Gas and Time Alaskan Outfitters

Gas and Time Alaskan Outfitters operates guided hunting and sightseeing expeditions across Prince William Sound under special use permit with the Chugach National Forest. Founded on the principle that great trips become unforgettable ones, the operation is led by Joe Romano, a guide known for going the extra mile. With 20 years of guiding experience, a US Coast Guard-approved captain's license, and Advanced Backcountry Emergency training, Romano ensures each client experiences true Alaskan adventure at their own pace.

All hunts operate from a custom-built 28-foot heavy weather aluminum boat powered by twin 150 HP Honda 4-stroke engines, accompanied by a 10-foot Zodiac for exploring remote estuaries.

Safety features include: - Iridium satellite phones with charged backup batteries - Two VHF ship-to-shore radios - 10-foot custom Alaskan-made life raft - Coast Guard-compliant life vests - Throw rings, signaling devices, horns - Well-stocked first aid kits and fire extinguishers - Daily preventive maintenance on all engines

Prince William Sound itself provides natural protection from open sea swells—large islands act as breakwalls from Gulf of Alaska conditions.

Spring Season: Mid-May through June 10 - 6 days / 5 nights, limited to 4 hunters - $3,000 per person (non-hunters) - Prince William Sound has the highest black bear densities in Alaska - Bears emerge from hibernation with dense, prime hides (average 6 square feet) - Multiple bear sightings per day are common - Fall season reopens September 1–October 20

What's Included: - Five nights lodging (remote lodge or Alaska-made foul weather tents with cots) - Six days guided hunting - Transportation to/from Anchorage and Whittier - All meals (fresh wild Alaskan game and fish) - One guide per hunter for personalized attention - Trophy skinning and field preparation

Not Included: - Non-resident big game hunting license: $230 - Black bear non-resident locking tag: $450

• •5 days / 4 nights, 2–4 hunters
• •$4,500 per person
• •Hunt mature black tail deer without Kodiak Island camping risks
• •Old-growth Sitka Spruce and moderate snow create excellent habitat
• •Early season alpine hunting in tundra-type country for easy glassing
• •Season opens August 1, runs through December 31 (Unit 6D)
• •Can be combined with fall black bear hunts

• •Sea Duck Hunting is included in season (Harlequins, Old Squaw, Surf Scoters, Barrows Goldeneye). Fly fishing for Silver Salmon and Sea Run Cutthroat Trout also available.

What's Included: - Professional guide services, accommodations, all meals - Trophy preparation (skinning and fleshing) - Duck hunting when in season - Vessel-based or heated tent lodging

Not Included: - Non-resident hunting license: $230 - Four deer locking tags at $300 each

• •3 days / 2 nights, 3–4 hunters minimum/maximum
• •$1,500 per person
• •Fall Gulf of Alaska storms bring large rafts of migratory ducks
• •Target species: Harlequin, Barrows Goldeneye, Surf Scoters, White Winged Scoters, Black Scoters, Old Squaws, Buffleheads
• •Hunt mornings and evenings; decoy hunts, rocky outcrops, and pass shooting
• •10-foot Zodiac with 5HP outboard for exploring estuaries

What's Included: - Three days guided sea duck hunting - Transportation to Whittier and return - 28-foot vessel and 10-foot Zodiac - Decoys and trophy care - Fresh drinking water

Not Included: - Lodging (recommend Anchor Inn in Whittier) - Meals, shells, guns, waders - Waterfowl stamps and license fees - Airfare and Anchorage hotel

• •Day trips and multi-day options (3 days/2 nights or 6 days/5 nights)
• •All meals and professional guide services included
• •Private, vessel-based tours of remote National Parklands
• •No trail systems in inland Alaska—the sea is the best exploration method

Wildlife & scenery include: - Booming tidewater glaciers - Whales, sea lions, seals, eagles, mountain goats - Black bears and occasional brown bears - Salmon streams and gold panning opportunities

Hunters and tourists fly into Anchorage, then are transported one hour south to Port of Whittier (the boat launch). Gas and Time recommends staying at the Puffin Inn of Anchorage with the nearby Fancy Moose Lounge for dining. Pickup from hotel lobby at 7:15 a.m. on hunt day.

• •Season: May through October
• •License: Operates under special use permit with Chugach National Forest
• •Equal opportunity provider
• •Contact: (907) 242-6365
• •Location: Whittier, Alaska (Port of departure for Prince William Sound)

"Prince William Sound secrets will never truly be understood, but I sure do have a great time trying." — Joe Romano