another kodiak deer hunter needs advice

[ctaylor]

my father inlaw won a deer hunt at a sportsman banquet in utah for this deer and duck hunt on kodiak
we are going nov 26 thru dec 1 how is the fishing and the duck hunting we are wondering if bringing
shotguns is worth it i plan on spending most of my time hunting deer has anyone hunted the larsen bay
area that time of year thanks 

[corbanzo]

Oh yeah it's worth it.  Duck hunting in December isn't just any duck hunting.  You hunt sea ducks, they are awesome.  Great plumage, unlike anything else you'll see on the mainland.  Don't taste half bad too... some are a little oily.  A lot of harlequins... some longtails (oldsquaw) maybe an eider or two... which are huge ducks. 

The fishing is mostly rockfish and halibut, but still good, and also some searun kings.  Some of them you might have to run out a bit for.  You might be able to get in for some steelhead too, that is awesome fishing.

[Dand]

I've seen lots of Mallards in Viekoda Bay into January so I expect you should have some around in Nove and Dec.  That could be a very good time to hunt deer but go prepared for very wet and cold weather.  It can change by the hour and storms can be very harsh. But it might force the deer down to lower elevations.  Good luck and have fun.

[A-ALLOY]

you can't beat kodiak for a late fall /early winter hunt . it's raining now was snowing a little this morning in town.lots of ducks around
sea ducks and puddle ducks both.people troll for kings all year halibut and rockfish can be had also.the last of nov. is a great time to hunt deer here as the nice ones you rarely see are down in the bottons chasing does. the weather can put a stop to every thing.snow camo if you have it works great . rain gear and polypro can't have enuff.a lot of people tape up there muzzel and use good scope covers. weathers bad but the hunting is great .we don't have the below 0 temp like the interior has just wet cold and windy. bears are still out as they allways seam to be.good luck, be cool about weather delays and enjoy your self.if you can't get to larson bay chill out in town you will have some stories to tell and there are ducks on the road system too.

[Grumulkin]

A couple of other questions for you Alaskans.

How is the fox hunting on Kodiak Island?

What is the usual style of deer hunting there (i.e., still hunting, spot and stalk, stand, etc.)?

What are the ranges deer are usually taken at?

[corbanzo]

Most of the people I know hunt the lazy way.... 

Find it on the boat... turn off the engine (legal) shoot it.... 

Or spot and stalk.  Most people use treestands for archery... 

The shots on deer usually aren't that long.  The only places that have deer in Alaska are heavily forested, and hard to see through much, or get a shot through.  If you do find them up high, then there is a chance to go hundred of yards, but down in the wooded areas, 100 yards is quite a ways to be able to see through.