Black Bear Hunting in Alaska

DL456 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2027

Map of DL456
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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: DL456
Regulatory Year: 2027
Hunt Type: Draw
Species: Black Bear
Legal Animal: One (1) black bear, except cubs and females accompanied by cubs

Number of Permits

Refer to the 2027–2028 drawing hunt supplement

GMU, Area

14C, Highland Mountain

Season Dates*

10/01/2027 - 10/31/2027

*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 to the Anchorage ADFG office within 3 days of kill. Sealing must be completed at the Anchorage ADFG office within 30 days.
    • Specimens Required: Skull and hide (unfrozen) with claws and evidence of sex attached
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report online, by mail, or in person within 15 days of the close of the season.
  • Internet Reporting
    If you hunted unsuccessfully or did not hunt, you may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Additional Requirements and Information

  • Hunt Area: Unit 14(C), that portion of the Eagle River drainage west of the of the
  • ridge extending northeast from Mount Gordon Lyon to Hiland Road, then south of Hiland Road
  • to the intersection of Hiland Road and Eagle River Loop, then South of Eagle River Loop to
  • 61°17.675' N. lat, 149° 35.032' W. long, then following a line south from 61° 17.675' N. lat, 149°
  • 35.032' W. long to 61° 16.91' N. lat, 149° 35.031' W. long, then East from 61° 16.91' N. lat,
  • 149° 35.031' W. long to 61° 16.91' N. lat, 149° 32.33' W. long, then South from 61°16.91' N. lat,
  • 149° 32.33' W. long to 61° 16.684' N. lat, 149° 32.33' W.long, then following the ridge from 61°
  • 16.684' N. lat, 149° 32.33' W. long to the top of Highland Mountain, then following the ridge
  • south from the top of Highland Mountain to Mount Gordon Lyon

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