where to find Grizzlies around Ketchican, Alaska

HAMMER1DOWN · September 11, 2010, 02:29 AM

Hi ya'll! I have a buddy up in AK right now and he asked me to post up here where he could look to possibly find some grizzlies around the Ketchican area, he is planning on hunting one while he is up there for the Coast Guard.

Thanks,
Hammer 1

Rifleman1776 · September 11, 2010, 07:55 AM

I would think local folks would be the best source of info.
OTOH, he could just let the griz find him. All he has to do is put some chocolate and bacon in his pockets and go for a walk.
I believe, for non-residents, law requires bear hunters to hire a licensed guide. That needs to be checked out. If he is in the CG he doesn't need an arrest on his records.

skydiver3346 · September 11, 2010, 08:36 AM

Wasn't hunting obviously, but saw two of them last week in Glacier National Park in Montana. Closest one was about half mile away (slowly coming down a mountain side). Just an awesome sight to behold through my binocs....

taylorce1 · September 11, 2010, 11:05 AM

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I would think local folks would be the best source of info.
OTOH, he could just let the griz find him. All he has to do is put some chocolate and bacon in his pockets and go for a walk.
I believe, for non-residents, law requires bear hunters to hire a licensed guide. That needs to be checked out. If he is in the CG he doesn't need an arrest on his records

Most States give Armed Forces members stationed there resident hunting status as far as licensing goes. I had a buddy stationed up in Fairbanks and he said that he still had to wait one year before he could hunt Griz, Brown, Sheep and Goats without the use of a guide. So he is probably ok, but still better to be safe than sorry.

jgcoastie · September 11, 2010, 01:10 PM

Once you have been stationed in Alaska via PCS orders, ADF&G recognizes active duty military as residents; regardless of actual legal residence.

For your first year, you are eligible for non-resident military hunting and sport fishing licenses which are about the same cost of resident licenses. It covers small game, waterfowl, etc... Also covers deer hunting IIRC.

As far as where to find bear; tell him to go salmon fishing in the more remote portions of the island. Also tell him not to go alone and to be well-equipped to handle bear defense. Bear spray is best, followed by a lever-action rifle in the following calibers:
- .45/70 Government
- .450 Marlin
- .444 Marlin

aaalaska · September 11, 2010, 04:19 PM

The island has a very low number of browns, or maybe none ,lots of blacks , deer ,goats, an wolves. The main land across Behm canal has good numbers, and they should be into the fish heavy now. But access will require a long boat ride or fly in.We lived there 20 some years ago and did some hunting, fishing ,never cut any griz sign on the island ,and was told there might be some but not many. But all the islands down there have good hunting for black bear. If I were back there for awhile I'd really look into a goat hunt. Good luck with whatever.
Alex

Fat White Boy · September 11, 2010, 04:27 PM

Tell him to go out in the woods, build a fire and start cooking bacon. They will find him...

Bush Pirate · September 16, 2010, 03:59 PM

I would look into the frosty bay area or power plant at Tyee(bradfield river).

September 11, 2010, 02:29 AM	#1
HAMMER1DOWN Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2008 Location: Close Enough to Canada to say "EH!!"... MT Posts: 418	where to find Grizzlies around Ketchican, Alaska Hi ya'll! I have a buddy up in AK right now and he asked me to post up here where he could look to possibly find some grizzlies around the Ketchican area, he is planning on hunting one while he is up there for the Coast Guard. Thanks, Hammer 1 __________________ "Worthy is Freedom to only those who are prepared to stand behind their rifles and fight for their rights" -Robert W. Hambley....A.K.A. Myself-

September 11, 2010, 08:36 AM	#3
skydiver3346 Senior Member Join Date: December 22, 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,222	Griz: Wasn't hunting obviously, but saw two of them last week in Glacier National Park in Montana. Closest one was about half mile away (slowly coming down a mountain side). Just an awesome sight to behold through my binocs....

September 11, 2010, 01:10 PM	#5
jgcoastie Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Location: Kodiak, Alaska Posts: 2,118	Once you have been stationed in Alaska via PCS orders, ADF&G recognizes active duty military as residents; regardless of actual legal residence. For your first year, you are eligible for non-resident military hunting and sport fishing licenses which are about the same cost of resident licenses. It covers small game, waterfowl, etc... Also covers deer hunting IIRC. As far as where to find bear; tell him to go salmon fishing in the more remote portions of the island. Also tell him not to go alone and to be well-equipped to handle bear defense. Bear spray is best, followed by a lever-action rifle in the following calibers: - .45/70 Government - .450 Marlin - .444 Marlin __________________ "To preserve liberty, it is essential that the whole body of the people always possess arms, and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them." -Richard Henry Lee, Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, initiator of the Declaration of Independence, and member of the first Senate, which passed the Bill of Rights.

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September 11, 2010, 07:55 AM	#2
Rifleman1776 Senior Member Join Date: April 25, 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 3,309	I would think local folks would be the best source of info. OTOH, he could just let the griz find him. All he has to do is put some chocolate and bacon in his pockets and go for a walk. I believe, for non-residents, law requires bear hunters to hire a licensed guide. That needs to be checked out. If he is in the CG he doesn't need an arrest on his records.

September 11, 2010, 04:19 PM	#6
aaalaska Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2007 Location: Palmer Ak Posts: 319	The island has a very low number of browns, or maybe none ,lots of blacks , deer ,goats, an wolves. The main land across Behm canal has good numbers, and they should be into the fish heavy now. But access will require a long boat ride or fly in.We lived there 20 some years ago and did some hunting, fishing ,never cut any griz sign on the island ,and was told there might be some but not many. But all the islands down there have good hunting for black bear. If I were back there for awhile I'd really look into a goat hunt. Good luck with whatever. Alex

September 11, 2010, 04:27 PM	#7
Fat White Boy Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Posts: 1,276	Tell him to go out in the woods, build a fire and start cooking bacon. They will find him...

September 16, 2010, 03:59 PM	#8
Bush Pirate Member Join Date: June 2, 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 54	I would look into the frosty bay area or power plant at Tyee(bradfield river).