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Southeast Alaska's Finest Guiding Service with Alaska Master Guide, Bruce Parker and Registered Guide,
Ann-Marie Parker.
Permitted by U.S.D.A. Tongass National Forest.
Parker Guide Service is an equal opportunity employer
Hunting Guide Service
Brown Bear, Black Bear, and Mountain Goat
Whether you're after brown bear, black bear, or mountain goat, our premier Alaska hunting excursions are your trip of a lifetime.
Five (5) -seven (7) day scenic photography and wildlife watching trips are also available. See our other website, www.alaskaboatcruises.com, for more information.
Combination hunts for Brown and Black bears are available on Spring or Fall hunts. Sitka Deer and Wolf are available in the fall, usually in conjunction with Bears.
Brown and Black Bears
In the huge old growth rain forests of southeastern Alaska, brown and black bear roam, feeding on salmon from the hundreds of small streams and rivers, or munching on sedge in the misty grass flats at the forest's edge. With their population density far surpassing any other area in North America, these bears provide a wonderfully unique and exciting personal hunting experience found only in southeastern Alaska's wilderness.
We, along with a few well chosen assistant guides, personally guide our clients on all bear hunts. Brown bear hunts are one to one. Black bear hunts are generally two to one.
In spring, we'll hunt bears on remote beaches and grass flats from our 16 foot boats or from shore. On a ten-day hunt in spring you can expect to see 20 to 30 brown bears. we commonly see many more black bears in the spring or fall.
In fall, we hunt on small creeks teaming with salmon, from the mouths to a half-mile upstream. Walking is generally very easy, and with plenty of action fairly close, these hunts are usually very exciting. A typical shot on a spring hunt is 100 to 150 yards; fall distances are 25 to 100 yards. On a ten-day hunt in fall you can expect to see 20 to 30 brown bears.
We hunt separate islands for brown and black bears in Southeast Alaska, as the two species do not share habitats. For brown bears, we hunt in Game Management Unit 4, and for black bears, Game Management Units 1 & 3.
On Fall and early Spring black bear hunts it is not uncommon to see wolves, so you may have a chance for a wolf as well. You'll also see abundant sea life and beautiful country on your trip. Come and join us for an exciting and unique hunt.
Most bookings are made a year or more in advance. Contact us now and reserve the hunt you desire. We look forward to having you onboard!
See Parker Guide Service Policies, License and Tag Fees here.
See Parker Guide Service Hide and Trophy Care here.
We at Parker Guide Service provide a premier hunting experience aboard our new 80' yacht Alaskan Harvest. (Yacht photo to the right is of our old vessel, the M/V Nepenthe.) All bear hunts are conducted from our full-service "floating lodge." Depending on your booking, you'll start your hunt from one of these towns (Petersburg, Juneau or Sitka) and fly in a sea plane to the yacht. We'll anchor in a quiet, secluded cove or bay and use our seaworthy 16 foot aluminum boats to reach our hunting areas each day, returning each evening to the yacht.
Our bear hunting is unsurpassed by any in North America. Our success rate remains very high with nearly 100% opportunity, which is our goal for you.
We've conducted some amazing hunts over the years. Click here to see our slideshows of successful Brown Bear and Black Bear hunts. (Flash required to view slideshows - download Flash)
Mountain Goats
Hunting the majestic mountain goat, and just being in the country they inhabit, can be the unforgettable experience of a lifetime! Most hunters lucky enough to secure a trophy will tell you, "Goats don't come easy!"
Mountain goat habitats are harsh and unforgiving. Much time and energy are needed to successfully negotiate the poor late-season weather conditions and rugged terrain found on hunts for the long-haired trophy mountain goat. That's why the expertise and experience of Parker Guide Service makes such a difference.
Parker Guide Service offers a custom late-season mountain goat hunt. We have enjoyed a nearly 100% success rate on our goat hunts!
Our five-week season runs from the last week of October to the end of November. These goats, found only in the coastal mountains of Southeast Alaska, have incredibly beautiful long hair at this time of year. The goats are in rut during this season; combined with snow and cold weather, this pushes them to lower altitudes where they are more accessible, making the hunt enjoyable for everyone, without undue danger or stress
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Accessibility and premier accommodations makes our mountain goat hunt one of the best available in North America. You'll see many goats each day, and hunt in incredibly scenic country.
Most bookings are made a year or more in advance. Contact us now and reserve the hunt you desire. We look forward to having you onboard!
See Parker Guide Service Policies, License and Tag Fees here.
See Parker Guide Service Hide and Trophy Care here.
You'll fly to Juneau and take a seaplane flight to our 80-foot pleasure yacht, the Alaskan Harvest. We'll anchor in a small cove in the middle of mountain goat country and use our 16 foot aluminum boats to reach our hunting areas each day. After your day's hunt, you'll arrive back at the Alaskan Harvest to delicious meals, hot showers, and warm, comfortable beds.
We average billy goats with 9-inch horns (horns range from 8 1/2 to 10 inches.)
Goat hunts are very appealing for women as well as men. Click here to see our slideshow of successful mountain goat hunts. (Flash required to view slideshows - download Flash)
Sitka Black-Tail Deer - Wolves
As a bonus to your fall Black bear hunt, Sitka Black-Tail Deer and Wolves can be available, added as a trophy-fee basis. This is typically the only time that we hunt the Deer and the Wolf.
