Alaska Black Bear Bowhunting | Jim Eeckhout on Prince of Wales Island — Spring Bear Tactics, Food Sources & Real Woodsmanship | Ep. 001
In this episode of the Trad Hunters Podcast, traditional bowhunter Jim Eeckhout breaks down Alaska black bear hunting on Prince of Wales Island — covering spring vs. fall bear behavior, spot-and-stalk tactics in dense coastal terrain, how to read food sources and bear movement, and what it realistically takes to plan a remote Alaska hunt years in advance. Jim draws from real time in the field — not theory — sharing how terrain, timing, and the unpredictable nature of wild country shape every decision a bear hunter makes on Prince of Wales Island. Jim Eeckhout has contributed to multiple volumes of Trad Hunters Magazine. His approach to hunting — focused on woodsmanship, decision-making, and hard-earned field experience — runs through each one.
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If you’re interested in bowhunting, black bear hunting, wilderness survival, or developing real woodsmanship, there’s something here for you.
Topics Covered:
- Alaska black bear hunting on Prince of Wales Island
- Spring vs. fall black bear behavior and timing
- Spot-and-stalk tactics in dense coastal Alaskan terrain
- Reading food sources, bear sign, and movement patterns
- Planning a remote Alaska bear hunt years in advance
- Learning from experienced traditional bowhunters in the field
- Tag realities and logistics for Alaska black bear
- Wilderness survival mindset and real woodsmanship
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No gear reviews. No product placements. No filler.
Just real hunts, real lessons, and the kind of stories most magazines don’t print anymore.
That’s Trad Hunters Magazine.
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