Whaling and bear hunting in Alaska. An illustration published in England depicts scenes of whale and bear hunting in Alaska. The sea is crowded with whale hunters in ships and rowing boats, whilst men on foot hunt bears with spears and clubs on the surrounding ice floes. A diagram below depicts three species of whale and a walrus, together with a harpoon and spear. Alaska, United States of America, circa 1746., Alaska, United States of America, North America, North America .