Alaska Bear Hunting Season 2025, 2026
Recorded bear windows for Alaska, including history and unverified dates.
Recorded dates, not hunting permission
Status assessment: 2026-10-09 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.
0 of 2 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.
Alaska Bear Season Calendar
Find all bear hunting season dates for Alaska including archery, rifle, muzzleloader, and shotgun seasons for 2025, 2026.
All Bear Seasons
2 seasons for Alaska bear hunting
Sep 1 - Oct 15, 2025
Unverified date record; agency review required. Brown bear fall season
Apr 15 - May 31, 2026
Unverified date record; agency review required. Brown bear spring season
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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.
Alaska Bear Hunting FAQ
Common questions about bear hunting in Alaska
When is bear season in Alaska?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-01 to 2025-10-15; 2026-04-15 to 2026-05-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
When is bear rifle/firearms season in Alaska?
Recorded windows, not one continuous season: 2025-09-01 to 2025-10-15; 2026-04-15 to 2026-05-31. Historical and unverified records may be included. Check each row's evidence and your current GMU/hunt code and license before hunting.
Do I need a license to hunt bear in Alaska?
Yes, you need a valid Alaska hunting license and any required bear tags or permits. Check with the Alaska wildlife agency for current license requirements and fees.
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