Moose Hunting in Alaska

DM996 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2026

(See also: DM996 for the 2025 Regulatory Year)

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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: DM996
Regulatory Year: 2026
Hunt Type: Draw
Species: Moose
Legal Animal: Bull

Number of Permits

Refer to the 2026–2027 drawing hunt supplement

GMU, Area

26B, excluding the Canning River Drainage

Season Dates*

09/01/2026 - 09/14/2026

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

Alaska residents only

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Report within 10 days of kill.
    • Specimens Required: None
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report within 15 days of the close of the season.
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Additional Requirements and Information

  • Hunt Area: Unit 26B, that portion excluding the Canning River drainage.

    Requirements: The hunt area includes a portion of the Dalton Highway Corridor Management Area (DHCMA) described above. Moose may be taken in the DHCMA by bow and arrow only, and IBEP certification is required.

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