Sitka Blacktail Deer

A DIY Kodiak blacktail hunt with a yacht as basecamp.

We anchor in remote bays, run you to the beach at first light, and pick you up when you're done. You hunt. We handle everything else.

Kodiak Island holds some of the best Sitka blacktail deer hunting on earth — a generous bag limit, mature bucks, and enough country to keep hunting fresh every day of the trip.

This is a DIY hunt. You bring your rifle, your license, and your tags. We provide the yacht, the float plane in and out of Kodiak, a warm bunk, hot meals, and daily boat access to fresh country along the beaches, benches, and alder draws.

Deer are typically found from tide line to the alpine, depending on weather and season. Early season hunts push high; late season pushes deer down to the beach — often into rifle range from the skiff.

Hunters must hold valid Alaska hunting licenses and Sitka blacktail deer tags. Confirm current bag limits and seasons with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game before booking.

Kodiak Island coastline with a rocky beach at low tide beneath green ridges
Kodiak Island · Sitka blacktail country

What's included

Float plane in & out

Round-trip float plane transportation from the town of Kodiak to the yacht and back.

Yacht lodging & all meals

Warm bunks, hot showers, and full home-cooked meals aboard the yacht for the duration of the trip.

Daily beach access

Skiff transport to fresh hunting country every day. Meat care, hanging, and cooling handled onboard.

Sitka blacktail hunt FAQ

Is the Sitka blacktail hunt guided?+
No — it's DIY. You bring your rifle, Alaska hunting license, and Sitka blacktail tags. We provide the yacht, float plane transport from Kodiak town, all meals, lodging, meat care, and daily skiff drops to fresh beaches.
When is the best time to hunt Sitka blacktail on Kodiak Island?+
Kodiak's Sitka blacktail season generally runs August through December. Late-season hunts in November and December are often best — snow pushes bucks down to the beaches where the yacht and skiff shine.
What are the bag limits for Sitka blacktail deer on Kodiak?+
Bag limits vary by hunt area and season and can change year to year. Confirm current bag limits and seasons with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game before booking.
What rifle should I bring for Kodiak blacktail?+
Any deer-capable centerfire rifle you shoot well — .270, .308, 7mm, .30-06, etc. Bring waterproof optics, quality binoculars, and dry-bag ammo storage. Kodiak weather is hard on gear.

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