Alaska

Hunting in Alaska

About Hunting in This State

Alaska is home to some of the most iconic and challenging hunting opportunities in the world. Covering more than 663,000 square miles of mountains, tundra, glaciers, rivers, and remote wilderness, the Last Frontier offers hunters a true backcountry experience unlike anywhere else in North America.

Whether you're pursuing a bugling Alaska-Yukon moose in the Interior, stalking Dall sheep through rugged alpine terrain, glassing for mountain goats along steep coastal cliffs, or calling in a massive brown bear on the Alaska Peninsula, every hunt in Alaska is an unforgettable adventure. The state is also renowned for world-class caribou migrations, black bear hunting, Sitka black-tailed deer, wolf, and exceptional waterfowl opportunities.

Many Alaska hunts are conducted in remote areas accessible only by bush plane, boat, horseback, or multi-day backpack trips. Experienced guides provide the local knowledge, logistics, and expertise necessary to safely hunt some of the most rugged country on earth.

Whether you're planning the hunt of a lifetime or checking another species off your bucket list, Alaska offers some of the finest guided hunting experiences in the world.

Alaska Tags & Licenses

Tags & Licenses

Alaska requires all hunters to possess the appropriate hunting license and comply with species-specific regulations established by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G).

Resident vs. Nonresident Hunters

• Residents purchase annual hunting licenses and may hunt many species over the counter.
• Nonresident hunters must purchase a nonresident hunting license and, for many big game species, additional locking tags.

Drawing Hunts
Some high-demand areas and species require hunters to apply through Alaska's drawing permit system. Applications are generally accepted during the fall for hunts occurring the following year.

Over-the-Counter Opportunities
Many Alaska hunting opportunities — including certain moose, black bear, caribou, wolf, and small game hunts — are available over the counter depending on Game Management Unit (GMU) regulations.

Guide Requirements
Nonresident hunters are legally required to hire a registered Alaska guide or be accompanied by a qualified relative when hunting:

• Brown/Grizzly Bear
• Dall Sheep
• Mountain Goat

Most guided hunts include assistance with licensing, locking tags, harvest reporting, and field care requirements.

Hunters should always verify current regulations, season dates, bag limits, and GMU-specific requirements before booking a hunt.

Species You Can Hunt in Alaska

Bear

Top Hunts in Alaska

#1

Alaska Moose Hunts

Pursue the legendary Alaska-Yukon moose in one of the world's premier big game destinations. Hunt sprawling river bottoms, willow flats, and remote wilderness with experienced guides during the peak of the fall rut.

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#2

Alaska Brown Bear Hunts

Experience one of North America's most iconic hunts by pursuing giant brown bears along Alaska's rugged coastlines, salmon streams, and remote wilderness with licensed professional guides.

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#3

Alaska Dall Sheep Hunts

Challenge yourself on an unforgettable mountain adventure pursuing Dall sheep in Alaska's rugged alpine terrain. These physically demanding hunts reward hunters with breathtaking scenery and one of North America's most coveted trophies.

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#4

Alaska Mountain Goat Hunts

Climb above the timberline to pursue mountain goats on Alaska's steep coastal mountains. Guided hunts offer incredible scenery, technical terrain, and an unforgettable high-country hunting experience.

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#5

Alaska Caribou Hunts

Follow Alaska's famous caribou migrations across vast tundra and mountain landscapes. Guided hunts provide access to remote herds and one of the continent's most exciting spot-and-stalk adventures.

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