
Stephen Brock
Just got back from a brown bear hunt with Peter. Got my bear on the first day and Peter and his staff were top notch. I wanted a black bear, but I had a bum foot. Peter spent time with me helping me cross rivers and making sure I was comfortable. Saw lots of browns but, just missed getting a shot at a black bear. (I could not walk fast enough, not Pete's fault. Two other hunters came into camp and got their goat on the first day. What impressed me most about Peter was his sincere desire to make sure you enjoyed your trip and got your animal. Best guide by far I have ever had, and I have dealt with quite a few over my years.
Thomas Satterlee
Just wanted to drop you a note to say the hunting trip was great. Was a tough start with the fog keeping us on the ground for two days but once airborne the views were great. Camp was nicely laid out tucked back it the trees to shelter from winds. Had all the comforts of home. Seeing wolves, moose, black bears and brown bears made the hunt. Everyday we saw animals especially the huge black bears. Blake and Jeremy were great guides that always had a positive attitude. Shooting the brown bear was just the icing on the cake! Meals were good and plenty. Especially enjoyed the flight out seeing goats, bears, moose and spectacular views. Great memories!
​Mike Haines
In the fall of 2017, I hunted archery with Barela’s Alaskan Outfitters. We hunted brown bears, black bears, and mountain goats. It was a very successful hunt. The camp was great. The guide service was excellent, the knowledge of animals was excellent, and the location of the animals was excellent. I harvested a brown bear, and a mountain goat. I also had an opportunity to harvest a black bear. It was the hunt of a lifetime. I would definitely recommend this hunt to anyone in good physical condition.

Lee Treichak ~ 2023 Brown Bear
As an adventure bow hunter, I can say hunting with Peter Barela and Barela's Alaskan Outfitters is the ultimate Alaskan adventure.
In the spring of 2023, I hunted with Peter and his crew near Yakutat AK, for coastal Brown Bear. It is a primitive, remote camp. No electricity, no running water and no cell phone service. 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
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Mo Morris ~ 2025 Record Size Brown Bear and Black Bear
Testimonial Monster: 9'8" with a 28 1/8" skull, One of only Nine bears Ever Recorded over 28 inches in Southeast Alaska!​​​​​​​
From the moment you step onto the boat at the Yakutat harbor, the adventure with Barela Alaskan Outfitter begins in unforgettable fashion. Heading north through a three-hour scenic masterpiece, the journey alone is worth the trip. Roughly halfway in, you reach the incredible Hubbard Glacier. Dodging floating ice while scooping up crystal-clear glacier pieces to take back to camp is just the beginning. Watching massive sections of the glacier crash into the sea while cruising past awe-struck cruise ship passengers — who clearly envy your rugged adventure — is a memory I’ll never forget. About an hour and a half later, you arrive at camp — two cozy cabins and a small outhouse that become home for the next twelve days. After settling in, it’s off to the island to start glassing for bear. The weather is no joke — rain is a near-daily companion — but that doesn’t take away from the experience. You prepare for it and you own it and it doesn’t even phase you it’s just part of the wonderful experience. Setting up under a rain fly and scanning the wild coastlines is an experience in itself. You start seeing bears, slowly at first, then in growing numbers. The anticipation builds. After several stalks that didn’t pan out, our luck turned.
My highly motivated and passionate guide, Hunter, spotted a true giant known as “The Beach Boss.” After a painstaking stalk along the beachline, we thought we lost him but using a predator call Hunter was able to draw him out of the brush and we got him at just 30 yards. He was a monster: 9'8" with a 28 1/8" skull — one of only nine bears ever recorded over 28 inches Southeast Alaska!
Beyond the hunt, the camp life is nothing short of exceptional. Hot meals, warm bunks, fresh-caught shrimp and mussels — we truly ate like kings. I was fortunate enough to also hold a black bear tag and was able to take a beautiful black bear on another thrilling outing.
The entire experience is the definition of wild, remote, and real. An extraordinary team of experienced guides, untouched Alaskan wilderness, and a hunt you’ll remember for a lifetime. As Pete says, “Come with a positive mindset and adventure in your heart” — and you’ll leave with stories that few in the world can match. Thanks Pete, Mo Morris!
Matt Serwa ~ 2025 Record Size Brown Bear
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!