Alaska hunting season offers a variety of wild game for hunting enthusiasts. Large game and waterfowl are available in different regions and at various times of the year. There are five hunting regions that can be found throughout the state:

• Southern Alaska Panhandle, Yakutat/Cordova Area for bear, deer, elk, goat, moose, and wolf.
• North Gulf Coast, Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak/Afognak Archipelago for bison, bear, caribou, sheep, goat, deer, elk, moose, and wolf.
• Central Interior and Eastern Arctic for bison, bear, caribou, sheep, moose, and wolf, as well as waterfowl and upland game birds.
• South Central, Alaska Peninsula for bison, bear, caribou, goat, sheep, moose, muskox, and wolf.
• Western Arctic, Yukon/Kuskokwim Delta for bear, caribou, sheep, moose, muskox, and wolf.

Be aware that state regulations prohibit the use of certain firearms such as fully automatic firearms or guns of certain lengths. Reach out to your specific park for the most recent restriction information.

To hunt or harvest game in Alaska, you are required to have the corresponding licenses and tags to do so. And, it is your responsibility to stay up to date on annual regulations and how this may affect you. Depending on the game and gender you are hunting, you may need the presence of a hunting guide or additional education to remain compliant. Hunting and trapping licenses are available for online purchase through the Alaska Department of Fish & Game as well as locking-tags, waterfowl stamps, and more.