If you are set on a hunt next spring (2011) you should probably look at Southeast Alaska.
As I understand it (someone can correct me if I am wrong) the Alaska Peninsula is out because those hunts are the spring of even numbered years and the fall of odd numbered years. If you want to hunt Kodiak, you will need to get a signed guide/client agreement and have your guide get your drawing application in by December 31.
If you hunt Southeast Alaska you do not need to worry about drawing a tag or locking in a guide so soon. However, if it is, indeed, a once in a lifetime trip you might consider postponing it and doing some research on Kodiak and the Alaska Peninsula.
If you do want to hunt next spring, Hunter01 gave you a suggestion as to a contact in Ketchikan, and it was not a bad suggestion...
Good luck,
Chris
