Black Bear Hunts
Explore remote coastal forests and wilderness areas while enjoying the flexibility of a vessel-based hunting trip.
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Vessel-Based Hunting & Fishing · Homer, Alaska
Experience Alaska's Wild Coastal Frontier
Discover unforgettable vessel-based hunting adventures along Alaska's spectacular coastline. Explore remote wilderness, enjoy comfortable accommodations, and experience the freedom of Alaska's great outdoors.
Welcome Aboard
Welcome to Alaska Coastal Hunts
Based in Homer, Alaska, Alaska Coastal Marine has spent decades carrying hunters and anglers along one of the most dramatic coastlines on earth. Our trips pair genuine wilderness access with the comfort of a well-run charter vessel — a warm, stable base camp that moves with you as the country opens up.
Whether you are chasing black bears in the rainforest, glassing for coastal brown bears, or hunting Sitka black-tailed deer across the islands, our crew handles the travel so you can focus on the hunt.
- Vessel-based hunting adventures
- Access to remote coastal hunting areas
- Comfortable onboard accommodations
- Experienced, licensed vessel operators
- Unguided hunting with optional guided arrangements
Please note: our transportation and onboard accommodation services are separate from professional hunting guide services. Guided arrangements can be discussed and added where required.
Hunting Adventures
Explore Our Hunting Adventures
Three distinct coastal hunts, each shaped by the terrain, the seasons and the wildlife of Alaska's outer coast.
Brown Bear Hunts
Discover Alaska's legendary coastal brown bear country and learn about trip planning, regulations, and guiding requirements.
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Sitka Black-Tailed Deer Hunts
Experience memorable deer hunting adventures among Alaska's spectacular coastal islands and mountain landscapes.
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The Vessel-Based Hunting Experience
Your Comfortable Base Camp on the Water
Staying aboard a well-appointed charter vessel keeps you close to the hunt and far from the compromises of remote tent camps. Fish, rest, dry out and plan — all while the coastline moves past your window.
Comfortable Sleeping Cabins
Private berths with warm bedding keep you rested after long days in the field.
Hot Showers & Restrooms
Clean heads and hot water make life aboard genuinely comfortable.
Spacious Dining Area
A warm galley and generous table where the whole crew eats together.
Drying Room for Gear
A dedicated space dries wet clothing and boots overnight.
Meat Storage Facilities
Proper cold storage protects your harvest until the trip is complete.
Covered Deck Areas
Sheltered outdoor spaces to watch the coastline roll past in any weather.
Experienced Marine Crew
Licensed operators who know these waters, tides and channels intimately.
Access to Remote Areas
Reach coastline and islands that simply cannot be driven to.
The Beauty of Coastal Alaska
Adventure Beyond the Ordinary
Beyond the tide line, Alaska unfolds in every direction — glaciers calving into still water, old-growth spruce clinging to the slopes, bald eagles riding the thermals and humpback whales surfacing in the channels. This is a wilderness measured in horizons, and you will have a front-row seat.
Fishing Adventures
Discover Alaska's Incredible Fishing
Our coastline is one of the most productive fisheries in the world. Between hunts — or on a dedicated charter — drop a line into deep, clear water and see what the Gulf of Alaska has been hiding.
- Halibut, salmon and rockfish in cold, nutrient-rich water
- Fish from a comfortable, stable charter vessel
- Combine fishing with a hunting expedition
- All tackle, guidance and onboard facilities provided
Plan Ahead
Preparing for Your Hunt
Good preparation turns a good trip into a great one. Start with the essentials below, then reach out with any questions.
The Journal
Latest from Our Blog
Stories, field notes and practical guides from along Alaska's coastline.
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Responsible Hunting and Wildlife Conservation in Alaska
A hunt is not only judged on whether or not an animal is brought down, but also on the animal's identification, recovery, care of meat, reporting and the state of the hunting area left after the hunt. Minor oversights in remote areas could quickly become very expensive when weather changes and help is far away. […]
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A Beginner’s Guide to Alaska’s Coastal Geography
A coastal Alaska map can look simple until islands, tidewater glaciers, narrow passes and broad mudflats turn a short line into a demanding journey. Learning to read those features helps you estimate travel time, recognize weather exposure, anticipate animal habitat and avoid routes that are safe only at certain water levels. The best planning choice […]
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Protecting Your Hunting Equipment in Saltwater Environments
Salt spray often leaves its trail without warning, solidifying onto rifle slings, then drying into zipper rings or onto optic surfaces where it can later bond with damp air to produce a very stiff firearm, hazy optics, corroded metals or, worse yet, dead electronics that cannot be recharged when you are out of range. Fortunately, […]
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