| Sitka Blacktail Deer Hunt, 5 Days |
Prices and Availaility
Summary:
Although the Sitka Blacktail is a smaller cousin to the Mule Deer, they are extremely abundant in Southeast Alaska. Their weight ranges from 60 to 250 pounds, and they have exceptionally keen hearing and sense of smell.
If you are in fairly good physical condition, you may want to consider the early season hunt, which will take you above the tree line, up where the larger bucks roam. Because of the needed travel distance and steep terrain, we recommend that you be able to carry a 30 to 60 pound pack for 3 - 5 days. This is one of the most scenic hunts that you'll find in Alaska. If you are interested, I recommend an alpine lake fly-in for the additional $500/hunter. This extra cost covers the chartered floatplane costs. Here are some of the pros and cons of that option:
Pros - Increased elevation gain on the deer, getting you into the big buck areas with less effort. Less gear/weight to pack to the spike camps. Open terrain makes it easier to see the deer. More deer to see. Less chance of a wounded animal to escape. The lakes are more remote and you'll find the hunting is even better than the beach access hunts. Better scenery!
Cons - Cost. I can't think of too many other reasons not to. From the beach, the climb to the alpine is usually pretty tough especially if you are going overnight (recommended for the time of year that you'll be here). If you day hunt from the boat, you can get to the alpine, but usually only for a couple of hours then you need to go back down. The best hunting is in the mornings and evenings so you miss out on some of the good hunting.
During the late season, many of the bigger bucks can be found at lower elevations (less than 1,000 feet). During this time of year, most hunting is usually done from boats and skiffs less than half a mile from the beach.
Included Meals
Abbreviations: (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner |
Your Itinerary:
Day 1:
Early Season Hunt
Board one of our vessels or chartered floatplane in Juneau, Alaska and travel to a distant bay, fjord, inlet, or upper alpine lake dependent on local weather conditions.
Arrive, setup base camp (if applicable). Backpack to upper alpine and establish a spike camp.
Evening hunt (Fly-in hunters must wait till the following morning to hunt).
Late Season Hunt
Depart on board a larger vessel (size depending on the number of hunters) from Juneau bound for a bay or inlet.
Evening hunt.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 2:
Early Season Hunt
Hunt during the day utilizing spot and stalk method and carrying internal frame packs with lunch/snacks to bring the meat, cape, and antlers back to camp.
Late Season Hunt
Hunt during the day, utilizing spot and stalk method from skiffs and main boat.(B) (L) (D)
Day 3:
Hunt, utilizing spot and stalk method.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 4:
Hunt, utilizing spot and stalk method.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 5:
Early Season Hunt
Hunt morning. Break camp and descend to base camp or to alpine lake for plane pickup. Depart for Juneau.
Late Season Hunt
Morning Hunt. Return to larger vessel and depart for Juneau.
(B) (L) (D)
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Availability:
2006 - Early Season Hunts
August 1 - 5, (pending)
August 6 - 10, (pending)
August 11 - 15, (pending)
August 17 - 21, (pending)
August 26 - 30, (pending)
September 1 - 5, (pending)
September 7 - 11, (pending)
September 21 - 25, (pending)
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Prices: | |
1 hunter, 1 guide -
2 hunters, 1 guide -
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$2,750
$2,500
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2006 - Late Season Hunts
October 15 - December 31, (check with us for available dates)
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Notes:
- Prices include all meals, lodging, photos, maximum 2:1 hunter to guide ratio, and preparation of trophies.
- We can also provide limmited accommodation/lodging one day prior and one day after the hunt.
- Prices do not include airfare, personal gear, licenses, tags, & USFS Special Use Fees.
- For additional costs click here (licenses, tag fees, . .etc.).
- Non-hunting companions are $250 per day.
- If utilized, floatplane costs will be an additional $500/person.
- Plan on arriving in Juneau via Alaska Airlines 1 day prior to hunt.
- Expect to depart on the 6th or 7th day.
- Schedules are subject to change due to weather, . .etc.
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