When is the best time to view bears in Alaska?
The bear viewing is great from June through early September. This unusual reliability for bear viewing is due to the amazing abundance of food sources available along the Katmai coast. The bears have no reason to go elsewhere for food. To observe grizzly bear mating behavior June and early July are best. You are most likely to see grizzly bear cubs after the mating season ends in early to mid July. To watch grizzly bears fishing for salmon mid-July to the end of the season are best. K Bay Air runs bear viewing tours in May although there can be less bears than later in the season. You will most likely see coastal grizzly bears digging for clams and mating during May.
