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By harvesting enormous logs that washed up on local beaches near Larsen Bay, Alaska, and using a portable saw mill to generate lumber for the lodge. Nick has fished all over Alaska for the past 10 years and in the Kodiak area for the past five years. He captains a comfortable boat named The True North , and his number-one goal when he wakes up in the morning is to ensure his guests have a comfortable and memorable experience in the bountiful Alaskan wilderness.
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Bring comfortable clothing including rain gear and rubber boots for temperatures ranging from 50° to 75°F.
Camera
Sunglasses
Waders (if you plan to river fish)
Binoculars
Book
Water bottle
Fish box or cooler for your fish. (We recomend using this as your checked bag, filled with any snacks or beverages you will want for your stay. Pack cloths in a carry on, you can do laundry here!)
Fishing/hunting license and appropriate tags for duration of stay ( https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=license.main )
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Packing List for Hunters
Alaska hunting/fishing license
Deer locking tag
Knowledge of want and waste laws
Federal duck stamp
Dialed-in weapon (.270 or larger)
Ammunition
Walking/shooting sticks
Rubber scope cover
Binoculars
Sharp knife
Game bags
Pack
Collapsible water bottle or camelback
Warm layers
Waterproof shell
Broken-in waterproof hiking boots
Crampons
Garmin in-reach or similar
Lighter in zip-loc bag
Positive attitude
Leave no trace
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Nope – we at DWL like things easy.
Suggested 5 day 6 night all-inclusive package for 2975 per person or a daily rate of 595 person/day.
Children – under the age of 18 with an accompanying adult – receive a 15% discount. *
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Lodging
3 meals per day
Fishing – fishing equipment and guided charter boat excursions
Hunting transport
Professional fish vacuum sealing
Bear and whale watching from the lodge deck
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RT Airfare from your home city to Driftwood Wilderness Lodge,
Hotel accommodations en route to Driftwood Wilderness Lodge,
Alcoholic beverages + Additional snacks
Personal amenities/toiletries/souvenir purchases,
Gratuities
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Reservation requests will be held for 10 days pending a 50% non-refundable deposit per person. Due to our short season and high demand for space, your reservation may be released for further bookings if deposits are not received. Full payment is required for reservations made after April 1st, and before your arrival to the lodge. Driftwood Lodge accepts checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Driftwood Lodge will not be responsible for loss of fishing time, lodging, food, transportation, baggage and fish box losses, flight delays and other incidents resulting from conditions beyond our control.
There are no refunds due to weather delay, but DWL will provide a credit for missed days on the water for any open dates in the future.
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Departing from Anchorage, arrive to Kodiak (ADQ) on the Alaska Airlines jet (AlaskaAir.com, 1-800-252-7522). Across the parking lot, you’ll find Island Air Service (flyadq.com, 907-487-4596). They have multiple scheduled flights per day to Larsen Bay, as well as charter options, which are recommended for groups of 4-6 people.
SUGGESTED TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Once you arrive on Kodiak via Alaska Airlines or RAVN Air, Island Air Service (flyadq.com) can be found across the parking lot from the main terminal. They provide scheduled flights to Larsen Bay 3 times a day during the summer, but only once a day during the winter months. Sometimes a group of 4-6 can save money chartering a plane, as opposed to paying seat fare. This also gives you more flexibility on when to depart.
AlaskaAir.com, 1-800-252-7522, (Anchorage to Kodiak)
Ravnalaska.com, 800-866-8394, (Anchorage to Kodiak)
Flyadq.com, 907-487-4596, (Kodiak to Larsen Bay and sometimes Homer to Larsen Bay for AK residents)
Kingfisheraviation.com, 907-486-5155, (Kodiak to Larsen Bay Charters)
Vertigoflyer.com, 907-512-2030, (Kodiak to Larsen Bay Charters)
**Applying for and obtaining an Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card makes you eligible for 50,000 Alaska Airlines miles, enough for a round trip ticket to Anchorage from anywhere in the U.S. In addition to the miles, an annual “companion fare” is included which enables you to take a friend with you for only $99.00 round trip.
