AK Elk Hunting

Elk in Alaska

Elk hunting season data across 15 GMUs in Alaska. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.

15 Seasons3 Weapon Types

Rifle

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 33, Etolin Island and smaller associated islandsOct 1 — Oct 15———
Unit 33, Zarembo IslandOct 1 — Oct 31———
Unit 33, Etolin Island and smaller associated islandsOct 16 — Oct 31———
Unit 88, East Afognak IslandSep 25 — Oct 9———
Unit 88, RemainderSep 25 — Oct 9———
Unit 88, SW Afognak IslandSep 25 — Oct 9———
Unit 88, Raspberry IslandOct 1 — Oct 12———
Unit 88, SW Afognak IslandOct 8 — Oct 22———
Unit 88, RemainderOct 8 — Oct 22———
Unit 88, East Afognak IslandOct 8 — Oct 22———
Unit 88, Raspberry IslandOct 11 — Oct 22———
Unit 8Nonresidents Only - 8, Raspberry IslandOct 23 — Nov 30———

Any Legal Weapon

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 8GeneralAug 20 — Oct 25———
Unit 8GeneralOct 23 — Jan 31———

Archery

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 33, Etolin Island and smaller associated islandsSep 1 — Sep 30———

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