Frequently Asked Questions

  • A hunting transporter is a professional who provides the logistics, equipment, and support needed to make your hunt possible and enjoyable. While we do not guide you or tell you where to hunt (per Alaska law), we provide everything else you need for a successful week in Kodiak — including transportation, lodging, meals, and a safe, comfortable base camp aboard The Valiant.

  • When you book with us, you’ll enjoy:

    • Heated, dry living quarters aboard the 110-foot Valiant

    • Round-trip floatplane transportation from Kodiak City to the vessel (up to 2 float planes)

    • Three hearty meals per day, plus snacks

    • Shower and household-style toilet facilities

    • Bunk bed with storage for personal belongings (just bring a light sleeping bag)

    • Transportation to and from the beach via rigid-hull skiffs

    • Onboard knuckle boom cranes to safely lift hunters, skiffs, and harvested game

    • A dry, heated game storage room for the duration of your hunt

    • TVs, movies, and board games for downtime

    • Starlink powered Wi-Fi aboard The Valiant for your entire trip

    • Mobility to travel to nearby hunting areas to increase success rates

  • Before your trip, please plan to arrange the following:

    • Transportation to Kodiak City by air

    • Current Alaska hunting license and proper deer/goat tags (ADF&G home page)

    • Firearm(s) of choice, appropriate for Kodiak hunting terrain

  • We recommend the following gear to make your hunt more successful and comfortable:

    • Breathable waders and quality hunting boots (Kodiak terrain is wet and rugged)

    • 3-4 full changes of hunting clothes

    • Layers of hunting clothes with light, packable rain gear

    • Walking poles for steep terrain

    • A sharp hunting knife, game bags, or meat boxes (we cannot butcher your game for you, per state law)

    • Field pack, quality binoculars, plenty of ammunition, light twine, and gloves

    • Dramamine or other seasickness medication (just for transit days; we anchor in protected waters during the hunt)

    • A pair of INDOOR shoes to switch into for living quarters

    • Personal alcohol, if desired (please consume responsibly; excessive drinking is prohibited for safety reasons)

    • A light sleeping bag and pillow

    • Compact LED flashlight

  • We do have a walk-in freezer on vessel to help facilitate meat preparation.

    We recommend making shipping arrangements in advance for both your harvested game and your hunting equipment. This may include:

    • Game meat processing and shipping services in Kodiak

    • Airlines that accept boxed or frozen game meat as baggage

    • Using durable, airline-approved meat boxes for transport

    Chad and crew can advise on logistics, but shipping is ultimately the responsibility of each hunter.

  • Pricing varies depending on the season and trip details. Please call us directly at 907-252-4803.

    • Hunts are scheduled Friday to Friday, weather permitting

    • We strongly encourage hunters to arrive in Kodiak City the night before departure to avoid any delays from weather or travel interruptions

  • The general deer hunting season runs from October 1 – December 31.

    Mountain goat hunting (permit #RG480, Unit 8 Southwest Kodiak Registration Hunt) runs October 1 – 31.

  • No — all hunts aboard The Valiant are self-guided. We operate as a licensed transporter, meaning we provide safe access, lodging, and meals, but hunters are responsible for their own field decisions, game care, and butchering.

  • Kodiak weather can be unpredictable, especially in late fall. Safety is our top priority:

    • Floatplane schedules and skiff launches may be adjusted for weather

    • The Valiant is equipped to anchor in protected waters, ensuring a stable and comfortable base even in rough conditions