I am going on a Black Bear hunt this Spring in SE Alaska. It is a boat hunt. The outfitter reccomends that I bring a pair of hip boots. Can anyone give me an idea as to whick brand and type I should purchase?

Thanks

Fred

ankle fit with air bob sole ...

not much on the market to choose from ...

I'm thinking about getting a pair of the Bog Busters from Cabela's .. they have the cinch strap ankles ...

Who you hunting with ?

Hunting with Bruce Parker out of Sitka.

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Originally posted by Kamiah Kid:
Hunting with Bruce Parker out of Sitka.

Please don't take offense Fred, but ever time I see a question like this I wonder why you haven't asked the guide/outfitter you're hunting with. To me it seems like a no-brainer.

Good luck on your hunt.

I buy LaCrsse ankle fit - only pair that I buy and use anymore.

my .02

LaCross ankle fit X2



Cheers,

Dan

...X3 ..If he says you need hip boots it,s probably for crossing criks ........For a spring hunt I probably not go with insulated , but you should get 2 pair of felt insoles ,unless you need orthotics , in which case use them ... But the felt in sole makes rubber boots about a hundred times more comfortable to wear....

Thanks for the help everyone. Looks like the LaCrosse gets the nod.

Kamiah Kid

This question is off post and I hope you don't mind.

I'm considering a boat trip too and would like to know how you picked the Parkers?

Thanks

Grizzly: Check your pm.

I did a DIY black bear hunt last year and used Cabela's ankle fit waders. I didn't have any problems but make sure you buy a repair kit just in case. You will be in and out of water a lot and I can't imagine how miserable I would have been if my feet had been wet most of the time. Since you will be walking in these boots a lot make sure they fit your foot well.

Cabela's Bog Busters -- I have used these on several AK hunts and they have held up very well-- the plus is that they are quiet.
G