Our Brown Bear hunt on the pacific side of the Alaska Peninsula is truly unique. Litzen Guide Service has exclusive rights to 75 miles of prime Brown bear coastline.  A 65-foot boat is used as a floating hunting lodge to access the private hunting area.  From the boat, beaches and hills are glassed, while slowly cruising down the shorelines.  Upon spotting a bear, the hunter and guide take to the shore by skiff to make the stalk. We also have known glassing locations where we often spend the day hunting. At the end of the day we hike to the beach and radio the boat for a skiff ride back to the boat. 

2024 Season Update:

Spring of 2024 The May 2024 bear hunts started out as the coldest year in memory, we even made a snowman on the dock in Sandpoint May 8th! With the expert Litzen Guide Service guides and boat crew it turned out to be one of our best years ever. A washed up dead whale in one of our land camps was also a bonus as we took two bears that were feeding on it. We ended up nine of eleven with a nine foot average and 100% opportunity.

Fall of 2023 – In our private land hunting area the 2023 fall season had a late salmon run. There was many bears observed in the major spawning areas. We ended up being 6 for 7 with 100% opportunity.

May of 2022 was exceptional for brown bear hunting. We had 100% opportunity for nice bears and went 8 for 10 harvesting bears with a 9′ average. One bear had a skull measurement of 29 5/16.  Weather was clear, cold and windy.

May of 2021 was especially challenging with one of the worst spring season weather years in memory. Wind, rain and fog was the order for the month. We ended up 6 for 10 with 100% opportunity. We took bears ranging from10′ to 8’4″ with an average of approximately 9′. We are proud of a true archery bear taken with no rifle back up.
We saw many bears this season, including 12 at one time on one beach all feeding on herring roe in the rocks and kelp. All clients that did not take bears have rebooked for May 2022.

Spring 2020 Brown Bear Season was canceled by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game due to Covid Concerns. Stand by for results from our special season in May 2021. Now booking for the regular October 2021 season and May of 2022.

Fall 2019 produced 5 brown bear for 7 hunters. Weather conditions were harsh.

Spring 2018 was excellent on average bear size and we were 7 for 11 with 100% opportunity on harvest success. Our bears averaged over 9′. Our largest bear was 10’4″ with skull size 28.5″.

Please view the testimonial page to see the trophies taken with us and what our hunters had to say about their experience with Litzen Guide Service.

Litzen Guide Service has a high success rate of 95% over the last 20 years on really good bears.  Ten-foot bears are not uncommon.  While on board, clients may fish for halibut and cod, and in the Fall help pull crab pots for fresh Dungeness crab.  If you are through with tents in harsh weather environments, treat yourself to the comfort and effectiveness of hunting by boat. Land camps, tents and cabin also available.

Have any questions? Give us a call or Email.

Phone: 907-776-5868

Email: michael@litzenguideservice.com 

Brown Bear Hunting Prices:

10-Day 1×1 Fall 2025 Brown Bear Hunt – Sold Out
Boat Based Hunt
10 hunting-days, October 1 – 10, 2025 
NEW SEASON DATES STARTING 1 WEEK EARLIER! More salmon, more bears. 
$39,600  

10-Day 1×1 Fall 2025 Brown Bear Hunt – 2 Spots Available
Land Based Hunt
10 hunting-days, October 1 -10, 2025
$24,600

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10-Day 1×1 Spring 2026 Brown Bear
Boat Based Hunt
10 hunting-days, May 10th – 19th, 2026
$42,600 

10-Day 1×1 Spring 2026 Brown Bear  SOLD OUT
Boat Based Hunt
10 hunting-days, May 21st – 30th, 2026
$42,600 

14-Day 1×1 Spring 2026 Brown Bear
Land Based Hunt
14 hunting-days, May 17th – 30th, 2026
$32,000  

Non-hunter boat hunts:  $7,000

Daily non-hunter rates for land camps, based on offered hunting days: $650

SEASON:
Odd numbered years, October 1st – 21st
Even numbered years May 10th – 31st

It is recommended for all hunters to schedule one extra day in Anchorage at the end of their hunt to facilitate arrangements with service providers for meat and trophy care.

Hunt Agreement – Terms & Conditions
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Assumption of Risks & Liability Release
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Included in Hunt Rates: 1X1 guide service, meals, main and spike camp accommodations, trophy care (In field) and transportation during hunt.

Not Included in Hunt Rates:

Gratuity: 8 – 10%. If you are pleased with you personal guides services, show your appreciation!

Transportation: Fly from Anchorage to Sand Point with Ravn Alaska or Aleutian Airways. Michael will advise the exact day and flights. After arriving in Sand Point someone with Litzen guide service will meet you at the airport.

License & Tags – Unlimited tags are available online or can be purchased upon arrival in Anchorage.
License @ $160 & Brown Bear tag @ $1,000
These fees are subject to change.