Caribou Hunting in Alaska

RC795 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2024

Hunt Details

Hunt Number: RC795
Regulatory Year: 2024
Hunt Type: Registration
Species: Caribou
Legal Animal: Residents: 1 bull Nonresidents: no open season

Number of Permits

Residency Number of Permits
Nonresidents To be announced
Alaska residents Up to 99999 permits
Total Number of Permits Available Unlimited

GMU, Area

19D, 21A, & 21B within the Nowitna River drainage upstream from the Little Mud River drainage.

Season Dates*

02/01/2025 - 02/28/2025

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

Alaska residents only

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • REPORT within 1 day of kill to the McGrath office at 524-3240.
    • Specimens Required: None
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    REPORT BY MARCH 15
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Hunting Conditions

1) WHEN: Feb 1 - Feb 28. ALL hunters must call 524-3240 to see what the remaining quota is before they hunt. Season will be closed by emergency order once the quota is met.

2) WHERE: In Units 19D, 21A, & 21B within the Nowitna River drainage upstream from the Little Mud River drainage.

3) BAG LIMIT: One (1) bull. If you have killed a caribou anywhere in Alaska during the current regulatory year, this permit is not valid. The regulatory year is from July 1 to June 30.

4) REPORTING: Successful hunters: Report within 1 day of the kill to the McGrath office at 524-3240. Unsuccessful hunters and those who did not hunt: Report by March 15.

5) WHO QUALIFIES: Alaska residents only.

6) PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REPORT: If you fail to report, you will not be eligible to receive any permits (Drawing, Targeted, Tier II, or Registration, including Tier I Nelchina Caribou) during the next regulatory year. In addition, your name will be turned over to the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for enforcement action.

7) QUESTIONS?: Please call McGrath Fish & Game at 524-3323.


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