Big Game Transporting
(Black Bear)
SEASON: MAY 1st through JUNE 30th
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Swoboda Charters offers 7–10-day big game hunting trips in some of Alaska's most secluded hunting grounds. As a Big Game Transporter Scott and the crew of the Allen Ray function as a remote floating lodge, providing top-class amenities. The Allen Ray is equipped with 9 beds within 4 bunk rooms, 2 full bathrooms with toilet, sink and shower as well as a full galley equipped with stove, oven, fridge, microwave and sink. Allowing for top notch meals while on the high seas. (All hunts are non-Guided)
Kenai Peninsula Black Bear Hunts
Swoboda Charters offers spring black bear hunts starting the first of April. All Spring hunts take place in remote portions of the Kenai peninsula home of one of the worlds densest black bear populations in the world. Hunters will be hiking mountainous terrain hunting over locations of interest such as watering holes, feeding areas and travel routes. In between stalking one of the top predators Alaska has to offer and taking in the breath taking views hunters will have the opportunity to fish for some of Alaska most prestigious fish Halibut and yellow-eye rock fish.
What to Expect
The start of every trip begins with traveling to the hunting grounds while hunters settle into their bunk rooms and set up their ground zero for the week. Everyday will consist of a hot breakfast to start the day as hunters form a plan of attack for the days hunt. Field Pack lunches are prepared and given to each hunter before departing the boat once the hunters are ready they will board the skiff and be shuttled to their hunting location of choice. Once at the desired hunting location the hunters proceed with their hunt until ready to return to the Allen Ray or move to another hunting location. Once the hunters are done with their hunt they will radio back to the Allen Ray to be picked up once back aboard the Allen Ray dinner will be served and the rest of the night will consist of butchering game, watching movies and reminiscing on the days activities.
Pricing Information
PRICING:
We will fit up to six customers at a time and 2 people minimum to start a blank booking
$3,500.00 for 5-day hunt / per person.
Book the whole boat up to 6 people $17,500.00
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WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH TRIP?​
5 days / 6 nights lodging on boat
All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
Vacuum sealer and bags
Fishing gear and tackle
Bedding
Handheld VHF radio
strobe Light
$300 State Park fee Per Hunter/ Per Hunt
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED WITH TRIP:​​
Hunting and 7-day fishing license
Black Bear locking tag (non-resident $450)
King Salmon stamp (optional)
50Lbs. Wet lock boxes (available on boat at $20 apiece)
Alcoholic beverages
Guns and Ammo
3% charge on all credit card sales
15% gratuity collected before your trip
2025Â Dates
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2025 Black Bear Dates:
April (22nd-28th) 6 Spots Open
April (30th- May 6th) BOOKED
May (8th-14th) BOOKED
May (16th-22nd) BOOKED
May (24th-30th) 4 Spots Open
June (1st- 7th) Booked
June (9th-15th) 4 Spots Open
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2026 Black Bear Dates:​
April (25TH-May 1st) 6 spots open
May (3rd-9th) 6 Spots open
May (11th-17th) 6 Spots open
May (19th- 25th) 6 Spots open
May (27th-June 2nd)6 Spots open
June (4th-10th) 6 spots open
June (12th-18th 6 spots open
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