Alaska Hunting Seasons & Prices
2026 big-game season dates and license/tag prices.
Alaska offers 2026 hunting seasons for moose, black bear, brown bear, caribou, dall sheep, mountain goat, sitka black-tailed deer, muskox, bison, and elk across any method, archery, muzzleloader, and firearm methods. Seasons run from July 1, 2026 through July 15, 2027. A hunting license (annual) costs $45 for residents and $160 for nonresidents.
Planning reference only — always confirm dates and prices with the state wildlife agency before applying, buying a license, or hunting.
Season dates
Elk
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 | Archery | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Weapon-restricted hunt. Game Management Unit 3. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 8 | Any method | Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 | Game Management Unit 8. Closing dates vary by unit and hunt: Oct 9 in Unit 8; Oct 22 in Unit 8. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 3, 8 | Any method | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | Game Management Units 3, 8. Closing dates vary by unit and hunt: Oct 12 in Unit 8; Oct 15 in Unit 3; Oct 31 in Unit 3. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 8 | Any method | Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | Game Management Unit 8. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 8 | Any method | Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | Game Management Unit 8. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 3 | Any method | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Game Management Unit 3. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 8 | Any method | Oct 23, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Game Management Unit 8. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 3 | Any method | Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Game Management Unit 3. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
Sitka black-tailed deer
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Management Area (Unit 3) | Archery | Aug 1, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | Two bucks, bow and arrow only. Harvest ticket required. | 🔔 |
| General Buck Season (most units) | Any method | Aug 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Aug 1 is the general buck opener across the deer units, but closing dates vary by unit: Units 1A, 1B, 1C remainder and 2 run to Dec 31; Unit 3 remainder to Nov 30; Units 1C islands and 4 close to bucks Sept 14 (any deer reopens Sept 15); Units 6 and 8 remainder close to bucks Sept 30 (any deer reopens Oct 1); the Kodiak Road System Management Area (Unit 8) runs Aug 1-Oct 31. Nonresident bag limits are smaller than resident limits in Units 4, 6 and 8. Unit 1D and Unit 5B have no open season. Harvest ticket required. | 🔔 |
| Unit 2 | Any method | Sep 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2027 | Game Management Unit 2. Closing dates vary by unit and hunt: Feb 15 in Unit 2; Mar 31 in Unit 2. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Any-Deer (Unit 1C islands & Unit 4) | Any method | Sep 15, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Antlerless opportunity opens. Unit 1C Douglas Island (four deer total, only one may be a doe) and Lincoln, Shelter and Sullivan islands (four deer total); Unit 4 residents - three deer total on Chichagof Island east of Port Frederick and north of Tenakee Inlet, six deer total in the remainder. Nonresidents in Unit 4 are limited to two bucks, Aug 1-Dec 31. | 🔔 |
| Any-Deer (Units 6 & 8 remainder) | Any method | Oct 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Antlerless opportunity opens. Unit 6 residents five deer total (nonresidents four); Unit 8 remainder residents three deer total (nonresidents one buck, Aug 1-Dec 31). Also on Oct 1, Unit 3 residents get a one-buck registration hunt on the remainder of Mitkof, Woewodski and Butterworth islands and the Lindenberg Peninsula of Kupreanof Island, running Oct 1-Nov 7. | 🔔 |
| Unit 3 Nonresident & Unit 5A Youth | Any method | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Unit 3 nonresidents, one buck on the remainder of Mitkof, Woewodski and Butterworth islands. Unit 5A (Yakutat), one buck, youth hunt only. | 🔔 |
| Kodiak Road System (Unit 8) | Muzzleloader | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | Kodiak Road System Management Area. One deer by bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloader only. | 🔔 |
| Unit 5A (Yakutat) | Any method | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | One buck. Harvest ticket required. Unit 5B has no open season. | 🔔 |
| Kodiak Road System Youth (Unit 8) | Muzzleloader | Nov 16, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Kodiak Road System Management Area. One deer by bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloader only; youth hunt only. | 🔔 |
Moose
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units 23, 26 | Any method | Jul 1, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | Game Management Units 23, 26. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 14 in Unit 26; Dec 31 in Unit 23. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 17 | Any method | Jul 8, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Game Management Unit 17. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 19 | Any method | Jul 20, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Game Management Unit 19. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 18, 22, 23, 26 | Any method | Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Game Management Units 18, 22, 23, 26. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 30 in Units 18, 22, 26; Dec 31 in Units 22, 23. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 14, 16 | Archery | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | Game Management Units 14, 16. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 14, 16, 19, 22 | Any method | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | Game Management Units 14, 16, 19, 22. Closing dates vary by unit: Aug 19 in Units 14, 16; Sept 14 in Unit 22; Sept 25 in Unit 19. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Any method | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Game Management Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Aug 20 Opener (8 units) | Any method | Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | Game Management Units 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 17 in Units 11, 12; Sept 20 in Units 11, 13; Sept 25 in Units 15, 16; Sept 30 in Units 7, 14; Oct 10 in Units 7, 14; Sept 15 in Unit 17. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Any method | Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 27, 2026 | Game Management Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 14, 15 | Archery | Aug 22, 2026 | Aug 29, 2026 | Game Management Units 14, 15. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 14, 15, 21 | Any method | Aug 22, 2026 | Aug 29, 2026 | Game Management Units 14, 15, 21. Closing dates vary by unit: Aug 29 in Units 14, 15; Aug 31 in Unit 21. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 12, 20 | Any method | Aug 24, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Game Management Units 12, 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Aug 25 Opener (5 units) | Any method | Aug 25, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | Game Management Units 14, 17, 19, 20, 25. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 25 in Units 14, 17; Feb 28 in Unit 25; Aug 31 in Unit 20; Sept 20 in Unit 19. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Muzzleloader | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Game Management Unit 20. Weapon-restricted hunt: by bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloader only by permit One moose by bow and ; muzzleloader only. Closing dates vary by unit and hunt: Sept 15 in Unit 20; Sept 25 in Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 14, 20, 24, 25 | Archery | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | Game Management Units 14, 20, 24, 25. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Closing dates vary by unit and hunt: Sept 25 in Units 24, 25; Sept 30 in Unit 14; Oct 20 in Unit 14; Nov 15 in Unit 14; Nov 27 in Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Firearm | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | Game Management Unit 20. Weapon-restricted hunt: by bow and arrow, crossbow, or shotgun only by permit. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Sept 1 Opener (18 units) | Any method | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | Game Management Units 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 25 in Units 7, 9, 15, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25; Sept 20 in Units 13, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23; Sept 30 in Units 6, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22; Sept 15 in Units 9, 14, 17, 20, 25; Sept 14 in Units 22, 26; Sept 8 in Unit 18; Sept 10 in Unit 19; Oct 1 in Unit 24; Oct 15 in Unit 18; Oct 31 in Unit 6; Nov 15 in Unit 14; Nov 27 in Unit 20; Nov 30 in Unit 6; Dec 15 in Unit 5. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Sept 5 Opener (7 units) | Any method | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Game Management Units 9, 17, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 15 in Units 9, 17, 20, 25; Sept 25 in Units 20, 21, 24, 25; Sept 14 in Units 21, 24; Sept 20 in Unit 19. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 24, 25 | Archery | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | Game Management Units 24, 25. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 12, 20 | Any method | Sep 8, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | Game Management Units 12, 20. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 17 in Units 12, 20; Sept 25 in Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 9, 25 | Any method | Sep 10, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | Game Management Units 9, 25. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 25 in Units 9, 25; Sept 20 in Unit 25. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 1, 3 | Any method | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Game Management Units 1, 3. Closing dates vary by unit: Oct 15 in Units 1, 3; Oct 7 in Unit 1. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 14, 20, 21, 24 | Any method | Sep 16, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 | Game Management Units 14, 20, 21, 24. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 25 in Units 20, 21, 24; Sept 30 in Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Any method | Sep 21, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | Game Management Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Archery | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Game Management Unit 20. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Any method | Sep 26, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Game Management Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 5, 18 | Any method | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | Game Management Units 5, 18. Closing dates vary by unit: Nov 15 in Unit 5; Nov 30 in Unit 18. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Archery | Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | Game Management Unit 14. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Any method | Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | Game Management Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Archery | Oct 20, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | Game Management Unit 14. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 14, 15 | Any method | Oct 20, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 | Game Management Units 14, 15. Closing dates vary by unit: Nov 15 in Unit 14; Nov 20 in Unit 15. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Any method | Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Game Management Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 14, 20 | Muzzleloader | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Game Management Units 14, 20. Weapon-restricted hunt: by bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloader only by permit One moose by bow and ; muzzleloader only. Closing dates vary by unit and hunt: Nov 30 in Unit 14; Dec 15 in Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 14, 15, 20, 22 | Any method | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Game Management Units 14, 15, 20, 22. Closing dates vary by unit: Nov 30 in Units 14, 15; Dec 10 in Unit 20; Dec 15 in Unit 20; Dec 31 in Unit 22. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 19 | Any method | Nov 20, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 19. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Any method | Nov 21, 2026 | Nov 27, 2026 | Game Management Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Dec 1 Opener (7 units) | Any method | Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | Game Management Units 9, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24, 25. Closing dates vary by unit: Dec 15 in Units 20, 25; Jan 15 in Unit 9; Jan 20 in Unit 9; Jan 31 in Unit 20; Feb 28 in Unit 22; Mar 15 in Unit 18; Apr 30 in Unit 18; Dec 10 in Unit 24; Dec 25 in Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Archery | Dec 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | Game Management Unit 14. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 9, 14, 16, 24 | Any method | Dec 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 | Game Management Units 9, 14, 16, 24. Closing dates vary by unit: Jan 15 in Units 9, 14; Jan 20 in Unit 9; Feb 28 in Unit 16; Apr 15 in Unit 24. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 17, 22 | Any method | Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 31, 2027 | Game Management Units 17, 22. Closing dates vary by unit: Jan 31 in Unit 22; Feb 28 in Unit 17; Mar 15 in Unit 22. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 19 | Any method | Feb 1, 2027 | Feb 28, 2027 | Game Management Unit 19. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 21 | Any method | Feb 15, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 | Game Management Unit 21. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 25 | Any method | Feb 18, 2027 | Feb 28, 2027 | Game Management Unit 25. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 23 | Any method | Jun 1, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Game Management Unit 23. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
Dall sheep
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 Opener (13 units) | Any method | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | Game Management Units 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26. Closing dates vary by unit: Aug 5 in Units 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26; Apr 30 in Unit 24. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Aug 10 Opener (13 units) | Any method | Aug 10, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | Game Management Units 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 20 in Units 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26; Aug 25 in Units 13, 14, 20; Oct 5 in Units 24, 25, 26; Aug 22 in Unit 14; Sept 30 in Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 26 | Any method | Aug 20, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Any method | Aug 23, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | Game Management Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 13, 14, 20 | Any method | Aug 26, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | Game Management Units 13, 14, 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Archery | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Game Management Unit 14. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Any method | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Game Management Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Any method | Sep 5, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | Game Management Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 14, 19 | Any method | Oct 1, 2026 | Apr 30, 2027 | Game Management Units 14, 19. Closing dates vary by unit: Apr 30 in Unit 19; Oct 10 in Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
Mountain goat
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Archery | Aug 1, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Game Management Unit 1. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 1, 5 | Any method | Aug 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Game Management Units 1, 5. Closing dates vary by unit: Dec 31 in Units 1, 5; Nov 30 in Unit 1. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 7, 13, 15 | Any method | Aug 10, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Game Management Units 7, 13, 15. Closing dates vary by unit: Oct 15 in Units 7, 15; Nov 30 in Unit 13. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 1 | Any method | Aug 15, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Game Management Unit 1. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Archery | Aug 16, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Weapon-restricted hunt. Game Management Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 6, 8 | Any method | Aug 20, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | Game Management Units 6, 8. Closing dates vary by unit: Jan 31 in Unit 6; Mar 31 in Unit 8; Oct 25 in Unit 8. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 11, 13, 14 | Any method | Sep 1, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Game Management Units 11, 13, 14. Closing dates vary by unit: Nov 30 in Units 11, 13; Sept 30 in Unit 14; Oct 15 in Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 1 | Archery | Sep 15, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Game Management Unit 1. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 1, 6 | Any method | Sep 15, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | Game Management Units 1, 6. Closing dates vary by unit: Jan 31 in Unit 6; Nov 15 in Unit 1; Nov 30 in Unit 1. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 6 | Any method | Sep 24, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 6. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 1, 6 | Any method | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Game Management Units 1, 6. Closing dates vary by unit: Oct 31 in Unit 6; Nov 30 in Unit 1. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 7, 8, 15 | Any method | Nov 1, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | Game Management Units 7, 8, 15. Closing dates vary by unit: Nov 14 in Units 7, 15; Mar 31 in Unit 8. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 8 | Archery | Nov 1, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | Game Management Unit 8. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 8 | Muzzleloader | Dec 16, 2026 | Jan 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 8. Weapon-restricted hunt: by bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloader only by permit available online at h. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
Bison
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 20 | Any method | Aug 1, 2026 | Apr 30, 2027 | Game Management Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Any method | Aug 10, 2026 | Apr 15, 2027 | Game Management Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 19 | Any method | Aug 22, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 | Game Management Unit 19. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 11, 13 | Any method | Sep 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Units 11, 13. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Any method | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 19 | Any method | Mar 1, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 19. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
Caribou
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year-Round (no closed season) | Any method | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | No closed season in Game Management Units 10, 22, 23, 26. Open the entire July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 regulatory year. Bag limits and permit requirements still vary by unit and sub-area. Separately, a July 1 season runs in Game Management Units 21, 24, 25, 26 (closing Oct 14; Apr 30; July 15; May 15). | 🔔 |
| Units 24, 26 | Any method | Jul 15, 2026 | Apr 30, 2027 | Game Management Units 24, 26. Closing dates vary by unit: Apr 30 in Units 24, 26; Sept 30 in Unit 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 26 | Any method | Jul 16, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | Game Management Unit 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Aug 1 Opener (9 units) | Any method | Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Game Management Units 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 30 in Units 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26; Jan 31 in Unit 8; Aug 21 in Unit 20; Sept 15 in Unit 26; Oct 21 in Unit 9. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Aug 10 Opener (10 units) | Any method | Aug 10, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | Game Management Units 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25. Closing dates vary by unit: Sept 20 in Units 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21; Sept 30 in Units 16, 20, 21, 24, 25; Mar 31 in Units 20, 24, 25; Aug 27 in Units 12, 20; Oct 10 in Unit 9. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Any method | Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Game Management Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 12, 21, 24 | Any method | Sep 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Units 12, 21, 24. Closing dates vary by unit: Mar 31 in Units 21, 24; Sept 20 in Unit 12. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 26 | Any method | Oct 16, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Game Management Unit 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 20 | Any method | Oct 27, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 20. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 9 | Any method | Nov 1, 2026 | Feb 28, 2027 | Game Management Unit 9. Closing dates vary by unit: Feb 28 in Unit 9; Apr 30 in Unit 9. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 9 | Any method | Nov 15, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 9. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Any method | Dec 1, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 | Game Management Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 26 | Any method | Jan 1, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 | Game Management Unit 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 19, 21, 24, 26 | Any method | Feb 1, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 | Game Management Units 19, 21, 24, 26. Closing dates vary by unit: June 30 in Units 21, 24, 26; Feb 28 in Units 19, 21. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 26 | Any method | Mar 16, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 | Game Management Unit 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 26 | Any method | Jun 23, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 | Game Management Unit 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
Muskox
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units 18, 22, 26 | Any method | Aug 1, 2026 | Mar 15, 2027 | Game Management Units 18, 22, 26. Closing dates vary by unit and hunt: Mar 15 in Units 22, 26; Mar 31 in Unit 26; Sept 30 in Unit 18. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 18 | Any method | Aug 10, 2026 | Apr 30, 2027 | Game Management Unit 18. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 18, 21, 22 | Any method | Sep 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Units 18, 21, 22. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 26 | Any method | Sep 20, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 | Game Management Unit 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 26 | Any method | Dec 15, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 22 | Any method | Jan 1, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 | Game Management Unit 22. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 18 | Any method | Jan 15, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 18. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 18, 21, 24 | Any method | Feb 1, 2027 | Mar 15, 2027 | Game Management Units 18, 21, 24. Closing dates vary by unit and hunt: Mar 15 in Units 21, 24; Mar 31 in Unit 18. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 26 | Any method | Mar 10, 2027 | Mar 30, 2027 | Game Management Unit 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
Black bear
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year-Round (no closed season) | Any method | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | No closed season in Game Management Units 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. Open the entire July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 regulatory year. Bag limits and permit requirements still vary by unit and sub-area. | 🔔 |
| Unit 6 | Any method | Aug 20, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | Game Management Unit 6. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Eklutna Lake Management Area (Unit 14C) | Archery | Sep 1, 2026 | May 31, 2027 | One bear by bow and arrow only. Harvest ticket required. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Muzzleloader | Sep 1, 2026 | May 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 14. Weapon-restricted hunt: by bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloader only by permit available online at h; by bow and arrow, shotgun or muzzleloader only by permit DL457. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Firearm | Sep 1, 2026 | Jun 15, 2027 | Game Management Unit 14. Weapon-restricted hunt: shotgun only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Sept 1 Opener (6 units) | Any method | Sep 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | Game Management Units 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 14. Closing dates vary by unit: June 30 in Units 1, 2, 3, 5, 6; May 31 in Unit 14; June 15 in Unit 14; Dec 31 in Unit 2. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 6 | Any method | Sep 10, 2026 | Jun 10, 2027 | Game Management Unit 6. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 16 | Any method | Sep 15, 2026 | May 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 16. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Muzzleloader | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Weapon-restricted hunt. Game Management Unit 14. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 2 | Any method | Jan 1, 2027 | Jun 30, 2027 | Game Management Unit 2. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
Brown bear
| Season | Method | Opens | Closes | Notes | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year-Round & July 1 Opener | Any method | Jul 1, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | No closed season in Game Management Units 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 19, 21, 23, 26. Open the entire July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 regulatory year. Bag limits and permit requirements still vary by unit and sub-area. Separately, a July 1 - Nov 30 season runs in Game Management Unit 25. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 24, 25, 26 | Any method | Jul 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | Game Management Units 24, 25, 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 22, 23 | Any method | Aug 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Game Management Units 22, 23. Closing dates vary by unit: Oct 31 in Units 22, 23; May 31 in Unit 22; June 15 in Unit 22; June 30 in Unit 22. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Aug 10 Opener (11 units) | Any method | Aug 10, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | Game Management Units 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26. Closing dates vary by unit: June 30 in Units 11, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 24; June 15 in Units 7, 13, 15, 26. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Archery | Sep 1, 2026 | May 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 14. Weapon-restricted hunt: bow and arrow only. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Sept 1 Opener (7 units) | Any method | Sep 1, 2026 | May 31, 2027 | Game Management Units 5, 6, 9, 14, 18, 20, 25. Closing dates vary by unit: May 31 in Units 5, 9, 14; June 15 in Units 20, 25; June 30 in Units 14, 18; June 10 in Unit 6; Nov 30 in Unit 25. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 1, 3, 4, 16 | Any method | Sep 15, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Game Management Units 1, 3, 4, 16. Closing dates vary by unit: Dec 31 in Units 1, 3, 4; May 31 in Unit 16. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 14 | Muzzleloader | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Game Management Unit 14. Weapon-restricted hunt: by bow and arrow, shotgun or muzzleloader only by permit DB477. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 10, 14 | Any method | Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Game Management Units 10, 14. Closing dates vary by unit: Oct 31 in Unit 14; Dec 31 in Unit 10. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 6 | Any method | Oct 15, 2026 | May 25, 2027 | Game Management Unit 6. Closing dates vary by unit: May 25 in Unit 6; Dec 31 in Unit 6. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 8 | Any method | Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Game Management Unit 8. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 9 | Any method | Nov 1, 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Game Management Unit 9. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 25 | Any method | Mar 1, 2027 | Jun 15, 2027 | Game Management Unit 25. Closing dates vary by unit: June 15 in Unit 25; June 30 in Unit 25. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 1, 3, 4 | Any method | Mar 15, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Game Management Units 1, 3, 4. Closing dates vary by unit: May 31 in Units 1, 3, 4; May 20 in Unit 4. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Units 8, 22 | Any method | Apr 1, 2027 | May 15, 2027 | Game Management Units 8, 22. Closing dates vary by unit: May 15 in Unit 8; June 15 in Unit 22. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 23 | Any method | Apr 15, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 23. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
| Unit 10 | Any method | May 10, 2027 | May 31, 2027 | Game Management Unit 10. Alaska seasons are set per unit and sub-area and most are drawing or registration permit hunts; check the unit regulations for the exact area, permit and bag limit. | 🔔 |
License & tag prices
| License | Resident | Nonresident | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting License (annual) | $45 | $160 | |
| Deer Locking Tag | $20 | $150 |
Deer is Sitka black-tailed deer. Residents get free harvest tickets for most big game; nonresidents buy a locking tag per animal. Season dates for 2026 are added here once ADF&G publishes them.
Source: Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game license, stamp & tag prices (adfg.alaska.gov)
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- When does elk season open in Alaska in 2026?
- Alaska's 2026 elk archery season opens September 1 and runs through September 30. Always confirm exact dates with the state wildlife agency before hunting.
- What big-game species can you hunt in Alaska?
- In 2026, Alaska has hunting seasons for moose, black bear, brown bear, caribou, dall sheep, mountain goat, sitka black-tailed deer, muskox, bison, and elk.
- How much is a Alaska hunting license for nonresidents?
- A hunting license (annual) in Alaska is $160 for nonresidents and $45 for residents.