HOC Alaska pioneered the vessel based hunts on the South East side of Kodiak Island, now in its 35th season. The floating lodge is relocated from Homer to Kodiak in the fall to target Sitka Blacktail and Mountain Goat. These hunts are 8 days and 7 nights long. Hunts begin on Saturday mornings with chartered flights directly to the boat. The boat is usually located at the south end of Kodiak Island in the Olga Bay area. Through our years of experience, we have found that leaving the boat on-site and flying in is the best method to maximize your hunting opportunity. From there the adventure begins!

The M/V Valiant Maid, our 86 foot steel hull vessel, is as rugged as the state she works in. Its equipped with 5 private cabins, multiple individual bathrooms, relax/entertainment room, showers, 110v power, TV/DVD, stereo, state of the art electronics, freezer, and many other features (sorry helicopter not included). After a long day of hunting, there is nothing nicer than coming back to a warm boat and a hot meal!

There are many seasonal activities available in Alaska. June, July, and August offer a wide variety of salmon fishing. Duck hunting begins in October (Kodiak island is known for its populations of Old Squaws, Harlequin, and more!). Several color phases of fox are abundant on the island during deer season. Also, Crabbing opens toward the beginning of the fall. Whatever your bucket list is, we are dedicated to providing you with an adventure tailored to accomplishing it. Our staff's combined expertise and years of experience help to ensure you have an Alaskan experience not to be forgotten!

PAST CLIENTS

Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Geo Engineers

United States Navy

United States Air Force

ASL Environmental

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Pentec Environmental

Hart Crowser

U.S Department of Agriculture

U.S. Geographic Survey

University of Washington

Exxon

Department of Defense

Bristol Environmental

U.S. Army Core of Engineers

Hughes Surveying

National Biological Survey

University of Alaska, Fairbanks

Batelle Institute

Polar Field

Oregon State University

National Park Service

Alaska Tribal Health Consortium

NOAA - Auke Bay Lab

ABR – Alaska Biological Research

North Pacific Rim Housing

NOAA - National Data Buoy Center

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District

Mat-Su Borough School District

University of Alaska

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Pratt Museum

The Katmai Coast, Prince William Sound, Kodiak Island, and Cook Inlet have more coastline than the entire west coast of the US. A tremendous opportunity awaits the next owner to take the business to the next level by expanding to these areas for bear viewing, fishing, and reshaping the expedition market.

• Exploration Cruises: Departing from Homer, these cruises allow guests to explore Alaska's coastline and the waters of Kachemak Bay.

• Bear Viewing Cruises: Homer offers bear viewing opportunities, particularly in nearby Katmai National Park and Lake Clark National Park. These cruises take you to prime bear-watching spots where you can safely observe brown bears fishing for salmon in their natural habitat.

• Photography Tours: Homer is a photographer’s paradise.

• Family Vacation Cruises: From Homer families can enjoy activities like wildlife watching and kayaking.

• Fishing Cruises: Homer is renowned as the "Halibut Fishing Capital of the World," and fishing cruises from here offer opportunities to catch prized halibut, king salmon, and other fish.

• Whale Watching Cruises: Homer is an excellent starting point for whale watching tours, where you can spot humpback whales, orcas, gray whales, and other marine life in the waters around Kachemak Bay.