Alaska Deer Season 2026
Alaska deer season dates start with Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Alaska's listed 2026 firearm deer season runs Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026.
Nonresident Sitka Black-tailed Deer opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
Nonresident - Bucks Only Sitka Black-tailed Deer opens Aug 1, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Alaska ADF&G.
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
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
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Alaska Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in Alaska?
August 1, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Alaska — nonresident sitka black-tailed deer runs Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Alaska ADF&G.
What are the 2026 deer season dates in Alaska?
Alaska lists 10 deer season windows: Nonresident Sitka Black-tailed Deer (Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026); Resident - Bucks Only Sitka Black-tailed Deer (Aug 1-Sep 14, 2026); Nonresident - Bucks Only Sitka Black-tailed Deer (Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026); Regular Firearm Sitka Black-tailed Deer (Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026); Resident - Bucks Only Sitka Black-tailed Deer (Aug 1-Sep 14, 2026); Regular Firearm Sitka Black-tailed Deer (Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026); Nonresident Sitka Black-tailed Deer (Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026); Nonresident - Bucks Only Sitka Black-tailed Deer (Aug 1-Dec 31, 2026); and more. Always verify against Alaska ADF&G before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in Alaska?
Yes — Alaska lists separate deer seasons for Nonresident Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Resident - Bucks Only Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Nonresident - Bucks Only Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Regular Firearm Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Resident - Any Deer Sitka Black-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Alaska ADF&G.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Alaska?
Yes. Alaska generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Alaska ADF&G.