Hunting in Alaska

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About hunting in Alaska

The word Alaska means “The Great Land,” and the state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier.” Both are appropriate monikers for a state containing huge swaths of wild country and uninhabited areas—a true hunter’s paradise, home to North America’s largest and most sought-after game animals. Covering 365,000,000 acres, an area one-fifth the size of the entire United States, Alaska has plenty of room for the adventurous hunter to roam. Alaska has more than a dozen species of big-game animals as well as excellent small game and waterfowl hunting opportunities. Big-game species include bison, caribou, elk, muskox, wolves, black bears, Dall sheep, moose, brown and grizzly bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and mountain goats. Most hunting in Alaska occurs between August and October, but bears may be taken in either fall or spring in some locations. Alaska requires nonresidents hunting brown/grizzly bears, Dall sheep, or mountain goats to be accompanied by an Alaska-licensed guide or by an Alaska resident at least 19 years of age who is a close relative, defined as within the "second degree of kindred.” Nonresident aliens are required to have a guide to hunt any big-game animal in Alaska. All big-game guides in Alaska must be licensed by the state. For some hunts in Alaska, it is possible to hire a transporter instead of a guide. These are licensed individuals and companies who help hunters get to remote areas by bush plane, boat, horse, ATV, snow machine, etc. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game (adfg.alaska.gov) has an excellent website with in-depth information about hunting in the state. Check the site for specific license and tag requirements for each species. The Alaska Professional Hunters Association is another great source of information about Alaska: alaskaprohunter.org.

Alaska on map

Price distribution

$3,379

$16,285

$29,191

$42,097

$55,003

Hunting methods

Rifle Hunting 108 hunts

Stalking 102 hunts

Bow Hunting 58 hunts

All methods (13)

Game classification

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Barela's Alaskan Outfitters

Outfitter

This was a once on a lifetime trip for me 2024 coastal brown bear hunt. We seen 10+ bears every day. Caught halibut and shrimp and collected mussels. We ate like kings. I don't think they could have anything different they spend alit to make sure I had a great experience. Peter is an excellent outfitter and hope to do other hunts with in the future.

Blake

United States

9.7

of 10

Verified review

Dec 14, 2024

The hunting was good u had to work for it which I liked the hospitality was awesome and am excited to get back up there one of these years

9.7

of 10

Driftwood Wilderness Lodge

Outfitter

I loved my outfitter and the the cook the accommodations where amazing and the food was top notch

The area had a little more hunting pressure than I would’ve thought that being said it’s a very big area to hunt and I no I didn’t even scratch the surface I saw deer everyday

Meet your guides

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Jerry Cates

United States

I have always loved sharing the wilderness spirit that can only be found in the last remaining truly wild places, Alaska is one of those places and perhaps the best. Come experience a hunt that will be shared again and again around campfires and anywhere where hunters gather. Happy hunting to all.

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Bob Cusack

United States

Nestled on the Alaska Peninsula between Lake Clark National Park and the Katmai National Monument is the Cusack's Alaska Lodge. The lodge sits 200 miles to the southwest of Anchorage amid the beauty of wild Alaska. Your hosts are Bob and Lula Cusack, who built the lodge. Bob is a professional grade bush pilot and has been flying fisherman to remote locations for nearly 40 years. This is a rustic, luxury lodge that blends the best of wild Alaska with the best of modern society.

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Alisha Mutts Decker

United States

9.8

4 reviews

With over 40 years of guiding experience in Southeast Alaska and Glacier Bay National Park, We are an exceptional choice for your next hunting adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. We were formed in 1974 by Master Guides Jimmie C. and MaryAnn. Over the years, the business has grown to be one of the largest professional Guide/Outfitter operations in the State of Alaska. We are a family-owned and operated, with Master Guide Mutts and Zach carrying on the outfitting tradition.

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Animals

Bear price from $4,50066 hunts

Brown Bear price from $10,00033 hunts

Moose price from $10,00022 hunts

Black Bear

price from $4,50021 hunts

Alaska Yukon Moose price from $10,00018 hunts

Deer price from $3,37917 hunts

All animals (28)

Bush TV

Check out an amazing footage from outfitters and landowners properties.

It is hard to get up

Oh boy its is very hard for this Bear to get up!

Bear search in Snow

This Bear is hard at work looking for something in the snow

Scratch my Back

This bear has a really bad back itch!

Two Bears

Two Bears feeding

Bear searching

Bear searching for food on the edge of a river

Mountain Goat scratching

Mountain Goat scratching his head on the ground

Mountain Goat on the edge

Beautiful Mountain Goat on the edge of a cliff staring straight at us

Mountain Goat

Mountain Goat coming down a mountain in thick snow

Massive Brown Bear

Massive Brown Bear standing in the rain

Close to tree stand

Bear getting very close to our tree stand

Close encounter

Close encounter with a big Bear while walking in the forest

Big Moose

Big Moose in the Alaskan forest with Glacier Guides

Bear in rain

Big Bear in the pouring rain

Bear Snacking

Bear enjoys an afternoon snack

Bear eating grass

Beautiful brown Bear strolling about and eating grass

Busted by Bear

Bear strolling along and then he smells us! That was the end of our stalk

Majestic Moose

Majestic Moose bull walking through the field

Moose swim

Moose taking a swim in Alaska

Bear fishing for Salmon

This huge Brown Bear is fishing for salmon in Alaska with Full Scope Outfitters

Brown Bear eating lunch

Amazing footage of a Brown Bear enjoying lunch in the water

Curious Shiras-colored Brown Bear

This Shiras-colored Brown Bear really wants to know what is going on and who is looking at him

Caribou Herd

Big healthy herd of Caribou in Alaska

Brown Bear run

Brown Bear running away from a drone

Alaska Brown bear

The Alaskan brown bear is the largest land predator on Earth. One reason for the exceptional size of these bruins is the plentiful supply of fat and protein in the form of salmon in Alaska's rivers and streams. Here's an up close and personal look a hunter got of this ritual for survival!

Alaska Wolf

Not your every day footage folks! A young wolf poking around in brown bear territory. Similar in size and behaviour (being social creatures), humans and wolves have always competed for food and territory.