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Alaska Brown Bear Hunting

Alaska Brown Bear Hunting

Alaska brown bear hunting — Peninsula and Interior grizzly hunts. One of the world's most demanding and coveted big game experiences.

28 outfitters offering brown bear hunts

Katmai Outfitters Alaska hunting

Katmai Outfitters

king salmon, AK

brown bearmoosecaribou
15 day

$18,000–$25,000 (brown bear)

Alaska Peninsula Outfitters Alaska hunting
brown bearcaribouwaterfowl

$15,000–$22,000 (brown bear)

Kodiak Brown Bear Guides – Larsen Bay Alaska hunting
brown bearsitka deer

$20,000–$25,000 (brown bear)

Black Bear
black bearbrown bearsitka deer

$5,000–$8,500/hunter for brown bear · $3,500–$5,000/hunter for black bear

Tyrrell's Trails Alaska hunting

Tyrrell's Trails

fairbanks, AK

dall sheepcariboumoose

$9,000–$15,000/hunt moose & caribou (7–10 days)

Alaska Outfitters Unlimited Alaska hunting
dall sheepmoosebrown bear

$10,000–$16,000/hunt Dall sheep & mountain goat (10–12 days)

Southeast Alaska Guiding Alaska hunting
brown bearblack bear
Northern Star

Pricing available on request via seaguiding.com

Alaska Coastal Outfitters Alaska hunting
brown bearblack bearsitka deer
6 guests5-10 dayM/V Huntress

$8,500–$14,000/hunt Sitka black-tailed deer & black bear (5–7 days)

Alaska Arctic Adventures Alaska hunting
cariboubrown bearmoose

$10,000–$16,000/hunt Dall sheep, moose & caribou (10–12 days)

40-Mile Air Alaska hunting
moosecariboudall sheep
2 guests

$10,000–$16,000/guided hunt (moose/caribou, 10 days)

Wrangell Outfitters Alaska hunting

Wrangell Outfitters

copper center, AK

dall sheepmoosebrown bear

$12,000–$18,000/hunt moose, caribou & Dall sheep (10–14 days)

Brown Bear

Copper Basin Outfitters

copper center, AK

brown bearblack bear

$9,500–$15,000/hunt moose & caribou Copper Basin (8–12 days)

Cavner & Julian / Stonewood Lodge Alaska hunting
brown bearmoosedall sheep
6 guestsNorthwest Odyssey

Hunt-specific pricing

Vast Alaska LLC Alaska hunting

Vast Alaska LLC

chignik, AK

brown bearmoosedall sheep

$14,000–$22,000/hunt brown bear & goat Alaska Peninsula (10–12 days)

Double Shovel Outfitters Alaska hunting
cariboumoosebrown bear
3 guests

Contact for rates

Midnight Sun Safaris Alaska hunting
dall sheepmoosecaribou
10 day

Contact for rates

Alaska Hunting Adventures Alaska hunting
dall sheepmoosebrown bear

From $19,000 bear / $25,500 moose / $28,000 Dall sheep

Alaska Wilderness Charters & Guiding Alaska hunting
cariboubrown bearblack bear

contact for rates

Top Gun Treks Alaska hunting

Top Gun Treks

wasilla, AK

moosebrown bearblack bear

$8,500–$14,000/hunt black bear & moose Mat-Su Valley (7–10 days)

Barela's Alaskan Outfitters Alaska hunting
brown bearblack bearmoose

$9,000–$15,000/guided hunt moose & caribou (8–10 days)

Alaska Safari Unlimited Alaska hunting
black bearbrown beardall sheep

Contact for pricing — 50% deposit required at booking

Above & Beyond Alaska — Pack Creek Bear Viewing Alaska hunting
brown bear
8 guests

Full-day guided tours

Top Alaska Destinations for Brown Bear Hunting

About Brown Bear Hunting in Alaska

Alaska brown bear (and interior grizzly bear) hunting is considered one of the premier big game experiences on earth. The Alaska Peninsula and Kodiak Island produce the world's largest brown bears. All non-resident brown/grizzly bear hunters must be accompanied by a licensed Alaska guide. Tags are available over-the-counter in most units, but success rates are variable and the experience is physically and mentally demanding.

What you need to know

  • Spring hunts (April–May) offer bears with prime fur coats coming out of dens — most popular season.
  • Fall hunts (October–November) offer rut activity and bears building fat stores — good trophy quality.
  • Kodiak Island bear hunts require a Kodiak Island Guide Service permit — demand far exceeds permits.
  • 10–14 day hunts are standard; don't book anything shorter — weather alone can cost you 3–4 days.
  • Study your guide's glass-and-stalk approach — patience and glassing hours determine success more than shooting skill.

Quick facts

Trophy class
20+ inch skull (Boone & Crockett)
Season
Spring (April–May) or Fall (October–November)
Guide required
Yes for all non-residents
Cost range
$15,000 – $30,000+ for guided hunts
Best regions
Alaska Peninsula, Kodiak Island, Interior (grizzly)
Physical demand
Extreme — often fly-in remote with no bailout