Brown bears are the known to be the biggest bears in the planet (they can grow to 900 pounds for males and about 600 pounds for females). You will see a lot of them in Alaska?s Emerald Island, the Kodiak Island. Unlike most large animals found in Northern America whose species end up being endangered, the Kodiak bears are productive and still growing in number. As of today, there are 3,500 bears living on the island and most of them are under the protective care of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.

Bear viewing is a must-do activity for almost all travelers who visit Alaska. There are a lot of companies in Kodiak who offer guided bear watching tours. The months of July to September are the best times to do this.