Alaska Hunting Season Dates
Recorded hunting windows for Alaska, including historical and unverified entries.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-14 UTC (static build snapshot). Static activity badges and day counts use this build assessment, not a live check. Interactive finder results show their own UTC assessment day.
1 of 7 recorded windows have date-review evidence. Other rows remain unverified. Historical records are retained and are not a current-season promise.
Check your current agency regulations, GMU or zone, hunt code, license and access restrictions before hunting. An agency link or successful publication fetch does not verify a row. Reviewed base dates do not cover every license-specific exception.
Date evidence: Official date source. Review dates apply only to the stated row scope, not an entire state or current license eligibility.
Alaska Hunting Season Calendar
Find all hunting season dates for Alaska including deer, elk, turkey, and waterfowl. Filter by species and hunting method.
Recorded windows at the assessment date in Alaska
1 recorded window including the assessment date
Aug 1 - Dec 31, 2026
Bucks only; harvest ticket (HT) required. Booklet table B lists residents and nonresidents; validate tickets sequentially, carry unused tickets, and retain evidence of sex as required. ADF&G 2026–27 Unit 1 booklet, printed page 42 / PDF page 4. Base dates only. Emergency orders can override the booklet; current orders, legal methods, license eligibility and access need separate agency checks. Not statewide deer dates or hunting permission.
Recorded Season Windows
All Alaska hunting seasons organized by species
Deer 2 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Aug 1 - Dec 31, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Unverified historical deer dates; unit coverage was not recorded. Not statewide hunting permission. | |
| Any Legal Method | Aug 1 - Dec 31, 2026 Date window reviewed 2026-10-07; verify license-specific exceptions Official date source | Unit 1A | Recorded window (78d left) | Bucks only; harvest ticket (HT) required. Booklet table B lists residents and nonresidents; validate tickets sequentially, carry unused tickets, and retain evidence of sex as required. ADF&G 2026–27 Unit 1 booklet, printed page 42 / PDF page 4. Base dates only. Emergency orders can override the booklet; current orders, legal methods, license eligibility and access need separate agency checks. Not statewide deer dates or hunting permission. | |
Moose 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 1-25, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | General moose season varies by unit | |
Elk 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 1 - Nov 15, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Limited areas only | |
Bear 2 seasons
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any Legal Method | Sep 1 - Oct 15, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Brown bear fall season | |
| Any Legal Method | Apr 15 - May 31, 2026 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Brown bear spring season | |
Waterfowl 1 season
| Method | Dates | Zone | Status | Notes | Add to Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun | Sep 1 - Dec 16, 2025 Unverified date record; agency review required | Zone not recorded; check your license | Historical record | Pacific Flyway | |
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Alaska Hunting Regulations
License year, species, and agency information
- License Year
- Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
- Available Species
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- Bear
- Deer
- Elk
- Moose
- Waterfowl
- Hunting Methods
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- Any Legal Method
- Shotgun
- Wildlife Agency
- Alaska Department of Fish and Game
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Important Note for Alaska
Only Unit 1A deer base dates were reviewed against the 2026–27 booklet. Emergency orders may override booklet dates and are not independently checked. Other units/species, legal methods, licenses, access and recorded license-year metadata remain unverified. Check ADF&G before hunting.
Hunting Method Legend
Alaska Hunting FAQ
Common questions about hunting seasons in Alaska
What are the hunting season dates for Alaska?
Recorded Alaska entries cover Bear, Deer, Elk, Moose, Waterfowl. Dates include history and unverified records; the recorded license-year metadata is not current verification. Check row evidence and current agency regulations and your license.
When does deer season start in Alaska?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-08-01 to 2025-12-31; 2026-08-01 to 2026-12-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Does Alaska require a draw for hunting?
Draw requirements depend on species, GMU or zone, hunt code and license type. Recorded date windows do not establish eligibility. Check the current Alaska agency rules and your actual license.
Which recorded windows include the assessment date 2026-10-14 UTC in Alaska?
Recorded window includes 2026-10-14 UTC: Deer through Dec 31, 2026. Date window reviewed 2026-10-07; verify license-specific exceptions. This is not hunting permission; check your license and current regulations.
What should I know about hunting in Alaska?
Only Unit 1A deer base dates were reviewed against the 2026–27 booklet. Emergency orders may override booklet dates and are not independently checked. Other units/species, legal methods, licenses, access and recorded license-year metadata remain unverified. Check ADF&G before hunting.
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