Quick Tips
- Plan your transportation and lodging options around the season and species you will be hunting
- Rain gear is a necessity
- When beaching a boat pay close attention to changing tidal conditions
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Sitka Blacktail Deer | 75"-100" | 110"+ |
On The Ground
This unit is located in southern Alaska and is largely comprised of Prince William Sound. This area is almost entirely comprised of mountains surrounded by glacial peaks. The unit is largely made up of temperate rainforests which receive heavy rainfall throughout the year. Hunters in this area will generally opt to be flown into the unit and will utilize rented boats and skiffs. Great hunting opportunities can be found here along with some of the most breathtaking scenery in Alaska.
This area has become increasingly popular in the last several years due to road access into the Port of Whittier from Anchorage. This larger increase of hunting and other recreational activities is particularly noticeable along the northern end of the sound.
Terrain
Most of the terrain throughout this unit is very steep and rugged, lots of rock cliffs and faces in the high country along with heavy vegetation in the low to mid elevation areas. Muskegs litter the coastal areas and can provide some good spot and stalk opportunities for various species. The physical needs to access some of the high elevation areas can be huge and fitness can play a role into certain hunts. Like most of the coastal regions, once above the treeline traveling can be fairly simple and glassing opportunities are good. Treeline for most of the islands is around 2,000 - 2,500 feet.
Roughly 9,487 square miles
49% Public land
Elevations range from 0-5,7000 feet
Vegetation
This area experiences heavy vegetation along the low to mid elevation areas with old growth forests of spruce being common as well as daunting patches of alder and dwarf Juniper trees. Cross country travel can be difficult, especially when heading for the high country, but traveling through old growth forests will generally be the easiest. Once above treeline Mountain hemlock will grow in scattered patches among open tundra, native grasses, and flowers.
Access
Primary areas for access will generally include the town of Whitter in the north end of the unit. Additionally, many boats come out of Seward as well as Float Plane flights out of Anchorage. Most hunters will generally opt to hire an outfitter or service to boat them into remote islands. From here, hunters can either continue to hunt with outfitters or rent small skiffs and conduct the hunt from there.
Camping and Lodging
Due to the makeup of islands within the unit the feasibility of modern lodging is very tough. Most hunters will generally opt to rent USFS cabins or to charter boats where lodging is available. Primitive camping is not advised due to the sheer amount of precipitation this area receives on an annual basis.
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