Planning a Self-Guided Moose Hunt in Alaska
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 |
The 2024 season was no exception in Alaska as dozens and dozens of absolute giant moose were once again harvested. Moose numbers in the southwestern portion of the state continue to thrive, and transported hunt opportunities are plentiful. The old adage to remember is that “nothing lasts forever.” Harsh winter mortality or regulatory changes can surface at any time in Alaska.
| UNIT | COMMENTS/RESTRICTIONS |
|---|---|
| 6A, Cape Suckling to Palm Point | Any bull moose. Registration permit hunt RM160 runs at the same time. |
| 7 & 14C, Head of Turnagain Arm | Any bull moose. Expect resident hunting pressure. |
| 13A | Bull with 50" or larger antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one antler. Extremely high resident pressure. |
| 13B | Bull with 50" or larger antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one antler. Extremely high resident pressure. |
| 13C | Bull with 50" or larger antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one antler. Extremely high resident pressure. |
| 13D | Bull with 50" or larger antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one antler. Portions of this subunit are not accessible by ATV. Guided hunts can produce good bulls. |
| 13E | Bull with 50" or larger antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one antler. Extremely high resident pressure. |
| 14C, Ship Creek Drainage above JBER | Any bull moose. Quality has slipped since draw implementation. Bulls are still available, but consider a packer with horses for either hunt. |
| 17A, Togiak | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. |
| 19C, Farewell | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. New for 2025, split from DM667. Includes guided and unguided quotas. Surrounds Farewell airport and Lake. Non-guided non-residents only. |
| 20A, Wood River CUA East | Certified muzzleloader hunters only. Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. |
| 20B, Minto Flats Management Area | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. |
| 20D, Delta Junction Management Area | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Shared permit quota with resident draw. |
| 21B, Upper Nowitna River Corridor | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Non-guided non-residents only. |
| 21B, Lower Nowitna River Corridor | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. |
| 21B, east of the Nowitna River Corridor | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Extremely remote with limited access. Shared permit quota with resident draw. |
| 21B, west of the Nowitna River Corridor | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Extremely remote with limited access. Shared permit quota with resident draw. |
| 21CD & 24CD, Koyukuk CUA upstream from the Gisasa River | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Non-guided non-residents only. |
| 21D, Yuki/Bishop Creek Drainages | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Extremely remote with limited access. Shared permit quota with resident draw. |
| 21D, Nulato River/Kaiyuh Flats | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Extremely remote with limited access. Shared permit quota with resident draw. |
| 21D, Papa Willie Creek | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Extremely remote with limited access. |
| 21D, Gisasa/Kateel River Drainages | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Extremely remote with limited access. Shared permit quota with resident draw. |
| 21D, Bear Creek Drainage | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Non-guided non-residents only. Extremely remote with limited access. |
| 24D, Huslia/Dakli River Drainages | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Extremely remote with limited access. Shared permit quota with resident draw. |
| 21E, Middle Yukon | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Non-guided non-residents only. |
| 22B, East of Darby Mtns | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Access is very difficult and most permit holders do not go on the hunt. |
| 22E, Upper Seward Peninsula | Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Accessible out of Nome or Kotzebue. |
| 24A & 25A, Within DHCMA north of Slate Creek | Certified bowhunters only. Non-residents must take bulls with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Includes five-mile corridor each side of Dalton Highway. Shared permit quota with resident draw. |
| 24A, Within DHCMA south of Slate Creek | Certified bowhunters only. Bull with 50" antlers or at least four brow tines on at least one side. Includes five-mile corridor each side of Dalton Highway. Shared permit quota with resident draw. |
Alaska’s application deadline is 5 p.m. (AKST) on December 16, 2024.
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| ALASKA MOOSE HUNTS | 2025 SEASON DATES |
|---|---|
| Units 11, 12, 20E (Early) | Aug 20 – Sep 17 |
| Interior (Most Units) | Sep 1 – Sep 25 |
| Southwest (Units 17/19) | Sep 5 – Sep 20 |
| Late Season Permit Hunts | Oct – Nov |
Disclaimer: Dates vary by GMU and permit; emergency orders may change seasons. Verify with ADF&G.
When considering a moose hunt in Alaska, a prospective hunter should determine their budget and desired adventure type before selecting an area to hunt. While most units in the state are managed by over-the-counter harvest tickets, some draw only permit units are available. The draw areas are usually created to limit hunting pressure, not to manage for trophy-sized moose. Hunters should be able to embark on a hunt that fits their expectations anywhere in the state.
With the rising costs of fuel and insurance, charter plane flights are more expensive than they have ever been in the past. There is no such thing as a “budget” moose hunt for non-locals. The hunt packages offered by licensed transporters will be between $8,000-$15,000 per hunter when they include logistics, fuel, transportation, etc., and a minimum of two hunters is often required. While this cost may seem high for a self-guided hunt, it’s the reality that we now live in for hunting Alaska. Most quality transporters are booking three or more years in advance for drop-off hunts.
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