LOGISTICS:

Our deer hunts begin and end on Saturdays.  You will arrive in Kodiak via Alaska Airlines (www.alaskaair.com) or Era Aviation (www.flyera.com) on the Friday before the hunt.  You will need to get a room in Kodiak for the night.  There are several hotels in town.  The Comfort Inn is located right next to the airport as well our Air Charter Service.  They can be called directly at (907) 487-2700 or online at www.choicehotels.com.  Once in Kodiak you will need to call Island Air Service at (907) 487-4596 (www.kodiakislandair.com) and let them know where you are staying.  They  will pick up you party for the first flight out Saturday morning.  Island Air will already have the name of your party.  The air charter will be prepaid and is included in the cost of your hunt. 

You will be flown to a small native village called Akiok on the south end of the island where you will be met by the crew on the runway as well as the party that proceeded your hunt.  They will be flying out and the crew will help get your gear to the boat.  A short skiff ride from the beach and you will be able to settle in your staterooms on the Spirit.  It is a couple of hour ride to the hunting grounds during which time you will get some lunch and get ready for a quick afternoon hunt. 

            For the rest of the week it’s nothing but hunting, relaxing, some fishing, and enjoying everything a hunt like this has to offer.  Normally the hunting is wrapped up by Friday afternoon when we head to Alitak.  Alitak has a cannery where we tie up the night, give you a chance to bone out your meat, and pack up your gear for the flight out the following morning.

            Weather can always play a factor in your hunt.  There can be flight delays both inbound and outbound.  There is a satellite phone on the boat for emergency calls.

Benefits of the MV Spirit, not found on other vessels:

            Watermaker: No hauling water and no water restrictions.

            Restrooms: 3 restrooms and a shower.  No waiting to go and you are able to stay clean and comfortable.

            Staterooms: The Spirit has three staterooms with bunks for two hunters in each stateroom.  Along with privacy you have the ability to control your own heat.  It is usually best to keep a door cracked open for air circulation.

            Meat/Game Locker:  The Spirit has a cool, dry, well ventilated, locker to properly hang and care for your meat.  This locker can hold up to 24 deer at a time.

            Covered Deck:  The Spirit has a large covered and lit deck to work on your game.  This can be especially important for your comfort, as it can tend to rain a bit.

            Drying Room:  We have a separate room for drying your wet gear.  No more stepping on your buddies wet socks.

            Freezer Space: An onboard chest freezer gives you room for some capes as well as ducks for mounting.

            Spacious dining and leisure area:  This boat was designed to take 56 passengers at a time. 6 hunters practically get lost in the large salon area with 4 different tables and a flat screen TV for watching movies on down time.  Plenty of elbow room here. 

Prices:

$2,600.00 per person or $14,500.00 for the whole boat (up to 6 hunters)

8-day 7-night hunt.  October – December.