AK Moose Hunting

Alaska Moose Season Dates 2026

Moose season in Alaska runs Jul 1 – Aug 31 across 56 GMUs.

138 Seasons4 Weapon Types

Any Legal Weapon

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 1GeneralSep 15 — Oct 7———
Unit 11GeneralAug 1 — Aug 5———
Unit 11GeneralAug 10 — Sep 20———
Unit 12GeneralAug 1 — Aug 5———
Unit 12GeneralAug 10 — Sep 30———
Unit 13GeneralAug 1 — Aug 5———
Unit 13GeneralAug 10 — Sep 20———
Unit 13GeneralAug 10 — Sep 20———
Unit 13DGeneralAug 10 — Sep 20———
Unit 14GeneralAug 1 — Aug 5———
Unit 14GeneralAug 10 — Nov 15———
Unit 14GeneralDec 15 — Jan 15———
Unit 14BGeneralAug 10 — Aug 19———
Unit 14CGeneralSep 1 — Sep 30———
Unit 14CGeneralNov 1 — Nov 30———
Unit 15GeneralAug 1 — Aug 5———
Unit 15GeneralAug 10 — Sep 30———
Unit 15CGeneralNov 1 — Nov 30———
Unit 16GeneralAug 1 — Aug 5———
Unit 16GeneralAug 10 — Sep 25———
Unit 16BGeneralDec 15 — Mar 31———
Unit 17GeneralJul 11 — Aug 29———
Unit 17GeneralAug 25 — Sep 25———
Unit 17BGeneralSep 1 — Sep 15———
Unit 17CGeneralSep 1 — Sep 15———

+ 51 more

Rifle

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 13ANonresidents OnlySep 1 — Sep 20———
Unit 13BNonresidents OnlySep 1 — Sep 20———
Unit 13CNonresidents OnlySep 1 — Sep 20———
Unit 13DNonresidents OnlySep 1 — Sep 20———
Unit 13ENonresidents OnlySep 1 — Sep 20———
Unit 14C7 & 14C, head of Turnagain ArmAug 20 — Sep 30———
Unit 14C14C, Ship Creek drainage above JBERSep 1 — Sep 15———
Unit 14C14C, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER)Sep 1 — Sep 30———
Unit 14C14C, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER)Sep 1 — Nov 15———
Unit 14C14C, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER)Sep 1 — Nov 15———
Unit 14C14C, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER)Sep 1 — Nov 15———
Unit 14C14C, Ship Creek drainage above JBERSep 16 — Sep 30———
Unit 14C14C, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER)Oct 15 — Nov 15———
Unit 14C14C, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER)Dec 15 — Jan 15———
Unit 14C14C, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER)Dec 15 — Jan 15———
Unit 14C14C, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER)Dec 15 — Jan 15———
Unit 14C14C, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER)Dec 15 — Jan 15———
Unit 15C15C, HomerOct 20 — Nov 20———
Unit 17ANonresidents OnlySep 5 — Sep 15———
Unit 19CNonresidents Guided Only - 19C, FarewellSep 1 — Sep 20———
Unit 19CNonresidents Nonguided Only - 19C, FarewellSep 1 — Sep 20———
Unit 20BNonresidents Only - 20B, Minto Flats Management AreaSep 8 — Sep 25———
Unit 20D20D, Delta Junction Management Area Qualified Disabled Veterans and Qualified Disabled Active-Duty Military OnlySep 1 — Sep 15———
Unit 20D20D, Delta Junction Management AreaSep 1 — Sep 15———
Unit 21B21B, East of the Nowitna River CorridorSep 5 — Sep 25———

+ 32 more

Archery

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 20B20B, Fairbanks Management AreaSep 1 — Nov 27———
Unit 24A24A, within DHCMA, south of Slate CreekSep 1 — Sep 25———
Unit 24A24A and 25A, within DHCMA, north of Slate CreekSep 1 — Sep 25———
Unit 25A24A and 25A, within DHCMA, north of Slate CreekSep 1 — Sep 25———

Muzzleloader

GMUTypeDatesHarvestPressurePublic
Unit 20A20A, Wood River CUA EastNov 1 — Dec 15———

Moose in Alaska: FAQ

When is moose season in Alaska?

Moose season in Alaska currently runs Jul 1 to Aug 31, across 138 season rows and 56 GMUs, split by weapon (Any Legal Weapon, Rifle, Muzzleloader, Archery).

Where is the best place to hunt moose in Alaska?

The best GMUs for moose 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 Moose hunt in Alaska

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