Alaska Dall Sheep

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Dall sheep season runs from August 10th to September 30th, depending on season and location.

Harvest rates remain bleak statewide. Non-resident harvest remains at under 50%, and preliminary data for 2024 suggests similar figures with many sub-legal rams being harvested. Resident success in the general season barely reached 15% in 2023, even with the reduced number of hunters in the field. The table featured in our magazine provides insights into the most popular general season units, helping hunters make informed decisions about where to hunt or which outfitter to choose. Remember, Alaska imposes a restriction of one ram per non-resident every four regulatory years, regardless of whether it’s from a draw unit or over-the-counter area. Residents may hunt and harvest Dall sheep every year.

The draw permits for sheep aren’t about ensuring trophy hunts but rather limiting hunter numbers. Only one area, the Tok Management Area, is designated for trophy management. Severe permit cuts in recent years have reduced the chances of hunting there, with only one guided non-resident permit available in the draw this year. The Chugach Mountains in units 13 and 14 are known for their impressive deep curl horns, but keep in mind, overall sheep numbers are extremely low here as well.

If the goal is simply to pursue a legal ram with a seasoned guide, there are plenty of hunts across Alaska that don’t require a draw permit if one does not want to consider Canada. However, whether one enters the draw or opts for an over-the-counter hunt, expect guided Alaska hunts to cost between $30,000 and $46,000. Alaska Dall sheep hunting has become a daunting pursuit — physically, emotionally, and financially — and prospective hunters must be prepared for a reality far from the romanticized ideal of the past.