Most hunters use boats or float planes in the Prince William Sound portion of the area. Portions of the Copper River delta are accessible by highway vehicle. The Gulf of Alaska coast is generally accessible only by float or wheel plane. Weather May tends to have better weather than earlier in the spring, with fewer storms. Rain and wind are the norm, but stretches of dry weather are also typical.
Fall tends to be stormier.
As the season progresses, snow typically falls in October. Freshwater lakes may freeze in mid-October. Hunters should have expedition quality gear, and be prepared for lots of rain.