Russ and Jared with some nice bears

Jared Griffith: Alaska Archery Baited Bear Hunt Report

HUNT: Archery Black Bear, Brown Bear Combo Hunt in Alaska
CONSULTANT: Russ Meyer | Outdoors International

June, 2017

I shot THREE bears in one night. One brown bear and two black bears, then a third black bear on the last night.

Opportunities Galore is how I would state this hunt when booking your clients on this hunt! I really appreciated being able to spend time with my friend and Consultant Russ Meyer. It has been a dream of both of ours to hunt brown bears with a bow. This Alaska brown bear hunt is the usual baited hunt, lots of time during the day to go fishing and talk and shoot your bow. Most of the action takes place at night.

Jet boating to the bait site

The scenery and experiences in Alaska are amazing.

From the animals to the mountains even the jet boat rides. You truly get to experience Alaska while on this hunt. There were so many bears that if I chose to, I could have shot a black bear each night. I only saw one brown bear, and I am taking it home with me…. Russ saw many brown bears and a HUGE black bear alike.

Russ and OI client Jared Griffith with a nice Alaska black bear they hunted over bait.

This bear hunt is an archery hunters dream.

I shot THREE bears in one night! One brown bear and two blacks, then a third black bear on the last night. That was amazing to me! What hunt can you get four bears in 10 days?! It was such a great adventure and experience, and as always, Russ Meyer took care of me. The dude is such a great teacher and humble awesome person. Thanks to Russ Meyer and Outdoors International I have this amazing memory and my four new rugs… Ha Ha

Russ and Jared in Alaska

Hunt Report

  • How likely will you be to refer friends to Outdoors International about this hunt? Very likely
  • How was the outfitters pre-hunt communication? Fair
  • How would you rate the overall trophy quality? Excellent
  • How would you rate the lodging? Good
  • How would you rate the food? Poor
  • How savvy/knowledgeable was your guide? Excellent
  • How was the Field Dressing and Trophy Preparation? Excellent
  • Were you successful or unsuccessful? Successful – Super Duper Happy!!!
  • How physically difficult was the hunt? Easy
  • How likely would you be to refer Outdoors International booking services to your friends and family? Very Likely
  • How were your conversations with your agent? Excellent
  • How was your agent’s pre-hunt correspondence? Excellent
  • How was your agent’s post-hunt follow up? Excellent
  • How savvy/knowledgeable was your agent? Excellent
  • How would you rate your agent? FIVE STARS – My agent was amazing
  • What would you like to see us offer or do more of or do differently? Nothing. Except maybe give me free stuff… 🙂
  • Will you book another trip with us in the future? Why, or Why Not? Already have. Many times.
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