Moose Hunting in Alaska

DM423 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2026

(See also: DM423 for the 2025 Regulatory Year)

Map of DM423
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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: DM423
Regulatory Year: 2026
Hunt Type: Draw
Species: Moose
Legal Animal: Antlerless; calves are legal in this hunt

Number of Permits

Refer to the 2026–2027 drawing hunt supplement

GMU, Area

14C, Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson

Season Dates*

09/01/2026 - 01/15/2027

*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 Anchorage or Palmer within 10 days of kill.
    • Specimens Required: Lower front teeth 5-inch section.
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report online, by mail, or in person to ADF&G 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 JBER north of Eagle River in training areas 401, 402 west of the southern most portion of Conners Beach Loop Road and west of a line extending from 61.392385, -149.576637 at the intersection of Conners Beach Loop Road and June Lake Trail north to 61.406848, -149.576637 on the installation boundary, 403 excluding Malemute Drop Zone and the MPTR Range, 404 west of Clunie Lake Road, 406 from west edge of the Engineer Expressway and McLaughlin Range to the east edge (cleared or non-wooded portion) of the IPBC Range and north of trail running from -149.6867450 61.3331381 to -149.6807148 61.3344600, 407 east of Route Bravo Road, 408 excluding the gravel pit south of Artillery Road, and 409 west of Relay Ridge Trail, excluding Niebar Drop Zone; when open in iSportsman.
    Muzzleloaders: You must be certified through a department approved basic hunter education class, in addition to a muzzleloader certification class, prior to hunting in DM423. Call 267-2187 for more information.
    Check in/out on a daily basis.
    Warning: JBER hunts are subject to closure due to military operations. Hunts may be stopped for specific time periods or limited to specific areas on short (6 hours) notice. Permits will be issued to successful applicants after attending a mandatory orientation on a date(s) to be announced. JBER will require successful applicants to pay a $175 access fee, and may require successful applicants to demonstrate proficiency with the weapon they intend to use.

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