Alaska Regulations
Hunting and fishing regulations, seasons, species information, and public access resources for the state of Alaska.
Overview
Alaska offers some of the most remote, rugged, and wildlife-rich landscapes on Earth — from tundra and glaciers to dense forests and massive river systems.
Below are quick links to seasons, species, licensing, and access information.
Season Information
- Moose (archery & rifle — unit-based)
- Caribou (varies widely by herd & unit)
- Dall Sheep (draw & general)
- Mountain Goat (draw & registration)
- Brown/Grizzly Bear & Black Bear
- Deer (Sitka Black-tailed)
- Small game (ptarmigan, grouse, hare)
- Waterfowl (Pacific Flyway)
- Fishing seasons (salmon, halibut, trout, char, pike)
Licensing
Alaska requires appropriate licenses for hunting and fishing activities.
- Hunting license (resident & non-resident)
- Fishing license (annual, 1-day, 3-day, 7-day)
- Big-game tags (moose, caribou, bear, sheep, goat)
- Draw & registration permits
- Harvest tickets (required for many species)
- Harvest reporting (mandatory statewide)
Key Species
- Moose
- Caribou
- Dall Sheep
- Mountain Goat
- Brown/Grizzly Bear & Black Bear
- Sitka Black-tailed Deer
- Salmon (all five Pacific species)
- Halibut
- Trout, Char, Grayling
- Northern Pike
Public Land & Access
Alaska offers unmatched public access through national parks, wildlife refuges, state lands, and millions of acres of remote wilderness.
- National Parks (Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias, Gates of the Arctic, etc.)
- National Wildlife Refuges (Yukon Delta, Arctic, Kenai, etc.)
- State lands & state forests
- BLM lands
- Subsistence hunting areas (residency-based)
- Major rivers & coastal access