Elk season in Alaska runs Oct 1 – Oct 25 across 2 GMUs.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 | 3, Etolin Island and smaller associated islands | Oct 1 — Oct 15 | — | — | — |
| Unit 3 | 3, Zarembo Island | Oct 1 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 3 | 3, Etolin Island and smaller associated islands | Oct 16 — Oct 31 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | 8, Remainder | Sep 25 — Oct 9 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | 8, SW Afognak Island | Sep 25 — Oct 9 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | 8, East Afognak Island | Sep 25 — Oct 9 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | 8, Raspberry Island | Oct 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | 8, East Afognak Island | Oct 8 — Oct 22 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | 8, Remainder | Oct 8 — Oct 22 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | 8, SW Afognak Island | Oct 8 — Oct 22 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | 8, Raspberry Island | Oct 11 — Oct 22 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | Nonresidents Only - 8, Raspberry Island | Oct 23 — Nov 30 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 8 | General | Aug 20 — Oct 25 | — | — | — |
| Unit 8 | General | Oct 23 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 3 | 3, Etolin Island and smaller associated islands | Sep 1 — Sep 30 | — | — | — |
Elk season in Alaska currently runs Oct 1 to Oct 25, across 15 season rows and 2 GMUs, split by weapon (Archery, Rifle, Any Legal Weapon).
The best GMUs for elk 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.