Post by: Bearhunter on December 26, 2007, 09:08:15 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on December 26, 2007, 09:10:58 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on December 27, 2007, 06:40:14 AM
Tags, rentals and flight cost $1500 a piece for 4 guys. So I am thinking a two person trip could be almost $2500 each to cover the cost of gas on those little planes. You will need to plan on at least one, if not two nights in Ketchikan and you can get a discount on rooms if you are "weathered in". Promech Air is a great company and they even helped us find a private person to shuttle us by boat when they couldn't fly us in for a second day.
You will fly in on Alaskan air and then from the tarmac you will need to take a ferry to the mainland, yes, the airport is on an island. I don't remember how much the ferry cost but I am sure it was less then $15. Then take a taxi (try to call from home with flight time/numbe and have one ready) to Promech. You can not fly with camp fuel, but you can get it in Ketchikan. I would reccommend Mt House freeze dried and the Jetboil stove with 3 containers of fuel being more than enough. I packed 4 meals a day and came back with a couple extra. You will want a water purifier of some sort as well as some cool aid type drinks to flavor the water. You will probably get wet everyday and you may want to take a small tent to at least dry some clothes, (bring a couple extra cans of stove fuel).
If you get a bear you will need to have it checked by F&G so that will take another day. Your best bet is to get ahold of a Taxidermist in Ketchikan and have him help you with that. Make sure you take his number with you.
Don't buy anything from the jewelry shops as they are owned by the cruise lines which are owned by overseas interests.
What ever you do, do not let them know you are filming with a pro/prosumer camera, you will be required to purchase a permit if you are on state/usfs land. (I got that tip from a pro hunter/filmer from WA)
If you have anymore questions I will try to help.
Post by: washingtonmuley on December 27, 2007, 07:13:42 AM
I did that trip a few years back when I was living in Alaska. We saw some huge bears on the Island. My brother's bear was 19 4/16",Dad's was 19 12/16"(500lbs), and the my buddy shot a smaller boar. That trip was a trip of a life time. We hunted out of a forest service cabin and spent most of our time in the clearcuts.Feel free to pm me if you have some questions.
Good luck
Good luck
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on December 27, 2007, 08:33:20 AM
I never can find anyone serious about doing. Is there anyone on here that has experienced this hunt before that would possibly be interested or some guys that are serious about bears that would like to do a hunt like this. I think that this trip is totally doable for 1000-1500. Im thing around 1100 total round trip. Hunting-Cowboy this has got to be something you could be interested how bout anybody else. James
Hey James.....You are right about one thing, I am interested in hunting bear on POW. I highly doubt Ill be available in the spring when you want to go, though. I haven't done any serious research on the cost of doing this, but I think 1000 -1500 might be a little bit optimistic, but maybe not. I worked on POW in the 80's and our logging camp was just out of Klowock (near Craig) and I can tell you there were a lot of bears up there. I've always wanted to return there to hunt. I kind of had in my mind hunting the clearcuts, but cruising the little bays and inlets sounds awesome.
billythekidrock is right about the airport being on an island. I remember having to ride that little ferry across to Ketchikan and walking down to the end of town and purchasing a sea plane out to POW Island. For a 19-21 year old kid, it was quite and adventure! I also remember how wet it can be. It would be a great trip and I'm looking forward to seeing any others who have done this type of hunt up there! (keep in touch bearhunter)
Post by: bearhunter59 on December 27, 2007, 10:40:31 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on December 27, 2007, 04:54:40 PM
Post by: actionshooter on December 27, 2007, 06:32:40 PM
I would be surprised if it could be done for anywhere around a grand. Fares are way up right now.
Post by: billythekidrock on December 27, 2007, 06:56:43 PM
Now keep in mind that our $1500 was only for license/airfare/rental/one night hotel. It did not include the second night in a hotel, eating out, cabs, ferry and trinkets. I think I took $500 cash and came back with better then half.
Four guys, 6 days, major airline, floatplane, rental cabins (we stayed in two different ones) should be able to do it for less then $2,000 each. Now if you only go with two guys and less gear you can charter a smaller float plane and that will save you big time. Just make sure your gear and the hides you bring back are under their weight limit so they don't bump you up to a larger plane.
Some info to get you started.
Promech, lots of good info.
http://www.promechair.com/charters.htm (http://www.promechair.com/charters.htm)
Some cabin info. This is for Karta Lake, but there are other cabins around the island.
http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/cabins/pow/kartalk.shtml (http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/cabins/pow/kartalk.shtml)
Post by: washingtonmuley on December 27, 2007, 07:22:13 PM
What about driving to bellingham or I believe prince george and then jumping on the ferry? You could take your own vehicle and then ferry it from Ketch to POW. I thought about doing that the next time I went back to the Island. I would be interested if the cost was between $1,000 and $1,500.
Post by: actionshooter on December 27, 2007, 07:24:17 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on December 27, 2007, 07:27:16 PM
Don't buy anything from the jewelry shops as they are owned by the cruise lines which are owned by overseas interests.
They are actually owned by Hunt WA members. ;)
Post by: rougheye on December 27, 2007, 07:41:03 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on December 27, 2007, 07:42:20 PM
Here are a couple more links:
This lodge rents vehicles..
http://flyquestlodge.com/5.html (http://flyquestlodge.com/5.html)
Prince of Wales Ultimate CD Guide
http://www.princeofwalesonline.com/cd_ultimateCD.htm (http://www.princeofwalesonline.com/cd_ultimateCD.htm)
Post by: Bearhunter on December 29, 2007, 11:03:22 AM
Post by: Crazyman on December 29, 2007, 09:02:09 PM
http://www.rdmpilot.com/index.htm
Post by: Bearhunter on December 29, 2007, 09:23:46 PM
Post by: Crazyman on December 29, 2007, 09:49:10 PM
Post by: actionshooter on December 29, 2007, 10:08:50 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on December 30, 2007, 05:46:15 AM
http://www.talltaletaxidermy.com/home/index.htm (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.
Post by: Abolt338 on May 14, 2008, 10:44:32 PM
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
Post by: Abolt338 on May 19, 2008, 08:01:37 PM
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Post by: Abolt338 on February 05, 2009, 04:47:56 PM
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Post by: billythekidrock on February 05, 2009, 06:14:07 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 05, 2009, 06:30:56 PM
Post by: Jamieb on February 05, 2009, 07:41:25 PM
Post by: Abolt338 on February 05, 2009, 08:28:07 PM
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
Post by: cohoho on February 05, 2009, 11:03:04 PM
http://www.coffmancoveak.com/
Post by: RPM on February 08, 2009, 08:59:10 PM
Post by: heavy hauler on February 09, 2009, 05:28:57 PM
Post by: RightPlace-RightTime on February 12, 2009, 12:23:38 AM
Check the link of my post out, pics included also
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,4494.msg47754.html#msg47754