Elk Hunting in Alaska

DE713 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2023

(See also: DE713 for the 2024 Regulatory Year)

Hunt Details

Hunt Number: DE713
Regulatory Year: 2023
Hunt Type: Draw
Species: Elk
Legal Animal: One Antlerless Elk

Number of Permits

Residency Number of Permits
Nonresidents Up to 120 permits
Alaska residents Up to 120 permits
Total Number of Permits Available 120 permits

GMU, Area

08, SW Afognak Island

Season Dates*

10/08/2023 - 10/22/2023

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

  • Hunt available to Nonresidents
  • Hunt available to Alaska residents

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Report in person or by phone to Kodiak (907-486-1880) within 2 days of end of hunt and permit report by mail within 5 days.
    • Specimens Required: None
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report online or by mail within 15 days of season end.
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Additional Requirements and Information

  • Southwest Afognak, that portion of Afognak Island and adjacent islands south and west of a line from the head of Back Bay (58 05.3' N, 152 45.7' W) to Hatchery Peak (58 07.2' N, 152 47.5' W), to the head of Malina Bay (58 09.3' N. 152 51.0' W). Much of the land is privately owned and subject to access fees. Land status maps and addresses of land owners are available at http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=accessbrochures.afognakmap

Hunt conditions and season dates can be changed by Emergency Order. Visit the Emergency Orders and Announcements page for more information.