Hunters discussing Unit 4 on Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof Islands in Alaska highlight the area's challenging terrain and dense vegetation, which can make navigation and spotting game difficult. The unit is praised for its healthy populations of Sitka black-tailed deer and brown bears, with the deer being particularly active during late fall when the weather starts to change. Draw odds for tags are moderately favorable, providing a decent chance for hunters to plan trips with some predictability. Key advice includes being well-prepared for wet conditions and utilizing local knowledge or guides to maximize success in this rugged and remote hunting environment.
Unit 4 is located in south eastern Alaska and is more widely known as the ABC islands -Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof Islands. These are three of the largest islands in Alaska and are widely known for excellent deer and bear hunting opportunities. There are very few settlements found on the islands with the most notable being Sitka and Hoonah. Juneau is located just outside of the unit to the northeast. Transportation will need to be arranged for hunting the island but typically most hunters will opt to hunt along the coast lines or by being flown into the remote airstrips and lakes. A decent road system can also be found here that will allow hunters to remain mobile but this technique will be heavily weather and seasonally dependent for success.
Excellent opportunities are available for both deer and bear and hunters do the have the opportunity to draw tags for Rocky Mountain Goat although the densities are low. As with most hunts in Alaska, transportation through and around the hunting area will be a large logistical part of the planning.