Our Hunt Transporter Service
We provide reliable marine transport and access to remote shorelines, giving hunters the freedom to experience Kodiak Island deer hunts on their own terms. After long days in the field, you return to warm, dry onboard accommodations and solid home comforts. While we handle the logistics on the water, you keep the focus where it belongs – on the hunt.
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Self-guided Sitka Deer and Mountain goat hunts
Experience Kodiak Island like few hunters ever do, pursuing Sitka black-tailed deer and mountain goats from a warm, stable base aboard the F/V Valiant. Our self-guided hunts give you the freedom to explore remote terrain on your own terms, while still enjoying comfort, safety, and support at the end of the day. Whether it’s your first Kodiak hunt or your fifth, the combination of challenge and convenience makes each day in the field unforgettable.
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Your boat, the F/V Valiant
The F/V Valiant is a sturdy, dependable base for your Kodiak Island hunts, built to handle challenging conditions while keeping you safe, warm, and comfortable. With spacious cabins, heated staterooms, household-style bathrooms, and hearty meals prepared fresh each day, it provides everything you need to rest, refuel, and focus on the hunt. Covered work areas, skiffs, and lifting equipment make getting to shore and handling game easy, letting you spend more time in the field and less on logistics.
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Hunting Area – Unit 8, Kodiak Island
We operate on the remote South End of Kodiak Island, an area known for rugged terrain and abundant wildlife. Our transporter service gives hunters access to prime Sitka black-tailed deer and mountain goat country while providing a safe, stable base aboard the F/V Valiant.
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Hunting with Chad and his team was an incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment we stepped on the boat, we were treated like family and made to feel completely at home. The service was excellent, and everyone was genuinely friendly and a joy to be around. The food was great every day, and was something we always looked forward to after a long day of hunting. We saw and harvested a lot of big deer each time we hunted with them, which made the trips even more memorable.
Lucas
— Fairbanks, AlaskaFAQs
What is a Hunt Transporter?
A hunt transporter provides transportation, lodging, and access to hunting areas but does not guide the hunt. We move hunters by boat and skiff to shoreline access points, provide a safe and comfortable place to stay, and support you throughout the week while you hunt independently.
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What’s included in the hunt package?
Your package includes private stateroom lodging aboard the F/V Valiant, heat, hot water, home-cooked meals, Wi-Fi, daily skiff transportation, and floatplane transfers between Kodiak City and the vessel. All personal hunting gear, licenses, and field equipment are the responsibility of the hunter.
Are your hunts guided or self-guided?
All hunts are self-guided (DIY). We operate as a licensed Alaska Hunt Transporter, meaning hunters plan and conduct their own hunts while we handle transportation, lodging, meals, and daily skiff access.
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How do I get to Kodiak Island and the vessel?
Most hunters fly into Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport (ADQ) via Anchorage. Alaska Airlines offers daily flights between Anchorage and Kodiak. We coordinate floatplane transfers from Kodiak City to and from the F/V Valiant, and provide daily skiff transport to shoreline hunting areas.
What species can I hunt on Kodiak Island?
Our transporter service supports Sitka black-tailed deer and mountain goat hunts on Kodiak Island, in accordance with Alaska regulations and seasonal availability.
How much does a Kodiak Island deer hunt cost?
Pricing varies depending on timing, availability, and trip details. For current rates and scheduling information, please contact Captain Chad directly at (907) 252-4803 or use the contact form below.
