Bison season in Alaska runs Sep 1 – Oct 10 across 6 GMUs.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 11 | 11 and portion of 13D, Copper River | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 13D | 11 and portion of 13D, Copper River | Sep 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 19C | Aug 22 — Oct 10 | — | — | — | |
| Unit 19C | Mar 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — | |
| Unit 19D | Aug 22 — Oct 10 | — | — | — | |
| Unit 19D | Mar 1 — Mar 31 | — | — | — | |
| Unit 20D | 20D, Delta | Sep 27 — Mar 31 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 20 | General | Aug 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
Bison season in Alaska currently runs Sep 1 to Oct 10, across 8 season rows and 6 GMUs, split by weapon (Rifle, Any Legal Weapon).
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.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Alaska seasons, public land, and license.