Craig Hunting Outfitters

Thorne Bay Lodge, operated by Brent Dickinson on the east side of Prince of Wales Island, offers hunting packages built around the island's two marquee species: Sitka blacktail deer in October and November when the rut peaks, and coastal black bear in late May through mid-June when bears are most active along the shorelines. The lodge provides a two-bedroom suite that sleeps up to four, with a private kitchen, vehicle for the stay, and on-site game processing and vacuum-packing. Access is straightforward — fly into Ketchikan or Craig and drive or ferry to Thorne Bay.