Grizzly Bear Hunting

Grizzly bears are abundant in the Talkeetna Mountains of interior Alaska. Glassing valleys rich with blueberries and migratory routes is a sure fire way to encounter these nomadic bears. We hunt game unit 13, the only unit in Alaska that is open to grizzly bear hunting year-round. However the best times for hunting are June, August and September when the bears' hides are still at their prime. We do offer a late July hunt for those wishing to hunt bears on or near and active salmon stream. Our late July, early August hunt for 2005 lasted six hours, resulting in a 7’9” boar being taken by lunchtime. 13 grizzlies were sighted during the six hour hunt.

Colors vary greatly from blonde to dark chocolate to silver and range in size from 7’ to 9’+. Rifles in the .30 caliber range are best and the .338’s are also very well suited for grizzly bear hunting.

Be prepared for hunting condition shots at less than 200 yards. We have hunts available during May, June, July, August and September. Black bear can be incidentally taken free of charge on any grizzly hunt and wolves are free of charge for hunts that take place after August 10.

"Jake and I planned a grizzly bear hunt on short notice. His knowledge of his grizzly hunting areas is very good and we were covered up in bears on Day 1 and I took my bear the same day. I would highly recommend Jake to anyone considering a bear hunt." Joe Gilbert

Al Bartz with '04 grizzly Hunting is done on foot from a base camp. Each day will involve walking 3-6 miles and glassing from vantage points that offer the best chance at locating bears. Hunters should be in decent physical condition and be prepared to carry a small daypack of approximately 25lbs.

Charlie Evens September Grizzly

In 2004 - 28 grizzly bears were spotted.
In 2005 - 48+ grizzly bears were spotted.
Grizzly spotted 2006 - 20+ Grizzly spotted

2007 Grizzlies spotted 50-75
Grizzly Bear - $9500.00

“Jake Jefferson is quite simply the best there is. he is a legend in the making. young, incredibly capable, knows the back country, and will get his client their quarry no questions asked or quarter given. his good humor and quick wit keep the camp lively as well. if you want to kill a bear he's the man you want on your side.” Dennis Frings

Charlie's Swept Wolverine

“Jake Jefferson took me on the grizzly bear hunt of a lifetime! If you will get in decent shape, he has the area, ability and desire to produce a great hunt and acquire a wonderful trophy. He is no nonsense and nonstop in trying to get your animal and a great individual as well!"
Joe Mckee

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Jake Jefferson
jake@blackriverhunting.com
PO Box 872371
Wasilla, Alaska 99687
Tel. 1.907.892-4544

Grizzly Bear Hunting

In 2004 - 28 grizzly bears were spotted. In 2005 - 48+ grizzly bears were spotted. Grizzly spotted 2006 - 20+ Grizzly spotted

In 2004 - 28 grizzly bears were spotted.
In 2005 - 48+ grizzly bears were spotted.
Grizzly spotted 2006 - 20+ Grizzly spotted