Just returned from a hunt in the Kilbuck Mountians out of Bethel with Papa Bear Adventures. This was our second hunt with them and will not be the last. They are a first class operation. With that being said, our first hunt was in 2004 and it was a struggle to find caribou. On this hunt, we saw close to 3000 caribou in the first 5 days and didn't see any at all after day 5. We were in the right place at the right time on this last hunt. You know that you are in a good place when several of the cows are wearing tracking collars. Don't expect the caribou to walk into your camp, although it does happen, normally after everyone has tagged out and carried the last caribou for 4 miles up hill. Our caribou this year averaged 2 miles from camp so you need a good pack frame and boots.
