Wilderness Tour and Brown Bear Search - LEO, Military, Teacher Discount!

In the pristine wilderness of Hoonah, Alaska lies an island known for its year-round beauty, massive bear population, and rich wildlife. The vast majority of which reside in Alaskan’s pure untouched forests teeming with bears or deer depending on what you're looking for - there's plenty to see here! The brown bear reigns supreme as king but other animals like seabirds can also be spotted during your tour--it truly offers something unique from all walks of nature when it comes down how diverse nature really is at this remote destination. The Chichagof Island has the highest population of bears per square mile anywhere on Earth. This Alaskan wilderness and bear search tour is offered May through September during months with highest probability for sightings, such as late April or early May when they're coming out from hibernation mode looking to find food, while mating occurs between June into August. This time period offers for a chance to see males fight other alpha males over females who can be unreceptive at times and force the males to give chase! With years of experience, your guides will know exactly where to go for the best chance to spot a bear. In July, the salmon start their migration from the ocean up the rivers and we find the bears feeding in coastal rivers and streams. In August and September, the salmon have made it further up the rivers to shallow streams where the bears chase them. Depending on the month and the weather, the wildlife can be found in different locations throughout the island. Join us as we search for these amazing creatures! This tour is located on the Tongass National Forest under special use permit from the Forest Service, USDA. Icy Strait Shore Excursions is an equal opportunity provider.