He thinks the float hunt will continue to be a high-success hunt for mature bears. The outfitter had a guide who personally took this trip to hunt moose in 2006, and he saw 11 bears on the float. Though non-residents may not hunt moose near the river, you may take a black bear, wolf or wolverine if encountered. You also can enjoy fishing for red-colored silver salmon in the six to 10-pound range, rainbow trout to 25 inches, and Arctic char in the 16 to 23-inch category.

The outfitter worked for one of the higher profile outfits for more than 10 years before it split up and sold, and he was consistently that outfit's most productive guide. He gets along with people well but wants hunters who are willing to pitch in with raft and camp work.

I know the outfitter personally and have hunted with him in Alaska. I think this is an excellent bet to take a nice brown bear at a fair price. He also lets you shoot black bear, wolverine and wolf at no extra charge. -- Rich LaRocco

Pat O'Brien, long-time Hunts.Net customer, and his 8'4" brown bear.

Another view of Tim's great old sow.

The Arctic grayling are healthy in the river, too.

Greg with a fat rainbow trout. Fishing is excellent on this remote river.

The fly-in hunt is available in 2009. The float hunt is full until 2010.

Greg Muh's brownie was just shy of 8', but it was a beautiful bear. After he shot it, he saw four other bears that day, including a nine-footer.

Another view of Pat's bear.

Tim Lynch's bear was an ancient animal with "messed up" teeth. It measured 8'8".