I have done a ton of research as this is on my bucket list. I would spend the time researching outfitters for this to get what you want. I would not go on a less expensive hunt or hunt from a boat. Personally I want to be out in it, camping and in the Alders. Pick your unit accordingly, and if you want a trophy bear go to Kodiak or units 10,11. Next determine the time of year you want to hunt!! Spring bears have lost up to 30% bodyweight due to hibernation, but the meat is better. Fall bears that have been on salmon for months taste bad! but are big. The cost will range all in $20,000 - $50,000 all in so get what you want!!! Good luck I know you are experienced!!

I have done a ton of research as this is on my bucket list. I would spend the time researching outfitters for this to get what you want. I would not go on a less expensive hunt or hunt from a boat. Personally I want to be out in it, camping and in the Alders. Pick your unit accordingly, and if you want a trophy bear go to Kodiak or units 10,11. Next determine the time of year you want to hunt!! Spring bears have lost up to 30% bodyweight due to hibernation, but the meat is better. Fall bears that have been on salmon for months taste bad! but are big. The cost will range all in $20,000 - $50,000 all in so get what you want!!! Good luck I know you are experienced!!

Whatcha building Ramsey???

I hunted first rifle season in September 2016 at Pacific Creek, Wyoming and it was hot (September20th). I killed my bull the night before and was headed to Jackson to put my elk in the meat locker and drove right next to this momma and twins. Rolled the window down and took these pictures, h*ll I thought I was in the zoo.
These bears were in the sage brush and could have cared less that I stopped the truck and sat there. When they left they walked right behind the truck.