Caribou Hunting in Alaska

DC923 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2026

(See also: DC923 for the 2025 Regulatory Year)

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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: DC923
Regulatory Year: 2026
Hunt Type: Draw
Species: Caribou
Legal Animal: One (1) Bull Caribou

Number of Permits

Refer to the 2026–2027 drawing hunt supplement

GMU, Area

Unit 23

Season Dates*

08/01/2026 - 09/30/2026

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

Nonresidents only

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Report within 15 days of kill.
    • Specimens Required: None
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report within 15 days of season end.
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Additional Requirements and Information

  • Hunt Area: Unit 23. This area is primarily federal land, see federal regulations for areas closed to nonresidents.

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