We would hunt each day from small skiffs by going up the many bays searching for black bears that have come down to the beach in search of food and eat the fresh grass. Each day we would see numerous bears but none that we wanted to do a stock on. At one point we came upon two large Brown Bear that were searching the beaches for food. Being in the small boat we were able to get within 30 yards of the bear's for some great pictures.
On the fourth day of the hunt we located a big bore on the beach and I agreed with my guide that this is one we should get closer for a better look. We beached our boat about a mile away from where the bear was located and began our stock. After approximately one hour we were able to close to within 100 yards of what turned out to be a very big male Alaskan Black Bear.
I found a old stump which made for a perfect rest that was only 80 yards from the unaware bear. Taking my time I was able to put a well placed shot with my 340 Weatherby that resulted in an instant kill. The Bear squared an even 8 feet with an approximate weight of between 560 to 600 pounds. According to my guide George Westcott this was one of the biggest bears he had see in 20 years of guiding in Alaska. The skull measured over 21 inches and qualified for the Boone and Crockett Record Book.
There was still 3 days left
on this hunt and being the last hunt of the year I was able to take
the 2 day trip back to Sitka aboard the Neptune and not by float
plane. It was a beautiful trip through the Alaskan Passageway in
which we viewed many whales, seals, bears and many many bald eagles.
It was a beautiful way to end a fabulous experience and exciting
adventure.
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