Southeast Alaska is the perfect habitat for brown and black bear. Brown bear are also called "Grizzlies." Located in the rainforest of Southeast Alaska, the Pack Creek estuary on Admiralty Island provides an unique opportunity to observe brown bears as they feed on spawning salmon during the summer months. No roads provide access to this isolated wilderness area. 

Pack Creek bears are unique because the brown bears of Pack Creek are "habituated." That means these are wild Alaskan bears that have become accustomed to the presence of humans. It does not mean they are tame bears. The bears are definitely wild and continue to follow their regular bear routines and practice bears' customary habits. Bears along the Pack Creek estuary come and go as they please, as these bears have done for generations. They are only peripherally aware of humans and we intend to keep it that way. Because these are wild bears in their natural habitat, we can not guarantee that you will see bears at Pack Creek or anywhere else. You will have a marvelous experience, regardless of the number of sightings you have.

Pack Creek provides a relatively safe area for bear mothers to feed and forage with their young, with minimal threat from humans. At Pack Creek most of the bears you will see are brown bears, females (sows) with young (cubs or subadults). Bears usually give birth to single cubs or pairs, although occasionally a triplet birth occurs. Bear cubs will remain with their mother for 3-4 years while they learn about survival. They must learn to avoid conflict with other bears, especially the older and larger males (boars). Usually the first bears to come out of the den in the spring are boars. Brown and Black bear boars live very solitary lives, tending to be loners. The exception to this is between May and mid June, the mating season. During those months it is more likely to observe boars in the Pack Creek area than at other times. 

The prime bear viewing season is from June to early September with July and August being the busiest months. Visits are by permit only. 

Trips originate from the Juneau Airport.
Clients will be met by their pilot at Gate 1 downstairs in the terminal 15 minutes prior to departure. 

If departure times are not  pre-set, they are arranged when booking the tour. 
Tour length includes the flight. Guided tour rates include flight, guiding, gear and permits. 

All of our guided tours on public lands are authorized under a Tongass National Forest special use permit.

Deposit required on all advance bookings.  Visa/MC accepted.  Prices current through 2006.

Alaska Fly'n'Fish Charters is an equal opportunity provider whose services require participants to be capable
of accessing the floatplane unaided and traveling over uneven ground without assistance.