Moose Jul 31–Apr 30. Caribou Jul 1–Jun 30. Dall Sheep Aug 10–Sep 20.
Alaska hunting seasons cover 542 season dates across 47 GMUs for Moose, Caribou, Dall Sheep and more. Many big game hunts are draw or limited-entry, so confirm application windows before the deadline. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and gmu.
Season data sourced from the Alaska wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 15 — Oct 7 | — | — |
| Unit 11 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 1 — Aug 5 | — | — |
| Unit 11 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 12 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 1 — Aug 5 | — | — |
| Unit 12 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Unit 13 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 1 — Aug 5 | — | — |
| Unit 13 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13A | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13B | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13C | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13D | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13D | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13E | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 14 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 1 — Aug 5 | — | — |
| Unit 14 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| Unit 14 | Any Legal Weapon | Dec 15 — Jan 15 | — | — |
| Unit 14B | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Aug 19 | — | — |
| Unit 14C | Rifle | Aug 20 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Unit 14C | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 15 | — | — |
| Unit 14C | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Unit 14C | Rifle | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Unit 14C | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| Unit 14C | Rifle | Sep 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
+ 114 more Moose seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 10 | Any Legal Weapon | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 12 | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 14 | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Unit 14A | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 14A | Rifle | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 14A | Rifle | Dec 1 — Mar 15 | — | — |
| Unit 14B | Rifle | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 14B | Rifle | Dec 1 — Mar 15 | — | — |
+ 48 more Caribou seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 12 | Rifle | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13B | Rifle | Aug 10 — Aug 25 | — | — |
| Unit 13B | Rifle | Aug 10 — Aug 25 | — | — |
| Unit 13B | Rifle | Aug 26 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13C | Rifle | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13D | Rifle | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13D | Rifle | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Unit 13D | Rifle | Aug 10 — Sep 20 | — | — |
+ 22 more Dall Sheep seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 11 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| Unit 13D | Rifle | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| Unit 19C | Rifle | Aug 22 — Oct 10 | — | — |
| Unit 19C | Rifle | Mar 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| Unit 19D | Rifle | Aug 22 — Oct 10 | — | — |
| Unit 19D | Rifle | Mar 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| Unit 20 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 1 — Sep 30 | — | — |
| Unit 20D | Rifle | Sep 27 — Mar 31 | — | — |
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 11 | Any Legal Weapon | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 12 | Any Legal Weapon | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 13C | Any Legal Weapon | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 14 | Any Legal Weapon | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 14 | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Oct 15 | — | — |
| Unit 14 | Any Legal Weapon | Nov 1 — Nov 15 | — | — |
| Unit 14A | Any Legal Weapon | Sep 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
+ 46 more Black Bear seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 10 | Rifle | Oct 1 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| Unit 10 | Rifle | May 10 — May 31 | — | — |
| Unit 11 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 12 | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 13 | Any Legal Weapon | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Unit 13E | Any Legal Weapon | Aug 10 — Jun 15 | — | — |
| Unit 14C | Archery | Sep 1 — May 31 | — | — |
| Unit 14C | Rifle | Sep 1 — May 31 | — | — |
+ 105 more Brown Bear seasons
Alaska hunting season currently spans Jul 31 to Apr 30 for Moose, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by gmu and weapon. This page lists 542 Alaska season dates across 47 GMUs.
Alaska offers hunting for 12 species, including Moose, Caribou, Dall Sheep and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
Alaska is divided into 47 GMUs. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
Yes. Many Alaska big game hunts are allocated by draw or limited-entry tags rather than sold over the counter. Always confirm application windows on the official Alaska wildlife agency site before the deadline.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Alaska on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Alaska public land, license, and regulations.