Your guide, Hans Baertle is an Alaskan Registered Guide with well over 30 years of professional experience. Located in Southeast Alaska we specialize in boat hunts on Admiralty Islands and the Coastal Mountain Range for Brown Bear, Black Bear and Mountain Goat. We also offer customized Fishing and Exploration Charters teeming with wildlife and spectacular scenery.

The most effective way of hunting S.E. Alaska's Coastal Wilderness and its endless channels and islands is by boat. Aboard our spacious 50-foot Motor Vessel "Northern Star" you can enjoy superb meals, hot showers and comfortable bunks. The Northern Star is equipped with two 18-foot hunting skiffs. While cruising to different bays, Hunters use the boat as a spotting platform, glassing nearby mountains and meadows for game. After we anchor in a quiet secluded cove you and your guide will head out in your skiff to explore hidden passes and stalk up the many salmon streams in the pursuit of the big Bruins.

Come join us in a truly memorable Alaskan adventure!

 

 

Brown Bear

Admiralty Island's old growth rain forest supports the world's densest population of Brown Bear! Our prime hunting areas include Admiralty Island national monument and the coastal mainland. Being selective, most of our Brown Bear taken square over nine feet. Depending upon weather conditions and season, our overall success rate ranges from 80% to 100%.

Spring Brown Bear
Hunt the tidal meadows and beaches for big Bruins with opportunity to take Trophy Black Bear
after Brown Bear taken.

Hunt 1 April 24 - May 5 (1 Hunter)
Hunt 2 May 8 - May 19 (2 Hunter)
Hunt 3 May 22 - May 31 (1 Hunter)
Rate: 11 - 12 Days $ 14,500


Fall Brown Bear

Fall Brown Bear hunting is quite different than hunting in the Spring. Join me in stalking through dense old growth forest and along streams choked with spawning Salmon to set up your evening ambush. Experience the rising anticipation and sudden thrill when encountering big Bruins up close. A truly exciting hunt!

Hunt 1 September 14 - September 26 (2 Hunter)
Hunt 2 September 29 - October 11

Rate: 11 - 12 Days $ 14,500

Black Bear and King Salmon

Southeast Alaskas rugged Mainland Coast offers exellent hunting for Trophy Black Bear.Black Bear taken average over 7 feet squared with Bears squaring up to 8 feet occasionally. Combine your favorite pastime with the next best thing- fishing for large King Salmon. An excellent trip while accompanied by a non-hunting companion.

Hunt 1 June 3 - June 9 (2 HUNTER)
Hunt 2 June 12 - June 18 (1 Hunter)
Rate : 7 days $ 5,500

Fall Black Bear

Just like the Fall Hunt for Brown Bear. You hunt the Salmon Streams and get up close to your Trophy.

Hunt 1 August 31 - September 6
Hunt 2 September 6 - September 12
Rate: 7 Days $ 5,500

Mountain Goat

The Coastal Mountain Range, with its majestic fjords, and rugged peaks soaring out of the sea is renowned for its excellent hunting for record B&C class Mountain Goat. Our late season hunts for Mt. Goat are unsurpassed by anyone. Success rates have been-100% for many years, with Billy's averaging over 9 inches. Many Billy's in the 10 inch class have made the Boone & Crocket record book. The hunts start late October till the end of November. By then, due to colder temperatures the long hair on these goats is extremely prime making it one of the most eye catching trophies you will ever earn! Also due to rutting and snow conditions, Mt. Goats inhabit much lower altitudes making the hunt more enjoyable and also possible for physically less able hunters.

Hunt the scenic and remote fjords of Southeast Alaska's Coastal Mountain Range with all the comforts of home on board our 48-foot vessel. Air charter to and from Juneau to boat approximately $125.00 per person. 2 Hunter only.

Hunt 1 October 16 - October 24
Hunt 2 October 27 - November 4
Hunt 3 November 4 - November 12
Hunt 4 November 15 - November 23
Hunt 5 November 23 - November 30

Rate: 7 Days $ 9,500

Fishing Charters - Whale Watching - Bear Watching - Exploration

Southeast Alaska's coastal wilderness offers an array of spectacular scenes for the avid photographer. On any given day, encounter schools of Orcas or Humpback Whales, Sea Lions sunbathing on rocks, Bald Eagles fishing for salmon, and other wildlife in their natural habitats along the shoreline. Take a day excursion up one of the carved fjords, winding slowly around icebergs lined with seals, and spot mountain goats perched on 3,000 ft. cliffs. At the end of the fjord you can watch, as tremendous-sized icebergs calve from the towering face of the glacier.

Take advantage of viewing bears in their natural habitat. From mid-July through August, the Alaskan Brown Bear and Black Bear congregate along the streams and rivers to feed upon the spawning salmon. We spend hundreds of hours a year stalking these impressive animals. Seeing and photographing these bears up close is something you won't ever forget !

Cruise aboard the "Northern Star" to remote waters in the pursuit of giant Halibut, King and Silver Salmon, and a variety of Pacific Rockfish including Lingcod and Red Snapper. Venture up secluded streams to the best spin casting and fly fishing for the most delicious Trout and wild Salmon you will ever encounter! We will clean, vacuum-pack and freeze your catch for airline travel. (Quality saltwater and spin tackle provided.)

Create your own trip, customized to suit your specific interests. Minimum 4 days and 2 persons. Dates: June, July, August Average Rate: $350 per person/day

Come with us to explore some of the wildest, and most beautiful country on earth! Guiding Hunters and Fishermen in southeast Alaska since 1978.

Hans Baertle
Southeast Alaska Guiding
PO Box 266
Douglas, Alaska 99824

Phone / Fax 907-586-1168


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