Alaska 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
Alaska's 2026-27 firearm deer season runs Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026.
Duck season opens between September 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 depending on zone; the last zone closes January 22, 2027.
General (Nonresidents with guide or kindred) Black Bear (Unit 2 - Prince of Wales Island) runs Sep 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Alaska ADF&G.
- firearm deer
- Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026
- duck
- opens Sep 1-Oct 8, 2026 by zone
- bear
- Sep 1, 2026-Jun 30, 2027
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Key seasons by species
How to read Alaska's seasons
Everything starts with your Game Management Unit
Alaska's seasons are organized around Game Management Units (GMUs) and subunits, and dates for the same species can differ widely from one unit to the next. A statewide row is only a starting point — the unit is what determines your actual season and bag limit.
Resident, nonresident, drawing, and registration hunts all layer on top of that. Confirm unit boundaries, permit type, and any subsistence rules with the official Alaska Department of Fish and Game source before you travel.
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with Alaska ADF&G before hunting.
Deer
Sitka Black-tailed Deer
Nonresident
Nonresidents only. Bucks only Aug 1-Dec 31. Federal restrictions may apply.
Zone: Unit 4 remainder
Sitka Black-tailed Deer
Nonresident - Bucks Only
Nonresidents only. Two bucks limit Aug 1-Dec 31. Harvest ticket required.
Zone: Unit 4 - Chichagof Island east of Port Frederick and north of Tenakee Inlet, excluding drainages running south into Tenakee Inlet
Sitka Black-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Residents and nonresidents. Harvest ticket required. Federal restrictions may apply. Same day airborne hunting allowed. Evidence of sex must remain naturally attached. Harvest tickets must be validated in sequential order.
Zone: Unit 2
Sitka Black-tailed Deer
Regular Firearm
Residents and nonresidents (B). Harvest ticket (HT). Federal restrictions may apply, see pg. 8. Same day airborne hunting allowed, see pg. 19. Harvest tickets must be validated in sequential order, unused tickets must be carried when hunting. Evidence of sex must remain naturally attached to meat or antlers must remain naturally attached to entire carcass.
Zone: Unit 2 - Prince of Wales Island
Sitka Black-tailed Deer
Nonresident
Nonresidents only. Bucks only Aug 1-Dec 31. Federal restrictions may apply.
Zone: Unit 4 - Chichagof Island east of Port Frederick and north of Tenakee Inlet, excluding drainages running south into Tenakee Inlet
Sitka Black-tailed Deer
Nonresident - Bucks Only
Nonresidents only. Two bucks limit Aug 1-Dec 31. Harvest ticket required.
Zone: Unit 4 remainder
Sitka Black-tailed Deer
Resident - Any Deer
Residents only. Harvest ticket (HT). Any deer Sept 15-Dec 31; bucks only Aug 1-Sept 14. Federal restrictions may apply.
Zone: Unit 4 remainder
Sitka Black-tailed Deer
Resident - Any Deer
Residents only. Harvest ticket (HT). Any deer Sept 15-Dec 31; bucks only Aug 1-Sept 14. Federal restrictions may apply.
Zone: Unit 4 - Chichagof Island east of Port Frederick and north of Tenakee Inlet, excluding drainages running south into Tenakee Inlet
Mule Deer, White-tailed Deer
Hunting
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
No closed season.
Zone: Units 1, 5, 11-13, 20, 25
Sitka Black-tailed Deer
Resident - Bucks Only
Residents only. Harvest ticket (HT). Bucks only Aug 1-Sept 14; any deer Sept 15-Dec 31. Federal restrictions may apply. Same day airborne hunting allowed. Harvest tickets must be validated in sequential order.
Zone: Unit 4 - Chichagof Island east of Port Frederick and north of Tenakee Inlet, excluding drainages running south into Tenakee Inlet
Sitka Black-tailed Deer
Resident - Bucks Only
Residents only. Harvest ticket (HT). Bucks only Aug 1-Sept 14; any deer Sept 15-Dec 31. Federal restrictions may apply.
Zone: Unit 4 remainder
Bear
24 listed rowsBlack Bear
Drawing - Nonresidents without guide (DL027)
Nonresident hunters NOT using a registered guide and NOT accompanied by resident second-degree of kindred. Permit hunt DL027.
Zone: Unit 2
Black Bear
General (Nonresidents with guide or kindred)
Nonresidents using a registered guide or accompanied by resident second-degree of kindred. Harvest ticket (HT). See pg. 10.
Zone: Unit 2 - Prince of Wales Island
Black Bear
General (Residents)
Residents only (R). Harvest ticket (HT). Evidence of sex must remain naturally attached. If you wound a black bear, it counts toward your bag limit for the regulatory year.
Zone: Unit 2 - Prince of Wales Island
Black Bear
General - Residents
Residents only. Evidence of sex must remain naturally attached. If you wound a black bear, it counts toward your bag limit for the regulatory year.
Zone: Unit 2
Black Bear
Drawing (Nonresidents without guide or kindred) - DL027
Nonresidents NOT using a registered guide and NOT accompanied by resident second-degree of kindred. Permit hunt DL027. See pg. 10.
Zone: Unit 2 - Prince of Wales Island
Black Bear
General - Nonresidents with guide or kindred
Nonresident hunters using a registered guide, or accompanied by resident second-degree of kindred. Harvest ticket (HT).
Zone: Unit 2
Brown/Grizzly Bear
Nonresident - Drawing Permit (DB077)
Nonresidents guided by resident relative only. Evidence of sex must remain naturally attached to hide.
Zone: Unit 4 - Chichagof Island south and west of line from Rock Point to Rodgers Point including Yakobi and adjacent islands; Baranof Island south and west of line from Nismeni Point to entrance of Gut Ba…
Brown/Grizzly Bear
Nonresident - Registration Permit (RB077)
Nonresidents guided by Alaska-licensed guide. Permit available beginning Aug 14.
Zone: Unit 4 remainder
Brown/Grizzly Bear
Resident - Fall
Residents only. Permit RB077. Available online at hunt.alaska.gov or in person in Douglas, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka beginning Aug 14. Nonresidents must be accompanied by a guide.
Zone: Unit 4 remainder
Brown/Grizzly Bear
Resident - Registration Permit (RB077)
Residents only. Permit available online at hunt.alaska.gov or in person in Douglas, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka beginning Aug 14. Nonresidents must be accompanied by a guide. Evidence of sex must remain naturally attached to hide. Hunters must watch brown bear identification video 'Take a Closer Look' before obtaining permit.
Zone: Unit 4 - Chichagof Island south and west of line from Rock Point to Rodgers Point including Yakobi and adjacent islands; Baranof Island south and west of line from Nismeni Point to entrance of Gut Ba…
Brown/Grizzly Bear
Nonresident - Registration Permit (RB077)
Nonresidents guided by Alaska-licensed guide. Permit available beginning Aug 14. Evidence of sex must remain naturally attached to hide.
Zone: Unit 4 - Chichagof Island south and west of line from Rock Point to Rodgers Point including Yakobi and adjacent islands; Baranof Island south and west of line from Nismeni Point to entrance of Gut Ba…
Brown/Grizzly Bear
Nonresident - Drawing Permit (DB077)
Nonresidents guided by resident relative only.
Zone: Unit 4 remainder
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Black BearDrawing - Nonresidents without guide (DL028) · Unit 2Nonresident hunters NOT using a registered guide and NOT accompanied by resident second-degree of kindred. Permit hunt DL028. | Upcoming | |
| Black BearDrawing (Nonresidents without guide or kindred) - DL028 · Unit 2 - Prince of Wales IslandNonresidents NOT using a registered guide and NOT accompanied by resident second-degree of kindred. Permit hunt DL028. See pg. 10. | Upcoming | |
| Brown/Grizzly BearResident - Registration Permit (RB077) · Unit 4 remainderResidents only. Permit available online at hunt.alaska.gov or in person in Douglas, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka beginning Aug 14. | Open | |
| Brown/Grizzly BearNonresident - Fall · Unit 4 remainderNonresidents only. Permit RB077 (guided by Alaska-licensed guide) or DB077 (guided by resident relative). Nonresidents must be accompanied by a guide. | Open | |
| Brown/Grizzly BearNonresident - Drawing Permit (DB088) · Unit 4 - Chichagof Island south and west of line from Rock Point to Rodgers Point including Yakobi and adjacent islands; Baranof Island south and west of line from Nismeni Point to entrance of Gut Ba…Nonresidents guided by resident relative only. Permit available beginning Mar 1. | Upcoming | |
| Brown/Grizzly BearNonresident - Registration Permit (RB089) · Unit 4 remainderNonresidents guided by Alaska-licensed guide. Permit available beginning Mar 1. | Upcoming | |
| Brown/Grizzly BearNonresident - Drawing Permit (DB089) · Unit 4 remainderNonresidents guided by resident relative only. Permit available beginning Mar 1. | Upcoming | |
| Brown/Grizzly BearResident - Registration Permit (RB089) · Unit 4 remainderResidents only. Permit available online at hunt.alaska.gov or in person in Douglas, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka beginning Mar 1. | Upcoming | |
| Brown/Grizzly BearNonresident - Registration Permit (RB088) · Unit 4 - Chichagof Island south and west of line from Rock Point to Rodgers Point including Yakobi and adjacent islands; Baranof Island south and west of line from Nismeni Point to entrance of Gut Ba…Nonresidents guided by Alaska-licensed guide. Permit available beginning Mar 1. | Upcoming | |
| Brown/Grizzly BearResident - Registration Permit (RB088) · Unit 4 - Chichagof Island south and west of line from Rock Point to Rodgers Point including Yakobi and adjacent islands; Baranof Island south and west of line from Nismeni Point to entrance of Gut Ba…Residents only. Permit available online at hunt.alaska.gov or in person in Douglas, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka beginning Mar 1. | Upcoming | |
| Brown/Grizzly BearResident - Spring · Unit 4 remainderResidents only. Permit RB089. Available online at hunt.alaska.gov or in person in Douglas, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka beginning Mar 1. | Upcoming | |
| Brown/Grizzly BearNonresident - Spring · Unit 4 remainderNonresidents only. Permit RB089 (guided by Alaska-licensed guide) or DB089 (guided by resident relative). Nonresidents must be accompanied by a guide. | Upcoming |
Waterfowl
50 listed rowsBrant
Regular
Zone: Gulf Coast Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16
Brant
Regular
Zone: Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.)
Brant
Regular
Zone: Kodiak Unit 8
Canada Geese
Regular
Units 5 and 6: season for Canada geese is Sept. 28-Dec. 16. Unit 6(D) Middleton Island: by registration permit only, 1 goose per permit. In Unit 9: limits are 3 per day, 9 in possession.
Zone: Gulf Coast Units 6-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16
Canada Geese
Regular
Zone: Northern Units 17 and 18
Canada Geese
Regular
In Units 17 and 18: limits are 3 per day, 9 in possession.
Zone: Northern Units 11-13, 19, 20-26
Canada Geese
Regular
Season closed Dec. 1-15.
Zone: Southeast Units 1-4
Canada Geese
Regular
Units 5 and 6: season for Canada geese is Sept. 28-Dec. 16. Unit 6(D) Middleton Island: by registration permit only, 1 goose per permit.
Zone: Gulf Coast Units 5 and 6
Canada Geese
Registration Permit
Registration permit required. Available at ADF&G office in Cordova and Anchorage. Possession limit is 1 goose per permit; 1 permit per hunter.
Zone: Unit 6(D) Middleton Island
Canada Geese
Regular
Zone: Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.)
Canada Geese
Regular
Zone: Kodiak Unit 8
Ducks (general)
Regular
No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession.
Zone: Northern Units 11-13, 17-26
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BrantRegular · Southeast Units 1-4 | Closed | |
| BrantRegular · Northern Units 11-13, 17-26 | Closed | |
| Canada GeeseRegular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks (general)Regular · Gulf Coast Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession. | Open | |
| Ducks (general)Regular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession. | Open | |
| Ducks (general)Regular · Kodiak Unit 8No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession. | Open | |
| Ducks (general)Regular · Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.)No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession. | Open | |
| Ducks (general)Regular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. No more than 2 canvasback per day, 6 in possession. | Upcoming | |
| Sea Ducks (Nonresidents)Regular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. Nonresidents may not take or possess more than 20 sea ducks per season, including no more than 4 each of any sea duck species. | Open | |
| Sea Ducks (Nonresidents)Regular · Northern Units 11-13, 17-26Nonresidents may not take or possess more than 20 sea ducks per season, including no more than 4 each of any sea duck species. | Open | |
| Sea Ducks (Nonresidents)Regular · Gulf Coast Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16Nonresidents may not take or possess more than 20 sea ducks per season, including no more than 4 each of any sea duck species. Unit 15C nonresidents may not take or possess more than 4 each of any scoter or merganser species. | Open | |
| Sea Ducks (Nonresidents)Regular · Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.)Nonresidents may not take or possess more than 20 sea ducks per season, including no more than 4 each of any sea duck species. | Open | |
| Sea Ducks (Nonresidents)Regular · Kodiak Unit 8Nonresidents may not take or possess more than 10 sea ducks per season, including no more than 2 each of any sea duck species. | Open | |
| Sea Ducks (Nonresidents)Regular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. Nonresidents may not take or possess more than 20 sea ducks per season, including no more than 4 each of any sea duck species. | Upcoming | |
| Sea Ducks (Residents)Regular · Gulf Coast Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide. Residents: no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of harlequin ducks and no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of long-tailed ducks. Units 7 and 15: no more than 1 per day, 2 in possession of long-tailed ducks. Unit 15C (Kachemak Bay east portion): no more than 2 per day, 4 in possession of harlequin, and no more than 1 per day, 2 in possession of eiders. | Open | |
| Sea Ducks (Residents)Regular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide. Residents: no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of harlequin ducks and no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of long-tailed ducks. | Open | |
| Sea Ducks (Residents)Regular · Northern Units 11-13, 17-26Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide. Residents: no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of harlequin ducks and no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of long-tailed ducks. | Open | |
| Sea Ducks (Residents)Regular · Kodiak Unit 8Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide. Residents: no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of harlequin ducks and no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of long-tailed ducks. | Open | |
| Sea Ducks (Residents)Regular · Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.)Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide. Residents: no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of harlequin ducks and no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of long-tailed ducks. | Open | |
| Sea Ducks (Residents)Regular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. Steller's and spectacled eiders closed statewide. Residents: no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of harlequin ducks and no more than 6 per day, 12 in possession of long-tailed ducks. | Upcoming | |
| Tundra SwansRegistration Permit · Unit 18Registration permit RT518 required. Available online at hunt.alaska.gov or at ADF&G offices beginning July 2. One permit per hunter per season. | Closed | |
| Tundra SwansRegistration Permit · Unit 23Registration permit RT523 required. Available online at hunt.alaska.gov or at ADF&G offices beginning July 2. One permit per hunter per season. | Closed | |
| Tundra SwansRegistration Permit · Unit 22Registration permit RT522 required. Available online at hunt.alaska.gov or at ADF&G offices beginning July 2. One permit per hunter per season. | Closed | |
| Tundra SwansRegistration Permit · Unit 17Registration permit RT417 required. Available online at hunt.alaska.gov or at ADF&G offices beginning July 2. One permit per hunter per season. | Closed | |
| White Geese (Snow and Ross')Regular · Northern Units 11-13, 17-26 | Open | |
| White Geese (Snow and Ross')Regular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. | Open | |
| White Geese (Snow and Ross')Regular · Gulf Coast Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16 | Open | |
| White Geese (Snow and Ross')Regular · Kodiak Unit 8 | Open | |
| White Geese (Snow and Ross')Regular · Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.) | Open | |
| White Geese (Snow and Ross')Regular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. | Upcoming | |
| White-fronted GeeseRegular · Gulf Coast Units 5-7, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16In Unit 9 and Unimak Island portion of Unit 10: limits are 6 per day, 18 in possession. | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseRegular · Northern Units 17 and 18Unit 18 bag and possession limits reduced to 6 per day, 18 in possession per regulation changes. | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseRegular · Northern Units 11-13, 19-26In Units 17 and 18: limits are 6 per day, 18 in possession. | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseRegular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseRegular · Gulf Coast Unit 9 and Unimak Island portion of Unit 10 | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseRegular · Kodiak Unit 8 | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseRegular · Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.) | Open | |
| White-fronted GeeseRegular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. | Upcoming |
Pheasant
Feral non-native game birds (Chukar, Partridge, Pheasant, Quail, Wild Turkey)
Hunting
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Special area restrictions in Unit 14C. No closed season.
Zone: Units 1-26
Grouse
21 listed rowsGrouse
Hunting
Including ruffed, sharp-tailed, spruce, and sooty (formerly blue) grouse. Lead shot is prohibited in shotguns for all bird hunting in Unit 26.
Zone: Units 1-6
Grouse
Hunting
Including ruffed, sharp-tailed, spruce, and sooty (formerly blue) grouse.
Zone: Units 7 and 15
Grouse
Hunting
Including ruffed, sharp-tailed, spruce, and sooty (formerly blue) grouse. Lead shot is prohibited in shotguns for all bird hunting in Unit 26.
Zone: Units 9, 17-19, 21-24, and 26
Grouse
Hunting
Including ruffed, sharp-tailed, spruce, and sooty (formerly blue) grouse.
Zone: Units 13, 14A, 14B, and 16
Grouse
Hunting
Including ruffed, sharp-tailed, spruce, and sooty (formerly blue) grouse.
Zone: Units 11-12, remainder of Unit 20, and Unit 25
Grouse
Hunting
Including ruffed, sharp-tailed, spruce, and sooty (formerly blue) grouse.
Zone: Unit 20D (west of east bank of Johnson River and south of north bank of Tanana River)
Grouse
Hunting
Including ruffed, sharp-tailed, spruce, and sooty (formerly blue) grouse. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C.
Zone: Unit 14C
Ptarmigan
Hunting
Including rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan. Lead shot is prohibited in shotguns for all bird hunting in Unit 26.
Zone: Units 1-5, 6A, 6B, and 6C
Ptarmigan
Hunting
Including rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan.
Zone: Unit 13E
Ptarmigan
Hunting
Including rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan.
Zone: Unit 14C, excluding Eklutna Management Area
Ptarmigan
Hunting
Including rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan.
Zone: Unit 18
Ptarmigan
Hunting
Including rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan.
Zone: Units 12, 20, and 25C
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GrouseFalconry · Unit 20D (by falconry only)Including ruffed, sharp-tailed, spruce, and sooty (formerly blue) grouse. | Closed | |
| PtarmiganHunting · Unit 9Including rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan. | Open | |
| PtarmiganHunting · Units 8, 10, 17, 19, 21-22, 24, 25A, 25B, 25D, and Unit 26B within the DHCMA and Prudhoe Bay Closed AreaIncluding rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan. | Open | |
| PtarmiganHunting · Units 6D, 7, 11, 13A, 13C, 13D, 14A, 14B, 15A, 15B, 15C remainder, and 16Including rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan. | Open | |
| PtarmiganHunting · Units 23 and 26, excluding Unit 26B within DHCMA and Prudhoe Bay Closed AreaIncluding rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan. Lead shot is prohibited in shotguns for all bird hunting in Unit 26. | Open | |
| PtarmiganHunting · Unit 15C (that portion north of Kachemak Bay and north of the Fox River)Including rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan. | Open | |
| PtarmiganHunting · Units 13BIncluding rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan. | Open | |
| PtarmiganHunting · Unit 14C, Eklutna Management AreaIncluding rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan. | Open | |
| PtarmiganHunting · Units 12, 20, and 25CIncluding rock, white-tailed, and willow ptarmigan. | Upcoming |
Rabbit
Alaska Hare
Hunting
Hunters must salvage the hide or meat of Alaska hares taken in Units 18, 22, and 23. Hunters encouraged to report harvest to ADF&G in King Salmon at (907) 246-3340.
Zone: Units 18, 22, 23
Hare
Hunting
Includes Alaska and snowshoe hare; does NOT include Belgian hare. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C. Hunters must salvage the hide or meat of snowshoe hare.
Zone: Units 1-5, and 14C
Hare
Hunting
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Includes Alaska and snowshoe hare; does NOT include Belgian hare. Hunters must salvage the hide or meat of snowshoe hare. No closed season.
Zone: Units 6-8, 10-13, 14B, 15-16, 19-21, 24-26
Hare
Hunting
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Includes Alaska and snowshoe hare; does NOT include Belgian hare. Hunters must salvage the hide or meat of snowshoe hare. No closed season.
Zone: Unit 14A
Snowshoe Hare
Hunting
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Includes Alaska and snowshoe hare. Hunters must salvage the hide or meat of snowshoe hare. No closed season.
Zone: Units 9 and 17
Snowshoe Hare
Hunting
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Hunters must salvage the hide or meat of snowshoe hare. No closed season.
Zone: Units 18, 22, 23
Squirrel
Squirrel
Hunting
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Including flying, ground, and red squirrels. Either the meat or hide of a ground squirrel must be salvaged. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C. No closed season.
Zone: Units 1-26
Furbearer
17 listed rowsArctic Fox
Hunting
Including blue and white phases.
Zone: Units 24 and 25
Arctic Fox
Hunting
Including blue and white phases.
Zone: Units 9, 17-18, 22-23, and 26
Arctic Fox
Hunting
Including blue and white phases.
Zone: Unit 8
Arctic Fox
Hunting
Including blue and white phases. Residents: No limit; Nonresidents: Two foxes.
Zone: Unit 10, Pribilof Islands
Beaver
Hunting
Either the meat or hide of beaver must be salvaged.
Zone: Unit 16
Beaver
Hunting
Either the meat or hide of beaver must be salvaged.
Zone: Units 21A and 21E
Lynx
Hunting
Lynx hides must be sealed within 30 days of kill. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C.
Zone: Units 19, 21, 24, and remainder of 25
Lynx
Hunting
Lynx hides must be sealed within 30 days of kill. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C.
Zone: Units 12, 20E
Lynx
Hunting
Lynx hides must be sealed within 30 days of kill. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C.
Zone: Units 22, 23, and 26
Red Fox
Hunting
Including black, cross, and silver color phases. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C.
Zone: Units 11-13 and 18-26
Red Fox
Hunting
Including black, cross, and silver color phases. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C.
Zone: Units 8-10, 14, and 16-17
Lynx
Hunting
Lynx hides must be sealed within 30 days of kill. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C.
Zone: Unit 18
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arctic FoxHunting · Unit 10, remainderIncluding blue and white phases. No closed season. | dates not listed | Closed |
| BeaverHunting · Units 9, 18, 22, and 23Either the meat or hide of beaver must be salvaged. No closed season. | dates not listed | Closed |
| LynxHunting · Units 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, and 17Lynx hides must be sealed within 30 days of kill. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C. | Upcoming | |
| LynxHunting · Units 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20F, and 25CLynx hides must be sealed within 30 days of kill. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C. | Upcoming | |
| LynxHunting · Units 7 and 15Lynx hides must be sealed within 30 days of kill. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C. | Upcoming |
Small Game
Shrew, Mouse, and Porcupine
Hunting
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Special area restrictions in Unit 14C. No closed season.
Zone: Units 1-26
Big Game
Mountain Goat
Registration Permit (RG150)
Residents and nonresidents. Permit available online at hunt.alaska.gov or in person in Douglas, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka beginning July 15. Some zones may be closed by emergency order due to overharvest concerns. Taking nannies with kids prohibited. Nonresident hunters must be accompanied by a guide. All hunters must complete online Mountain Goat Identification quiz prior to hunting. If you wound a goat it counts toward bag limit.
Zone: Unit 4 - Baranof Island
Mountain Goat
General
Residents and nonresidents. Permit RG150. Available online at hunt.alaska.gov or in person in Douglas, Haines, Ketchikan, Petersburg and Sitka beginning July 15. Some zones may be closed by emergency order due to overharvest concerns. Taking of nannies with kids prohibited; taking of males encouraged. Nonresident hunters must be accompanied by a guide. All hunters must complete online Mountain Goat Identification quiz prior to hunting.
Zone: Unit 4 - Baranof Island
Migratory Birds
14 listed rowsSandhill Cranes
Regular
In Unit 17: bag limits are 2 per day, 6 in possession.
Zone: Northern Units 11-13, 18-26
Sandhill Cranes
Regular
Zone: Northern Unit 17
Sandhill Cranes
Regular
Season closed Dec. 1-15.
Zone: Southeast Units 1-4
Sandhill Cranes
Regular
Zone: Gulf Coast Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16
Sandhill Cranes
Regular
Zone: Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.)
Sandhill Cranes
Regular
Zone: Kodiak Unit 8
Snipe
Regular
Zone: Gulf Coast Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Is. only), 14-16
Snipe
Regular
Zone: Northern Units 11-13, 17-26
Snipe
Regular
Season closed Dec. 1-15.
Zone: Southeast Units 1-4
Snipe
Regular
Zone: Pribilof/Aleutian Unit 10 (except Unimak Is.)
Snipe
Regular
Zone: Kodiak Unit 8
Sandhill Cranes
Regular
Season closed Dec. 1-15.
Zone: Southeast Units 1-4
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Falconry (all migratory game birds)Falconry · StatewideA falconry permit is required to take, possess or hunt with an authorized species of raptor. Falconry permit applications available online at hunt.alaska.gov. | dates not listed | Closed |
| SnipeRegular · Southeast Units 1-4Season closed Dec. 1-15. | Upcoming |
Mountain Lion
Mountain Lion
Hunting
Skull and hide must be sealed within 10 days of kill; evidence of sex must remain naturally attached to hide. Taking of kittens or mollies with kittens is prohibited.
Zone: Units 1-5
Coyote
Coyote
Hunting
In Unit 20D, dogs may be used to hunt coyote after registering with ADF&G office in Delta Junction. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C.
Zone: Units 1-5, 18, and 22
Coyote
Hunting
dates not listed
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In Unit 20D, dogs may be used to hunt coyote after registering with ADF&G office in Delta Junction. Special area restrictions in Unit 14C. No closed season.
Zone: Units 6-7, 9-17, 19-21, and 23-26
Other
Cormorant (Double-crested and Pelagic)
Hunting
Residents: No limit; a bird may be taken only if used for food or clothing, and no bird or part of a bird may be sold or offered for sale. Nonresidents: no open season.
Zone: Units 6, 8-10, 17-18, 22, and 23
Crow
Hunting
A bird may be taken only if used for food or clothing, and no bird or part of a bird may be sold or offered for sale.
Zone: Units 1-9 and 15
Snowy Owl
Hunting
Lead shot is prohibited in shotguns for all bird hunting in Units 18 and 26. Residents: No limit; a bird may be taken only if used for food or clothing, and no bird or part of a bird may be sold or offered for sale. Nonresidents: no open season.
Zone: Units 17, 18, 22, 23, and 26
Crow
Hunting
A bird may be taken only if used for food or clothing, and no bird or part of a bird may be sold or offered for sale.
Zone: Units 1-9 and 15
Pika
Hunting
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
The hide or meat must be salvaged. No closed season.
Zone: Units 12 and 20E
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Alaska Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in Alaska?
Firearm deer season runs Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026. Dates can differ by zone and permit; confirm with Alaska ADF&G.
When is Alaska's firearm deer season?
Firearm deer season runs Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026. Check zone and permit details with Alaska ADF&G before hunting.
Do I need a license to hunt in Alaska?
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