Need help on POW alaska spring bear

[Crazyman]

Bearhunter, If you want to rough it I've heard nothing but good things about these guys and they will put you in the right place for big bears. The price for the unguided drop camp with boat is very reasonable.

http://www.rdmpilot.com/index.htm

[Bearhunter]

Ya, Ive been looking at RDM for sometime now, havent talked to them yet bet 1400.00 is pretty reasonable.  Thats everything except your flight to ketchan and license.  Thats why with a few guys I was thinking the trip would be doable for 1500 or less by arranging everything one your own, but Im probably all wet on that one.  I am going to give them a call next week, and feel them out.  Thanks

[Crazyman]

Bearhunter, I've taken some nice bears on POW. I've been running tugs in Alaska for about 30 years. I took one just shy of 500 lbs. near Klawock a few years back. Good luck!

[actionshooter]

That looks pretty cool. With fares, tags and food it looks like you could get away with just over 2K, thats cheap for any out of state hunt where you get on a plane.

[billythekidrock]

Here is a link to a taxidermist in Ketchikan that is close to the planes, ferry and hotels.
http://www.talltaletaxidermy.com/home/index.htm
He is a bit spendy, but will help you get everything ready for the F&G and to ship home if needed. My former boss has had 3 bears done there.

And if you stay in Ketchikan make sure to stop by and have a drink at the Artic Bar on Water st. Paula, the owner, is from the Grays Harbor area and it has a laid back attitude plus cool bear type merch. If you are hungry she will order you burgs from across the street.

[Abolt338]

Like I posted on the other POW trip, I've been thinking of this trip for a long time, and I'm definitely the kinda guy that digs this kind of adventure - nasty weather, hunting all day, fishing, getting messy and not caring...you know the type.

If you're still planning a trip, keep me in mind as I would love to hit it for a hunt either next spring or later.

RW

[Abolt338]

Anyone consider just driving up?  Seems like if you had enough people it would be much cheaper than flying, plus you wouldn't have to rent an unfamiliar vehicle on the island.

RW

[Abolt338]

Any interest in this trip?  My wife and I are planning a trip this spring (early-mid June).  We're going to drive up, and we got our budget to under $1,000 for a 5-day trip.  I would love to talk to anyone who's been there to pick their brains...

RW

[billythekidrock]

I am not sure where I read it, but you should check the new regs. I read that out of state hunters will not be able to hunt the road system. Only by boat.

[WDFW-SUX]

Billy's correct there are some major changes coming to POW........spring will be permit only as well as the road stuff.

[Jamieb]

A pard of mine in Craig told me that we cant hunt bears in Sept. from the road system any more. That will cut way down on the out of staters. I've hunted up there both from the road system and from a boat. Shooting a bear on the beach and only having to pack to the boat was so easy that it almost didn't feel right. I took the Ferry up from Rupert so I had my own truck up there and I really covered some ground just driving and exploring. I love it up there and if there was work to be had, I'd move in a heart beat. I stay in touch with some of the locals that I met up there and that payed off this last trip. I spent most of the 10 days I was on the island hunting or fishing with locals. I got to go on a couple of halibut trips, and got some good info. on where to go on rivers for salmon.

[Abolt338]

I am not sure where I read it, but you should check the new regs. I read that out of state hunters will not be able to hunt the road system. Only by boat.

This year's changes are for the Fall season.  That's the main reason we're trying to get our hunt in this spring.  Who knows what will happen to it next spring.

RW

[cohoho]

Hey guys here is a guy from AK that started a lodge last year or the year before, don't know him but knew of his name from the site I used to visited, seemed like good people.  Anyhow he is offering a DYI bear hunt, might be good for those that have been interested previously in going for spring hunt @ 1450, the cost and experience would rival anywhere else.  AK Airline should be pretty cheap to Ketchikan...  Anyhow here it is for those that might be interested.   

http://www.coffmancoveak.com/

[RPM]

me and two friends drove up in 05 and hunted blacktails in nov. just getting there was an adventure. drove to prince rupert rode the ferry to ketch. then to pow. had a friend who let us use his house in craige. at that time of year you get stuck in ketch. for 12 hrs. both ways waiting for ferries. we had a ball, to late for bears but i killed a 4 by 4 that grossed 106 netted 102. three of us splitting everything and 2 deer tags cost us around 1800$ apiece and we didn't have to pay for lodging. lots of roads and the people were very friendly. do a search on prince of wales chamber of commercerce, some good stuff there and alaska marine hwy for ferry info. good luck

[heavy hauler]

hunted up there on pow for bear with my bow.fun times. send me a pm if you would like some details