DS206 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2026

(See also: DS206 for the 2025 Regulatory Year)

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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: DS206
Regulatory Year: 2026
Hunt Type: Draw
Species: Dall Sheep
Legal Animal: Resident: Full curl Nonresident: Full curl every 4 regulatory years

Number of Permits

Refer to the 2026–2027 drawing hunt supplement

GMU, Area

20(D) & 20(E), Mt. Harper

Season Dates*

08/10/2026 - 09/20/2026

*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 mail within 15 days of kill.
    • Specimens Required: Horns attached to skull plate. Must be sealed by ADF&G within 30 days of kill. Specimens may be required.
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report online, by mail, or in person within 15 days of season end.
  • 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: that portion of Unit 20D north of the Alaska Highway and that portion of 20E within the Middle Fork of the Fortymile River drainage north and west of the north bank upstream from and including the Joseph Creek drainage (south of the Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve).

    This area is primarily accessible by light aircraft. Sheep density is low.

    Specimens from harvested sheep may be required. Permit winners will be mailed additional information about specimen collection.

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