tags, seems like bear was $200 or so, fishing was around $50. that price i included was ALL INCLUSIVE for the 3 of us, i spent a bit more like i said on the fishing trip, a deer tag which i didnt fill and didnt try too hard, as i came down with something on the 3rd or 4th day and didnt have the energy. everything. i was still around $1800, and that included all of that, parking at the airport, gas to get to the airport, my tickets to the rockies game the day before we left, everything.......


but there are some tricks to saving money.
first of all, food. one of your luggage will of course be a cooler, for sending fish and bear hides home in. fill it. cook before ya leave, chili and stew and the like. food is expensive up there as it all is shipped so far. we took most of our meals like that, and just bought a few grocieries up there. remember ya only get 2 checked bags and one carry on or it starts to get expensive. buy a good bow double bow case, and fill the rest of it with your clothes. also, stuff your carry on with clothes. you will be surprised how much you can get in your two packages.
another option is to get with the place your staying and mail a package of clothing up there a month or two early. mailing clothes is way cheap. extra baggage isnt...

also, take 2 or 3 buddies. rental cars are expensive, but no when split 3 ways. same with cabins.
also, from ketchikan, the mainland were youll land, a charter flight to prince of wales is nearly $200, and your limited so badly on weight it will kill you. dont do that. we took the ferry, its like a 3.5 hour cruise. we saw whales, and everything. very enjoyable. cost about $35.

ya got to do your homework ahead of time, but this can be done for under $1400 for sure, unless airfare takes a major hit.

im not going this fall, too much else going on, but starting in 08 it will become an annual trip for me, cheap price, the fishing is great, and spot and stalk bears with a bow is my favorite...


oh ya, we had all filled by the 3rd evening to boot.
heres my bear