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Alaska Hunting Season Dates 2026–27

Season openers, closers, and tag requirements by species. Always confirm against Alaska Department of Fish & Game before you hunt — dates can change.

Sitka Black-tailed Deer Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Archery (SE AK)Aug 1Aug 31OTC
General (SE AK)Sep 15Dec 31OTC
General (Kodiak)Aug 1Dec 31OTC

Black Bear Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Spring/SummerApr 1Jun 30OTC
FallSep 1Nov 30OTC

Brown/Grizzly Bear Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
SpringApr 1May 31OTC
FallSep 1Oct 31OTC
Draw (Premium Units)Sep 1Oct 31Draw

Caribou Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
General (Antlered)Aug 1Mar 31OTC
Draw (Controlled Units)Aug 1Nov 30Draw

Dallsheep Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
General SeasonAug 10Sep 20OTC
Draw (Select Units)Aug 10Sep 20Draw

Moose Season Dates

SeasonOpensClosesTag
Archery (Antlered)Sep 5Sep 30OTC
Rifle (General)Sep 20Oct 15OTC
Draw (Premium Units)Sep 20Nov 15Draw
Verify before you hunt. These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always confirm with Alaska Department of Fish & Game before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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