Deer season in Alaska runs Aug 1 – Jan 31 across 11 GMUs.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | General | Aug 1 — Nov 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 1 | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 1A | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 1B | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 1C | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 2 | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 3 | General | Aug 1 — Nov 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 3 | General | Aug 1 — Dec 15 | — | — | — |
| Unit 4 | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 5 | General | Oct 15 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 5 | General | Nov 1 — Nov 30 | — | — | — |
| Unit 6 | General | Aug 1 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 6C | General | Oct 1 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | General | Aug 1 — Dec 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | General | Nov 1 — Nov 14 | — | — | — |
Deer season in Alaska currently runs Aug 1 to Jan 31, across 15 season rows and 11 GMUs, split by weapon (Any Legal Weapon).
The best GMUs for deer 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.