Hunting grizzly bears in the Arctic

Kim Kutsch: Arctic Grizzly Bear Hunt Report

TRIP TAKEN: 7-day Grizzly Bear Hunt out of Kotzebue, Alaska
CONSULTANT: Kyle Hanson, Outdoors International

September, 2024

This was an excellent hunting experience.

The salmon run was a record low this year, so the grizzly bear hunting was a bit tougher than normal. The bears were scattered rather than concentrated on the river. It made what was normally a moderate physical hunt into a little more difficult. However, at 70 years old I managed fine and my guide was superb and very thoughtful to make sure I was doing okay.

I managed to take a record book grizzly on the second day of the hunt.

I was very impressed with the outfitter and his entire organization. Everything was very well organized, even the handling of my trophy after the hunt. I highly recommend this hunt.

Outfitter Evaluation

How was your outfitter?

GREAT

How would you rate your trip overall?

5 STARS

How were your guide(s)?

GREAT

How was your lodging?

GREAT

How was the food?

GREAT

How physically demanding was your trip?

DIFFICULT

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Consultant Evaluation

How would you rate your consultant?

5 STARS

Why did you choose that rating?

Kyle took very good care of the logistics and even followed up after the hunt to see how it went.

Would you use Outdoors International again?

YES

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