Anyone ever do a 'do it yourself' hunt on Prince of Wales Island for black bear and deer? If so, any info would be most appreciated. I'm looking at doing this next Oct (04)in hopes of catching the deer at early rut and the bears before they bed down for the winter. May have to just settle on one or the other, you guys can advise.

I'll either depart from Ketchikan to POW or ferry from Prince Rupert to POW. I'm looking for info on camping, boat rental, vehicle rental, permission from the Native land folks, using a cottage/hotel arrangement, fly in to remote camp, etc. - whatever info and advice you can lend.

I do have expedition quality stuff to use but will assuredly consider all scenarios. Thanks guys and gals.