Alaska Hunting Guide
Complete Alaska hunting guide. Alaska hunting seasons, license costs, bag limits, and regulations for all major game species. Updated for the current season.
Wildlife Agency
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
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Alaska Hunting Seasons
Moose
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Sep 1 | Sep 20 |
| Archery | Sep 1 | Sep 20 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1
Season dates and antler restrictions vary significantly by Game Management Unit. Some units require drawing permits. Bull-only in most units with 50-inch or 4 brow tine restrictions.
Elk
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Oct 1 | Nov 15 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1
Limited to Afognak and Raspberry Islands and select areas. Drawing permit required. Small but huntable population.
Bear
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Sep 1 | Jun 30 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1 per regulatory year
Both black bears and brown/grizzly bears. Brown bear tags required for non-residents. Season dates vary widely by GMU. Guide required for non-resident brown bear hunts.
Mule Deer
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Aug 1 | Dec 31 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 2-5 depending on unit
Sitka blacktail deer predominant in Southeast Alaska and Kodiak. Liberal bag limits. Dates vary by GMU. Excellent public land access.
Duck/Waterfowl
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Sep 1 | Dec 16 |
Bag limits: daily: 7, season: No season limit
Federal duck stamp required. Alaska is a major breeding ground for waterfowl. Liberal bag limits. Dates vary by zone.
Caribou
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Aug 1 | Sep 30 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1-5 depending on herd
Multiple herds. Some OTC, some draw.
Mountain Goat
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Sep 1 | Nov 15 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1 per lifetime
Once-in-a-lifetime draw. Extremely limited tags.
Dall Sheep
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Aug 10 | Sep 20 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1 full-curl ram per year
Full-curl ram requirement. Remote backcountry.
Musk Ox
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Fall/Winter | Aug 1 | Mar 31 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1 per draw
Extremely limited tags. Draw required.
Bison
| Season Type | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Rifle | Oct 1 | Mar 31 |
Bag limits: daily: 1, season: 1 per draw
Delta Junction herd. Extremely limited draw.
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Alaska Hunting Guides
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Alaska Moose Hunting: Units, Regulations, and Trip Planning
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Moose Hunting: The Complete Species Guide for North American Hunters
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Brown Bear Hunting: Alaska's Most Dangerous Trophy
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Dall Sheep Hunting: Alaska's White Ghost of the High Country
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Caribou Hunting: Alaska, Canada, and the Migration Hunt
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