Grizzly Questions

[AndersonMcC]

Ok, I know everyone has their one fantasy hunt they want to go on, be it big game or small game. For me it's grizzly. But there's a lot I need to know before I can even start thinking of planning this hunt. Correct me if I'm wrong on any of this but I'm assuming that the rockies would be the best place to go for grizzly. But would the Canadien rockies be best or the American rockies be better? Also the most powerful rifle I have is a Mauser .270. Is that enough to take down a full grown grizzly? Would I need some kind of side arm with me like I've seen in a few hunting shows just for safety? Is baiting legal? What do you use for bait with grizzly? To sum it up I really don't know much of anything about hunting them, but for some weird reason ever since I was a teenager, I've wanted to take a grizzly. If I've missed anything important, forgive me. Like I said, I don't know much on hunting bear.

[iamyourhuckleberry]

A grizzly is on my bucket list, but I've got a few things I need to take care of first-namely cape buffalo and hippo with my bow.

I am not a griz expert, but I can tell you they're unhuntable at this point in the lower 48. Although the Yellowstone bear population has been delisted from "threatened", animal welfare groups have challenged this decision and litigation is in process.

Therefore, Canada and Alaska are the only two places to hunt griz in North America. In doing so, be prepared to dump a mess of money. A guide is required of/for non-residents hunter in both places unless you have at least a second degree kindred relationship with someone in Alaska. I've seen hunts advertised for as low as $6800 and as high as $15,000. Baiting is allowed in Alaska (not sure it's necessary when rifle hunting)

A good friend of mine recently returned from a griz hunt in Alaska. The guide refused to let him hunt with a rifle smaller than a .338. I'm sure this decision was guide specific though. You should consult with your guide...they have seen it all and know which tools work best for the job.

Best of luck to you.

[Muley Hunter]

I'd want more than a .270 for Grizz.

I'm from the school of big bullets for big animals.

More so when they can eat you.

[Gartabla234]

Thanks a lot..

[AK Jeff]

Originally Posted by AndersonMcC

Ok, I know everyone has their one fantasy hunt they want to go on, be it big game or small game. For me it's grizzly. But there's a lot I need to know before I can even start thinking of planning this hunt. Correct me if I'm wrong on any of this but I'm assuming that the rockies would be the best place to go for grizzly. But would the Canadien rockies be best or the American rockies be better? Also the most powerful rifle I have is a Mauser .270. Is that enough to take down a full grown grizzly? Would I need some kind of side arm with me like I've seen in a few hunting shows just for safety? Is baiting legal? What do you use for bait with grizzly? To sum it up I really don't know much of anything about hunting them, but for some weird reason ever since I was a teenager, I've wanted to take a grizzly. If I've missed anything important, forgive me. Like I said, I don't know much on hunting bear.

Alaska is the only U.S. state with a grizzly season. Non-residents are required to hunt with a licensed guide, and when you add in tag fees, flights, and other costs they usually run $10k or more. A 270 is pretty light for grizz. 30-06 is pretty much the standard minimum. Unit 20E was the only area in AK where you could bait grizzlies, but I believe they did away with that a couples of years ago because of limited success. Grizz baiting isn't legal anywhere else in Alaska.

http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm...unting.general

http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm...arhunting.main