Spring Kodiak Brown Bear Tent Camp '26
- Welcome to AAS, my name is Mike Zweng
- Like many of you my boyhood dream was to wander the mountains and valleys in search of giant bears, majestic moose, and the other great species that this land has to offer. This dream became a reality when I first hunted moose near the Iditarod River many years ago.
- Since that time I have guided sheep in the Tok Management Area, Interior Grizzly Bear, Moose on the Alaska Peninsula, and of course the Giant Bears of Kodiak Island. To be in the presence of these spectacular animals and to have the privilege of sharing the same surroundings is something that cannot be taken for granted and is held sacred to me.
- I am first and foremost a conservationist that is committed to not only leaving no trace on the land, but to also minimize impact to the wildlife that calls this place home. I believe that hunting is an important part of managing wildlife so that all future generations will be able to experience the same opportunities we have today.
- As a good steward of these natural resources it is important to be a part of the system that manages these resources and work with others so they can be enjoyed indefinitely.
- I am a very small operation and only conduct few hunts each spring and fall. Most hunts are guided by myself. If you are looking for personalized service and a small scale operation, you have found the right place.
- Hunting on the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge
- I am fortunate to be the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge special use permit holder to conduct big game guided hunts in Kiliuda Bay. The National Wildlife Refuge is a very special place that allows our hunts to take place in an unspoiled wilderness. Guided hunting is a part of the management of the wildlife present on the refuge and I am proud to part of it. President Franklin Roosevelt created the Kodiak National Wildlife refuge in 1941 to protect Kodiak Bears and their Habitat
About this hunt
| Hunting season: | Apr 1, 2026 - May 15, 2026 |
Where you will hunt
Territory
| Fence type: | Not fenced |
| Territory size: | 10,000+ |
Where you will stay
Tent Camp
How to get there
Navigation guidelines
| Transfer from airport: | No |
| Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
| Gun rental: | No |
| Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Price includes
- Accommodation
- Guiding by PH
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Transport on territory
- Lodging while in the field
- Meals
- Guide service
- Field trophy preparation
- Field care of meat and trophies
- Snacks
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Breakfast
Price does NOT include
- License and tags
- Hotel before and after hunt (including lodging fees incurred due to delays getting to the field because of weather, mechanical issues, or other items out of our control)
- Airfare to designated origin of hunt (i.e. Anchorage, Kodiak)
- Hunting license
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Transfer from/to airport
- Meat processing
- Shipping meat and/or trophies
Cancellation
- (AAS) requires a 20% deposit along with this signed contract to reserve your hunt on our schedule. If your hunt requires you to draw a permit in the state lottery system (Bear, Goat, Elk). The balance must be brought to 100% of the contracted price within 10 days of the drawing results being posted by the State of Alaska (if you successfully draw a permit). If you are unsuccessful in the state drawing, all money paid will be applied to the same hunt one year later, and you will be re-submitted in the drawing at the appropriate time.
- If AAS cancels your hunt, we will refund all money paid. If your hunt is cancelled due to circumstances outside the control of AAS, your money will be refunded if you are able to provide another hunter to take your place, and provided that the hunt is able to take place. If you are unable to provide another hunter to take your place, AAS will work with you and attempt to fill your slot and will return your money if we are able to do so. Note that an alternate hunter must be provided in time to be submitted for the drawing, must be eligible to hunt, and all conditions in place for the hunt to take place.
Wounding
Per Alaska regulations, a wounded animal is considered a harvested animalPayment
Deposit
Final payment
Paid 90 days before huntTAGs & licenses
Big Game
Big game hunting in Alaska includes many sought after species such as Moose, Caribou, Dall sheep, and many others.
Most hunts are general season, i.e. available with “over-the-counter” tags/permits, while certain high-demand hunts are allocated by lottery drawing. The application period for drawing permits is typically in November – December, with results announced in late winter. Both residents and non-residents can apply for most draws.
Non-resident hunters, in addition to purchasing Alaska annual hunting license, must buy an appropriate locking-tag for each big game animal hunted (e.g. moose tag, caribou tag) which needs to be affixed to the animal immediately after harvest and remain until the meat is processed.
Residents of Alaska do not need to buy tags for most species (except a locking-tag for brown bear or muskox in certain hunts).
Besides drawing options, some hunts are registration permits (first-come, first-served, often available in-season) or harvest tickets (free, but required for general hunts of species like moose, caribou, deer) which need to be carried in the field and returned to Fish and Game with harvest report.
Small Game
Small game in Alaska – including upland game birds (ptarmigan, grouse), waterfowl (ducks, geese), and small mammals like snowshoe hare – is generally available over the counter with no special draw. A standard hunting license allows residents and non-residents to hunt small game. However, migratory bird hunting does require acquiring Federal and State Duck Stamps. Additionally, Alaska requires proof of participation in the Harvest Information Program (HIP) for migratory bird hunters (a free HIP registration).
Upland game bird and small game hunting do not require tags or stamps, but bag limits and season dates vary by area.
Documents that you need for hunting in Alaska:
- Alaska Hunting License – Available in Resident, Non-Resident, and Non-Resident Alien versions (e.g. an annual non-resident hunting license)
- Permits/Harvest Tickets – a drawing permit (if you won a lottery), a registration permit, or a harvest ticket per huntable species
- Non-resident hunters will need big game tags (Locking-Tags) for each big game species hunted
Residents need a locking-tag only for certain species (brown/grizzly bear and muskox in some hunts) - Hunter Education Certificate
- Bowhunter/Crossbow/Muzzleloader Education proof (if needed)
- State & Federal Duck Stamps + HIP registration confirmation
Minimum Hunter Age
Alaska does not specify a minimum age for hunting, but there are strict supervision and education rules for young hunters. Hunters under 10 years old cannot hunt big game and must be under direct immediate supervision of a licensed adult if they accompany a hunt.
10+ years old - a successfully completed Hunter Education course is required.
Links to Read More Information
- https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/ (Alaska Department of Fish & Game)
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