Well after twelve days of hunting it was just not to be. Short of three days, SE Alaska offered steady rain including two storms that had us head 2 1/2 hours away into a calm cove for the nights/days. We knew the bears would be out early given the mild winter but it appeared a fair bit earlier than this first hunt. A number of boars were severely rubbed. I passed on a pretty 8 1/2' bear on the second day, saw a few 8'-ers with rubs and others less. We did catch and chow on crab and shrimp and, overall, the trip was a great experience. The other hunter, a great guy, also left without. The outfitter, guide and cook were great, food was top notch but the weather did suck. Oh well, working on a return for 2018.
