Spasski River Valley Bear Search question

[Auscruisers]

We are sailing into ICP on 4th May. Has anyone done this excursion in May?

What are the chances of seeing bears on this tour? Any input about this excursion would be very much appreciated.

[CruisinKiki]

We did this tour at the end of September. The area is beautiful, lots of pretty scenery. We saw a ton of bald eagles. We also so bear poop, bear tracks, bear scratches -- but no bears. Our guide was fabulous (Paula) and we learned a lot about the Tlinglets. I would do this trip again, however, it is a little pricey considering we didn't see any bears. I hope you have better luck!

[Dream Fish]

That early in the season the bears are just coming out of the den. They will be looking for grass to eat, and there are no fish in the streams then, so the chances of seeing them on that tour are pretty slim. I think ISP has a reduced rate for that tour in May because of that. If the snow is gone there will be grass along the beach and that is the most likely spots to see bears that time of year.

[Choozin Croozin]

That early in the season the bears are just coming out of the den. They will be looking for grass to eat, and there are no fish in the streams then, so the chances of seeing them on that tour are pretty slim. I think ISP has a reduced rate for that tour in May because of that. If the snow is gone there will be grass along the beach and that is the most likely spots to see bears that time of year.

 

Reviving this.....what about the end of August?

[Dream Fish]

I would say your chances are a lot better of seeing bears in the streams in August then in May. The bears are in the streams then looking for food, well, they are pretty much in the streams as soon as the fish start coming in, from sometime in June thru September/October.

[Choozin Croozin]

Thank you dreamfish, this might be a great alternative to going to Hallo Bay. I realize that this would in no way compare, but as I am adding the cost of everything up, I just don't think Hallo Bay is in the cards this trip.

[tvisser]

From what I have seen, July/August is the best time to go on this trip. I will be there mid June, are the chances any better then than they are in May? Deciding on what excursion to take and your feedback would be appreciated.

 

Tim

[Dream Fish]

I'd say mid June is better then May for seeing bears in the streams or even on the roads.

[tvisser]

Great, thanks!

 

Tim