Kodiak Island brown bear hunts and mountain goat hunts require you to enter the draw. This is done by entering a contract with a registered guide, and the initial deposit of 25% of hunt cost paid. Then hunters will need to buy their hunting license for the year desired to hunt, (non resident annual hunting license is $160). If a hunter does not draw, their tag this license can also be used to enter the draw again the following year. From here the outfitter will enter the hunters in the draw system. Draw applications are excepted from November 1 through December 15. Results come out the third Friday of February. Once a tag is drawn (in many cases the tag is drawn on the first try). The second deposit of 25% of hunt cost is due. Next, hunters need to plan out their logistics. Clients will need to book a commercial flight to the town of Kodiak. Hunters should arrive the night before the planned travel day into the field. A hotel room will be needed for that first night as well as the night before flying out. Sometimes weather delays hunt start or delays leaving town, in this case more nights are needed in the hotel. The town is lively especially during hunting season, so there is no shortage of things to do around town. Unless otherwise planned out, Campbell's High Caliber GUide Service will meet hunters at the airport and provide transportation to necessary locations related to hunt if needed. Hunters will also need to buy locking tags for the desired species to be hunted. This can be done online ahead of time, or in the town of Kodiak.
Locking Tags Costs are as follows:
- Brown Bear: $1000
- Mountain Goat: $600
- Blacktail Deer: $300
Before leaving town, the remaining hunt balance is due. Once entering the field expenses are on the outfit. Hunters just need to be sure to have the personal equipment available to stay warm, dry, and enjoy the hunt.
Necessary Items to Bring
NO COTTON!!!
- Rifle- (for brown bear it is recommended to use a .338 or bigger)
- Binoculars- (the more eyes watching the better!)
- 100% water proof rain gear- (try getting in the shower before coming to leak test your gear if not new)
- Sleeping bag- (15 degree, use caution going any lighter)
- Hiking boots
- Hip or chest waders
- 5 pairs of warm socks - wool
- 10 pairs of thin nylon slip socks
- 3 pairs top and bottom long john’s
- 2 pair paints
- 1 warm down pant
- 1 warm down jacket
- 1 medium layer jacket
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- 2 pairs of gloves
- Gaiters
- Toiletries
- Extra medications
- Water bottle
- Gun cleaning kit ( be sure to check screws on scope rings and such before coming)
- Hunting license and tags
- Backpack to carry necessary daily layers of clothing
Kodiak weather is as harsh as it gets in North America. Hunters can expect to face cold and wet conditions. Having good personal equipment will make the experience that much more enjoyable.
What Campbell's High Caliber Guide Service Will Provide:
- Outings will require a base camp, spike camp or both and we provide tents.
- Base camp consist of a cook tent. A client tent with a cot and heater and the guides tent.
- Food at base camp is three hearty meals that are cooked, making meals such as spaghetti, tacos, sloppy joes, and stroganoff. A large assortment of snacks are also available. Extra butter to cook up that fresh kill or catch!
- A spike camp is a nomadic and mobile way of hunting. Every pound counts in this case. Tents are sometimes shared with guide. Lightweight ground pads can be provided. Food is more freeze-dried based, like mountain house. Other items include oatmeal, sandwiches, lots of snacks like chocolate!
- Knowledgeable guides! Often times the owner “Derrick” personally attends hunts. If not, guide hired will be top notch.
Kodiak Island Local Hotels / Lodging:
Also local Bed and breakfast places:
