Kodiak Island Deer Hunting FAQs

Kodiak Island Deer Hunt
Succesful Kodiak Island Deer Hunt
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The F/V Naknek
Sitka black tailed deer
Sitka black tailed deer

Kodiak Deer Hunts aboard the M/V Naknek Spirit – a boat transportation service for Black-Tailed Deer & Mountain Goat Hunting. For more info, go to KodiakDeerHunts.com

What is the best time of the year to go Deer Hunting in Alaska?

October-December

What time of the year do you Deer Hunt & why?

October-December, because it offers the best success rate for deer hunting

Where is the best deer hunting in Alaska?

South end of Kodiak Island

What is the weather like in Kodiak during the Fall?

Windy, wet, snowy, rainy, sunny!

What deer are in Kodiak?

Sitka Blacktail.

Why are deer so plentiful on Kodiak?

The mild maritime environment offers the most ideal living conditions for deer.

How much meat do you get from an average Kodiak deer?

Boned out, 40-45 pounds.

Can a non resident hunt in Alaska without a guide?

Yes, for deer.

What Non-Residents licenses & tags are required?

Hunting license and deer tags.

What Resident licenses & tags are required?

Hunting license and deer tags.

What is Kodiak famous for?

Kodiak Brown Bear, Sitka Blacktail deer and fishing.

What animals are hunt-able on Kodiak Island?

Brown bear, deer, fox, elk, mountain goat.

What caliber for Kodiak deer, mountain goat & bear hunting?

Common calibers are 7mm, 30-06, 300Win, 308.

Why are bears on Kodiak Island so big?

Access to salmon and genetics.

How hard is it to get a Kodiak bear tag?

Less than 1% odds of getting one, so extremely difficult for drawing for brown bear tag.