AK Bison Hunting

Alaska Bison Season Dates 2026

Bison season in Alaska runs Aug 1 – Mar 31 across 6 GMUs.

8 Seasons2 Weapon Types

Rifle

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1111 and portion of 13D, Copper RiverSep 1 — Mar 31———
Unit 13D11 and portion of 13D, Copper RiverSep 1 — Mar 31———
Unit 19CAug 22 — Oct 10———
Unit 19CMar 1 — Mar 31———
Unit 19DAug 22 — Oct 10———
Unit 19DMar 1 — Mar 31———
Unit 20D20D, DeltaSep 27 — Mar 31———

Any Legal Weapon

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 20GeneralAug 1 — Sep 30———

Bison in Alaska: FAQ

When is bison season in Alaska?

Bison season in Alaska currently runs Aug 1 to Mar 31, across 8 season rows and 6 GMUs, split by weapon (Rifle, Any Legal Weapon).

Where is the best place to hunt bison in Alaska?

The best GMUs for bison in Alaska depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.

Plan your Bison hunt in Alaska

View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.

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