Lots of great comments from everyone. For bears, I would highly suggest purchasing bear spray once you arrive in Sitka. There's a ton of great information at ADFG's website on bears:
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=livingwithbears.main
Take note of all sign you see when scouting. Scat, tracks, rubs, etc.. Keep scouting year round as well. If your looking for a nice buck, cameras are very useful. One thing you will notice is different areas become more or less active with deer sign depending on time of year. Check the scat for...
Go to a local Cabelas, Bass pro, etc.. Look at as many mounts as you can from afar. Also, dont shy away from calling the closest ADF&G area office to the hunt you drew and ask for the Area Biologist. They have lots of great tips and can help you with questions you have about the hunt. Another...
The winter has been mild. Much better than previous winters. Luckily sitka black-tailed deer commonly produce twins and Kodiak is a great spot because brown bears dont go after fawns like black bears do. Should be better than previous years. Since you're going in November, you will be hunting at...
One quick tip for weight savings is instead of taking a pillow use a drybag that you carry to stuff with clothes your not wearing at night. I always use dry bags for clothes so its nice to cut one item when possible.
Its a little bit of a drive from where you're at, but I would suggest renting canoes and paddling the St. Croix River. Beautiful trip.
https://www.taylorsfallscanoe.com/canoe-and-kayak
I've got an older Diamond Marquis. Its my second bow and I have not changed. However, I'm the type to use something until it falls apart. Use the bow that you shoot best with and stick with it!