I'm going to put in this year for the draw on a non resident black bear tag and am looking at Kuiu Island as a possibility. I see a few lodges offering boat rentals for bear hunts on the North side of POW. The boat trip between the two islands does seem a bit intimidating. It looks like Kuiu itself has little to nothing in the way of lodging and services. I see you can rent a forest service cabin in a couple of places. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Steve

kuiu is difficult and expensive for anyone even when you really know what you are doing
try looking at NOAA website Shorezone to see what island looks like

Thank you for your input. I see that the success rate is very high on Kuiu but the lack of infrastructure does present a challenge. I understand that fall black bear hunts now must originate from a boat as well. I'm still researching my options.
Steve

I wonder WHY a fall hunt on Kuiu has to be boat based??

You can base your hunt out of Kake and hunt both Kuiu and Kupreanof Islands. I've always brought a boat with me on the ferry, but I've heard you can rent a skiff out of Kake.

looks like we drew spring on Kuiu Island....now for the planning phase.

Good on you! Please keep us informed on what you find out on planning, resources, etc. I've done POW island twice, mainly fishing. Can't wait to get back up there.

Make sure you look at the tide charts if you are considering staying in one of the cabins (only 2) on the island. If you come in for the night and it's low tide, it could be very dangerous as it can be a long walk. Some of those tidal flats can be very mucky.....almost like quicksand.

From Devils Elbow cabin description
"A 16-foot tide is required for direct float plane access to the cabin. Arrival at lower tides will require a half-mile walk on the tide flat."

Brett

Looks like we will be staying at Pt. Baker on POW and traveling between the two islands. Should be an adventure. Does anyone have a recommendation as to who to use for travel insurance? Thank you all for the information so far.
Steve

The trip across from Point Baker can be uneventful, to truly life threatening, depending on the day. I hope you are using a decent size boat and not a skiff.
Remember, getting across isn't the biggest challenge, it is getting back. You mustr have provisions to spend the night on the other side of the channel if weather dictates.
Bill

Thank you for your input Bill. I spent a couple of summers on Kodiak and worked the oil clean up in '89. I saw how fast things can change. I have a ton of respect for the weather and will be watching that VERY closely.
Steve