Black Bear Hunting in Alaska

DL028 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2026

(See also: DL028 for the 2025 Regulatory Year)

Map of DL028
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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: DL028
Regulatory Year: 2026
Hunt Type: Draw
Species: Black Bear
Legal Animal: 1 Black Bear, except cubs or females accompanied by cubs

Number of Permits

Refer to the 2026–2027 drawing hunt supplement

GMU, Area

Unit 02

Season Dates*

01/01/2027 - 06/30/2027

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

Nonresidents only

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Within 15 days of kill, you must report to ADF&G; within 30 days of kill, you must report in person with required specimens to ADF&G or an Appointed Sealer.
    • Specimens Required: Jan 1 - May 31: Present skinned-out skull and hide (with evidence of sex and claws naturally attached) for sealing. June 1 - June 30: Present skinned-out skull and, if retained, hide (with evidence of sex and claws naturally attached) for sealing.
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Within 15 days of the close of season, you must submit a completed permit report to ADF&G or hunt.alaska.gov.
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Additional Requirements and Information

  • Educational materials about hunting black bear in Alaska are available at ADF&G offices and http://alaska.gov/go/U79Y
  • The Online Bear Baiting Clinic is available at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=bearbaiting.main

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