About

Alaska Coastal Guiding offers both Brown and Black Bear hunts on the mainland coast and ABC islands of Southeast Alaska Area. The old growth rain forest and literally hundreds of natural salmon streams of the Tongass National Forest provide a rich diet for the largest concentration of Brown and Black Bears in North America. Our passion is hunting bears and we’ve been doing it with great success for over 25 years.

Brown Bears ranging between 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 feet are commonly taken, with an occasional larger one now and then, Black Bears average 7 to 7 1/2 and sometimes as much as 8 feet. Outfitter Mike Sofoulis is a master Alaskan outfitter and has been outfitting for over 25 years. His vast knowledge of the region gives him a great advantage as an outfitter. Mike is a passionate hunter & conservationist who strives to give every client the Alaskan experience they’re after. Mike has a strong reputation as an outfitter with integrity who strives to give his clients a great Alaskan hunting experience. Mike only takes six brown bear hunters per year which is why his hunts are coveted and often go quickly. Mike and a few trusted guides will the be ones hunting with you, doing their absolute best to provide a personal, safe, comfortable and successful hunt.

Our success rate averages between 85% and 100% weather depending, which is why our hunts are so long as to ensure you the best opportunity at taking a trophy. All of our brown bear hunts are scheduled for ten days long. All hunts are conducted aboard the 48 foot vessel “Sally Girl” where you will enjoy warm and comfortable bunks, hot showers, and excellent meals including seafood (halibut, salmon, crab) caught fresh during your trip. The “Sally Girl” is basically a mobile bear camp that you’ll find comfortable and secure. Mike is also a commercial fisherman during the off season and his knowledge of the coastal waters will help guide you to some fish and crabs, too. Being on the water for this Alaskan boat-based bear hunt is one of the most adventurous and exciting ways to hunt Alaska.

We will travel from one bay to another on board the Sally Girl using her as both home base and spotting platform. Once we have reached our destination you and your guide will embark in your hunting skiff to explore hidden bays, sloughs, and estuaries or stalk up the many salmon streams in pursuit of your bear. We pride ourselves in experience and local knowledge and are truly dedicated to working as hard as we can to make your hunt a successful here in Alaska.

Mike Sofoulis, owner of Alaska Coastal Guiding was born and raised in Juneau Alaska , and has spent his entire life hunting and fishing this region. He is both a commercial fisherman, and a registered guide and has been guiding bear hunters in Southeast Alaska since 1990. He has a coast guard masters license and operates under Tongass National Forest special use and priority use permits. Give Mike a call and have a personal conversation with him. He’ll be able to answer all your questions, and most importantly, you’ll get to know the man you’re entrusting with so much. We realize the investment of this type of hunt and it’s Mike’s goal to give the best experience possible while hunting in Alaska.