most remote and untamed country left in North America. During mountain goat hunts, it is common to encounter both brown and black bears, which is why hunters are strongly encouraged to carry all appropriate hunting licenses and tags for potential opportunity hunts.

Mountain goat hunting in Alaska is a true test of strength, determination, and endurance. Hunters should arrive in excellent physical condition, prepared to climb anywhere from 500 to over 2,200 vertical feet in pursuit of these incredible animals. The rugged terrain, steep mountainsides, and unpredictable weather create an unforgettable wilderness challenge. These rare and unique mountain goats inhabit only a small topographical and ecological range, and Barela’s exclusive operating areas place hunters directly in the heart of that extraordinary habitat.

Moose hunting is equally rewarding, with the outfitter consistently producing mature bulls carrying antlers exceeding 60 inches. Along the salmon-rich river systems, massive brown bears gather during seasonal runs, creating thrilling spot-and-stalk opportunities that pair exceptionally well as combination big game hunts. The combination of remote wilderness, abundant wildlife, and experienced guides makes every hunt an authentic Alaskan adventure.

Bear Hunting

Mountain Goat Hunting

Moose Hunting

2026-Hunters already Killed Bears that will be in the Record Books!

2025-Our Hunters Killed Bears that Made it in the Record Books!

Don't Take Our Word for Being One of the BEST Alaskan Outfitters
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Mo Morris 2025 Brown&Black Bear(s) Testimonial Monster: 9'8" with a 28 1/8" skull, One of only Nine bears Ever Recorded Over 28 inches in Southeast

From the moment you step onto the boat at the harbor in Yakutat, the adventure with Barela’s Alaskan Outfitters begins in unforgettable fashion. Cruising past towering glaciers and watching massive sections of ice crash into the sea while amazed cruise ship passengers look on is an experience few hunters will ever forget. Once camp is established, the real adventure begins — heading to the island to glass for bears in some of the wildest country Alaska has to offer.

At first, the bears appear slowly in the distance, but before long, sightings become frequent and the anticipation builds with every stalk. After several close encounters that just didn’t come together, the hunt finally changed in dramatic fashion. My guide, Hunter, whose passion and determination never wavered, spotted a true giant known as “The Beach Boss.”

After an intense stalk along the shoreline, we thought the bear had disappeared for good. Then, using a predator call, Hunter managed to pull the massive boar from the thick brush. At only 30 yards, the opportunity finally came together. The bear measured an astonishing 9'8" with a 28 1/8" skull — one of only nine bears ever recorded over 28 inches in Southeast Alaska according to the Boone and Crockett Club records.

The entire experience was the definition of wild, remote, and authentic Alaska. From the extraordinary team of seasoned guides to the untouched wilderness and world-class hunting opportunities, every moment felt like something out of another era. As Peter Barela says, “Come with a positive mindset and adventure in your heart,” and you’ll leave with stories that very few people in the world will ever be able to tell. — Mo Morris testimony was edited by AI.

Barela’s Alaskan Outfitters offers TOP QUALITY TROPHY Hunts for the serious and professional hunters. I have Years of successful hunts with decades of flying in Alaska’s wilderness and decades of hunting boots on the ground = I know where to place the hunters for the highest of success rates!

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Dirk Dieterich's Testimonial 2024 Brown Bear Hunt

The hunt was a true Alaskan adventure, the kind you read about in books!

Hunting with Peter and crew culminating with harvest made for a lifetime hunt!

I have also wanted to up my game and book a spot & stalk type Brown Bear hunt in Alaska! I booked a hunt with old friend Peter Barela to his new camp out of Yakutat, Alaska. A 12-day hunt based out of the only permitted camp in the Tongass National Forest accessible via a fascinating boat journey through the glacial calving waters surrounding the world’s largest tidewater glacier. With the limitations of a longbow the odds of success were limited at best. Most days we would spot 5-10 boars, on day 6 we spotted a large sow, after about an hour a large boar appeared, as he approached, I released, and the arrow hit him in the front left elbow, I nocked another arrow and hit him where I aimed. The bear let out a loud roar and did a back flip over the rock and was gone. In my 40+ years of bowhunting I had never taken a head-on shot and certainly not the largest carnivore on this continent. I looked at Peter and I with a big smile and said, “dead bear”!

I can’t even explain the sense of relief that I felt. The bear measured over 9 feet.The hunt was a true Alaskan adventure, Time with Peter and his crew made for a lifetime hunt!

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2025 Brown Bear Bow Hunter Matt Serwa's Testimonial

Thank you to the legendary Pete Barela and Barela's Alaskan Outfitters and his incredible team for a memory of a lifetime. thank you for your hard work. I can't wait to come back! Flying around glaciers, sleeping in the bush, chasing big bears. What an adventure. Alaska never disappoints. Even though I she can be brutal, I love it very much! God Bless!

Lee Treichak 2023 Brown Bear As an adventure bow hunter, I can say hunting with Peter Barela / Barela's Alaskan Outfitters is the ultimate Alaskan adventure.

Spring 2023, I hunted with Peter and his crew near Yakutat AK, for coastal Brown Bear. It is a primitive, remote camp. Conditions are as tough and as real as Alaska has to offer. Barela outfitters provide exquisite hunting opportunities, not lodging excursions. As a former biologist with the Colorado division of wildlife, I can assure you that Peter is targeting the most game rich environments that Alaska has to offer. The astonishing number of bears that we encountered on a daily basis was staggering. Numerous stalks and ample opportunities are what bow hunters dream of, Peter provides. I was fortunate enough to punch my tag and stamp the record books with a bruiser bruin on day 5 of 12. At a distance of 12 feet, my arrow struck its mark, and we celebrated the bow hunting accomplishment of my life, harvesting a 26 8/16" Alaskan Brown Bear. Peter and Barela outfitters, for this I thank you immensely. Cheers, Lee Treichak *See full story, in "MORE" Tab under testimonials.