Alaska Brown Bear Hunts

Record Book Brown Bear, Black & Glacier Blue Bear Hunts

We are fortunate to guide hunters in one of Alaska's premier brown bear hunting regions, an area known for producing exceptional trophy bears. Abundant natural food sources, outstanding genetics, and carefully managed hunting opportunities have helped this area consistently produce some of Alaska's largest brown bears. Harvesting a 10-foot brown bear is a realistic possibility in our hunting areas.

These spot-and-stalk hunts offer the opportunity to pursue the powerful coastal brown bears that have made Alaska famous throughout the hunting world.

We also offer a limited number of hunts in a unique area renowned for the rare Glacier Blue Bear. Hunting within the spectacular Tongass National Forest, our exclusive permit areas provide access to one of the few places where hunters have the opportunity to pursue both trophy brown bears and the elusive Glacier Blue Bear in true Alaska wilderness.

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& Glacier Blue Bear Hunts

2025 Record Book Giant Brown Bears

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Black Bear and Glacier Blue Bear Hunting

Spring Bear Hunting Gear List

Spring Bear Hunting runs from April 15th through June 10th. The gear you need for a Spring Bear Hunt whether it is a Black Bear or Brown Bear your hunting gear should include a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, warm hat, ball cap, sunglasses, bug dope, long johns to layer up, wool sweater or similar, warm coat, wind proof coat, raincoat, rain pants, pair of socks for each day, hiking boots, camp shoes, Gortext chest waders, gloves, water bottle, hygiene care (personal stuff) medications, vitamins, sunscreen, hunting pants, hunting shirts, skinning knife, journal, book to read, weapon of choice rifle or bow, arrows, blunt/judo, sidearm if so desired, hunting license, bear tags, hunting regulations. During spring hunts for Brown Bears and Black Bears the temperatures can range from the mid 20 degrees up to 55 degrees with a 5-10 mph coastal breeze.

Fall Bear Hunting Gear List ~ Alaska Brown Bear Hunting Packages and Pricing

Fall Bear Hunting is September through November and generally your gear will be the same for a Brown Bear and Black Bear Hunts. Bug dope and heavier rain gear are a must. At the beginning of September temperatures are in the 40-to-50-degree range then cool in November down to 20-degrees range. May get a little colder; however, the wind will make it feel like it is in the teens, so a wind proof jacket is almost a must. Late October mittens are recommended and a few hand warmers to keep you comfortable on chilly days. It's common on Brown Bear hunts to only walk 50 yards and start glassing for bears with your chair and coffee in hand.

Spring Brown Bear Hunting dates are April 15th through June 10th and Fall Brown Bear Hunting dates are September 1st-November 15th. This is a 12-day hunt however, you must realize that in Alaska we cannot hunt on the day we fly, therefore you will be out for 13 days possibly 14.

12-day Brown Bear hunt includes travel to and from hunting camp, professional licensed guide, camp and all the food/gear needed for only $37,500. Non-Hunter Alaskan Brown Bear Companion or guest are always welcome and can be added to your hunt for $7,500. 5% Alaskan Sales Tax Will Be Calculated and added to Your Final Bill.

Note: Call me direct VERY Limited Available Bear hunts

Peter Barela: 907-775-3833

Hunting Licenses, Fees and Tags are not included in the package prices listed above. All hunters are required to purchase a Nonresident hunting license: $160.00. You will also be required to purchase a Nonresident Locking Brown Bear tag for $1,000.00 or a Nonresident Alien Locking Brown Bear tag for $1,300.00. Additional Big Game animals that can be added to your hunt include:

Mountain Goat Hunt
Alaskan Glacier Bear Hunt (April-May 15th only)
- The highlight of this hunting experience is that you are inside the living domain of the Glacier Bear. There is a very small topographical and ecosystem area where these unique and rare animals live. Barela’s Alaskan Outfitters has the legal ability to hunt them through a National Forest concession. A combination Glacier Bear Hunting trip is truly a hunt of a lifetime.
Wolves are huntable in the fall and in the spring, but the season ends April 30th. The locking tag is only $60.00. No charge if harvested, just tip your guide in the field for taking the time of calling it in, stalking and skinning.

Bear Hunting Weapon Recommendations

It's important to Bear hunt with the right weapon. For all our Bear hunts I recommend a .300, .338, .375, or a .416 caliber. Most important is you choose a weapon you are MOST COMFORTABLE and PROFICIENT WITH. Shot placement is especially important when hunting dangerous game i.e. Brown or Black Bear. We try to get within 50-200 yards of your Bear and no further. You need a good quality, low power scope, in some situations we are relatively close to the target. If you are a bow hunter, then I suggest a draw weight no less than 65 pounds. When Bear Hunting with archery equipment we want you to have the heaviest arrow and broadhead combination as possible so you get the highest kinetic energy for deep penetration or pass through shots. Your shots on a mature Brown or Black Bear will be from ten to twenty-five yards.

Hunting Licenses, Fees and Tags are not included in the package prices listed above. All hunters are required to purchase a Nonresident hunting license: $160.00. You will also be required to purchase a Nonresident Locking Black Bear tag for $450 or a Nonresident Alien Locking Black Bear tag for $600.00 Additional Specific Big Game animals that can be added to your Black Bear hunt include:

Spring Black Bear Hunt Combination Glacier Bear Hunt (April-June 30th only)
Spring Black Bear Hunt with Spring Brown Bear Hunt
Fall Black Bear Hunt with Fall Mountain Goat Hunt
Wolves are huntable in the fall and in the spring, but the season ends April 30th. The locking tag is only $60.00