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Dates & Fees | Alaska Bison Hunting

Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 Hunts
December 16, 2024 5 p.m. (AKST)

UP-FRONT FEES
Annual Hunting License $160.00
Annual Hunting & Fishing License $260.00
Application Fee (per Choice) $5.00
Application Fee (per Choice, Bison or Muskox) $10.00
POST DRAW LOCKING-TAG FEES (IF SUCCESSFUL)
Dall Sheep Tag $850.00
Bison Tag $900.00
Black Bear Tag $450.00
Brown Bear/Grizzly Bear Tag $1,000.00
Mountain Goat Tag $600.00
Moose Tag $800.00
Muskox Bull Tag $2,200.00
Caribou Tag $650.00
Deer Tag $300.00
Elk Tag $600.00
Wolf Tag $60.00
Wolverine Tag $350.00

UP-FRONT FEES
Annual Hunting License $45.00
Annual Hunting & Fishing License $60.00
Application Fee (per Choice) $5.00
Application Fee (Per Choice, Bison or Muskox) $10.00
POST DRAW LOCKING-TAG FEES (IF SUCCESSFUL)
Brown Bear/Grizzly Bear Tag $25.00
Muskox Bull Tag $500.00

Disclaimer: Dates vary by GMU/permit and can change via emergency order. Always verify with ADF&G current regulations before planning.

YEAR RESULTS POSTED
2025 February 21, 8:05 a.m. (AKST)
2024 February 16, 8:00 a.m. (AKST)
2023 February 17, 8:05 a.m. (AKST)
2022 February 18, 7:40 a.m. (AKST)
2021 February 19, 8:15 a.m. (AKST)
2020 February 21, 8:53 a.m. (AKST)
2019 February 15
2018 February 16
2017 February 17

PO Box 115526
1255 W. 8th Street
Juneau, AK 99811-5526
ph. 907-465-4190

 

 

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Alaska Bison Hunting 2024

Alaska is down to two sustainable bison populations available with draw permits. The Chitina River and Copper River herds can all but be forgotten at this time. All hunts are controlled by draw permits for residents and non-residents. Most applicants apply for the Delta Junction area hunts due to the fact that the hunting area is located in close proximity to the Alaska Highway and it does not require remote airplane charters. The other bison herd areas will most likely require charter airplanes, boat services, trespass fees, or an outfitter to access the remote bison habitat.

If a $60 application makes sense, applicants should consider applying for bison in Alaska and submitting six chances on the application. Odds are extremely slim, but it is one of the few remaining free-range bison hunts available in the country. Huntin’ Fool Adventures is not aware of any licensed outfitters for the Delta Junction area hunts (unit 20D); however, multiple outfitters are available for the Farewell area (unit 19).

Alaska's Best Bison Units from Our Application Service Team

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Unit Unit Description
11 & a portion of 13D, Copper River Copper River herd. Either-sex bison. Bison are extremely difficult to locate on public land. The Ahtna, Inc. Native Corporation no longer allows trespass permits for hunting on their lands. Legal public lands to hunt along the Copper River are difficult to access and most are not accessible. Plan on hiring an outfitter that has native corp land access. In 2023, 7 bulls and 10 cows were taken out of the 17 hunters who went on the hunt. However, the season was cut back for 2024 and the permits modified to bull-only after it was discovered that the majority of this herd has not survived. Apply with extreme caution for this hunt.
19C & 19D, Either-sex bison Farewell herd. Either-sex bison. This remote access area along the Kuskokwim river drainage is about 150 miles northwest of Anchorage. An air charter is necessary to access these remote foothills. Estimated population is about 375 animals.
19C & 19D, Bull bison only Farewell herd. Bull bison only. This winter hunt is accessed via snowmobile from McGrath, Alaska or by air charter into the remote Farewell Strip area. Expect extreme winter weather conditions on this interior Alaska hunt.
20D, Delta Delta herd. Bull bison only. This hunt area was previously split into a bull only hunt and an either-sex hunt. The hunts were combined two years ago. In 2023, 20 bulls were harvested. Bison can be hunted on private, public, or military lands accessed from the Alaska highway. At this time, no licensed outfitters are available for this hunt. Successful applicants may start on their assigned date (Sept 27-Nov 1) based on their draw order and can hunt through the end of March. The DI404 cow only hunt was not offered for this year.

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Application Deadline for Alaska Bison Hunting

Alaska’s 2024 application deadline is 5 P.M. (AKST) on December 16, 2024.

 

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2024 Alaska Bison Hunting Season Dates

ALASKA BISON (DRAW/REGISTRATION) COMMON 2025–2026 WINDOWS*
Delta Controlled Hunt Area Oct – Mar
Farewell Area Sep – Mar
Chitina Area Oct – Mar

*Exact dates, quotas, and hunt structures vary by permit and year. Confirm your hunt conditions with ADF&G.

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