Map shows brown bears and grizzly bears. The general rule of thumb is that
browns are only found in Alaska, and found near the coast. So, most of this
map is showing range of grizzlies.
The Alaskan Brown Bear grows to 800 to 1,000 lbs. They are omnivores, eating grasses,
roots, berries, rodents, and salmon. They breed in April and May, and sows give birth
(usually 2 cubs) in the winter dens. This species ranks second to the Polar Bear
as the largest land dwelling meat- eating animal in the world. Brown bears are not
very sociable and spend most of their time alone.
HUNT DESCRIPTION
Here is the hide from a brown bear taken with the bow in 2015 in Alaska. These
are aggressive animals, and for safety reasons the law requires that a bowhunter
must have a guide with a gun. I never felt threatened by this bear, but he was
chasing a hot sow when I harvested him, and he was very aggressive. The shot was
27 yards, and he traveled 60 yards after the shot. Because of heavy brown and grizzly
bear predation on caribou and moose, the wildlife officials in Alaska have increased
permits to hunt these two bear species. Costs for such hunts run high, but being
retired with few bills to pay, I was able to make this hunt. Again, a great adventure,
and taking old boar bears means saving cubs as the old boars are the biggest predator
on bear cubs.