The NRA Great American Outdoor Show displays some of the best hunting options in the world, but none is crazier than the bear hunt offered by Tony Marchini and his Hidden Alaska hunting operation. “We hunt a predator area, where the state wants to reduce the bear population and we have lots of them,” said Marchini.
Multiple Tactics for Brown Bears
Stalking a 1,000 pounds of teeth and claws in alders so thick you can barely see your broadhead is heart-pounding action, while some would say suicide. The Hidden Alaska crew offers float trips through bear county in the fall. You can catch salmon and Dolly Varden until your arms ache while drifting silently on huge bears that roam the shoreline in search of salmon.
Baiting for Brown Bear is Legal
Hunting a black bear over bait will challenge your nerves, especially as evening falls and you know that a 400-pound meat-eater is roaming nearby. How about half a ton of brown bear cruising under your stand? This type of hunting is much safer than stalking and allows the hunter to be selective about the harvest. Even though bear numbers are high, selecting a large boar is the quest of most archers.
Multiple License Hunts
Traveling to Alaska and getting into the bush is a significant portion of the cost of the hunt. The beauty of this quest is the ability to take two or up to five black bears on a single trip. In addition, you can make it a combo with a brown/black bear combination. I interviewed Tony Marchini at the NRA Great American Outdoor Show. In the following video he explains the details of this incredible hunting opportunity.
