Alaska hunting
Public hunting land in Alaska
Caliber maps 52 public hunting areas in Alaska, with Alaska Department of Fish and Game's license fees, hunter education rules and official links in one place. Find the closest land to you on a list or a map, free.
Alaska · 52 areas
Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 41,828,838 acres
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 39,274,194 acres
Anchorage Field Office
BLM land · 23,548,763 acres
Arctic District Office
BLM land · 22,523,745 acres
Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife refuge · 18,194,251 acres
Largest areas shown. Caliber sorts all 52 by distance from you.
- 25
- State wildlife areas
- 2
- National forests
- 5
- BLM land
- 20
- National wildlife refuges
Alaska hunting licenses and rules
- Wildlife agency
- Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- Phone
- (907) 465-2376
- Resident license
- $45.00 — Resident Annual Hunting license (price page shows no fee year)
- Nonresident license
- $160.00 — Nonresident Annual Hunting; locking tags extra (e.g. deer $300, moose $800)
- Hunter education
- Required in certain units/areas (e.g. Units 7, 13, 14, 15, 20) for adults born after Jan 1, 1986.
- Good to know
- Licenses are valid from purchase through Dec 31; nonresidents need big game locking tags for most species.
Fees and rules as published by Alaska Department of Fish and Game, checked Oct 31, 2026. They change, so confirm on the agency's site. This isn't legal advice.
Official links
- Hunting licenses
- Season dates
- Regulations
- Public hunting lands
- Alaska Department of Fish and Game website
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The 12 biggest of 52 areas. Caliber has every one, with a map, and sorts them by distance from you.
| Area | Type | Acres | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 41,828,838 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Arctic National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 39,274,194 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Anchorage Field Office | BLM land | 23,548,763 | Open |
| Arctic District Office | BLM land | 22,523,745 | Open |
| Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 18,194,251 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Tongass National Forest | National forest | 16,739,629 | Open |
| Central Yukon Field Office | BLM land | 12,497,870 | Open |
| Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 8,978,035 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Togiak National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 8,612,416 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Innoko National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 8,099,926 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 7,976,344 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
| Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge | Wildlife refuge | 7,352,751 | Restricted: permit, reservation or special rules |
State wildlife areas · 25
Run for wildlife and, usually, hunting. Many need a state license plus a land-use permit or have their own season dates, draw hunts or weapon limits.
National forests · 2
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws, except near developed sites and where posted. Some areas close for fire or wildlife.
BLM land · 5
Hunting is generally allowed under state hunting laws. BLM land is often scattered between private parcels, so legal access can be the hard part.
National wildlife refuges · 20
Refuges allow hunting only where and when each refuge opens it, often with its own permit and rules. Check the refuge's hunt page before you go.
Alaska hunting FAQ
Where can I find public hunting land in Alaska?
Caliber lists 52 public hunting areas in Alaska: 25 state wildlife areas, 2 national forests, 5 blm land, 20 national wildlife refuges. Open Caliber, enter your ZIP and see the closest areas on a list or a map. Alaska Department of Fish and Game also publishes its own public hunting land information on its website.
How much is a hunting license in Alaska?
As published by Alaska Department of Fish and Game (checked Oct 31, 2026): resident, $45.00 — Resident Annual Hunting license (price page shows no fee year); nonresident, $160.00 — Nonresident Annual Hunting; locking tags extra (e.g. deer $300, moose $800). Fees change, so confirm on the agency's licensing page before you buy.
Do I need hunter education to hunt in Alaska?
Required in certain units/areas (e.g. Units 7, 13, 14, 15, 20) for adults born after Jan 1, 1986. Check Alaska Department of Fish and Game for exemptions and current rules.
When is hunting season in Alaska?
Seasons vary by species, zone and year, so Caliber links to Alaska Department of Fish and Game's official season-date page instead of listing dates. Always check current regulations before you hunt.
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Area data: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1, public domain. Access as recorded in PAD-US. Always check current regulations, seasons and access rules with Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the managing agency before you hunt.
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