Moose Hunting in Alaska

DM549 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2026

(See also: DM549 for the 2025 Regulatory Year)

Map of DM549
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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: DM549
Regulatory Year: 2026
Hunt Type: Draw
Species: Moose
Legal Animal: Antlerless, taking calves or cows with calves is prohibited.

Number of Permits

Refer to the 2026–2027 drawing hunt supplement

GMU, Area

15C, Homer

Season Dates*

10/20/2026 - 11/20/2026

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

  • Hunt available to Nonresidents
  • Hunt available to Alaska residents

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Report via mail, or in person to Homer ADF&G within 10 days of kill.
    • Specimens Required: 5 inches of lower jaw with front teeth
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report by mail or in person to ADF&G within 15 days of season end.
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Additional Requirements and Information

  • Attention Kenai Peninsula Moose Hunters: All hunters, including DM549 permit winners, must now complete an online Moose Hunter Orientation on determining legal game animals before hunting moose in Units 7 or 15 on the Kenai Peninsula or Kalgin Island. This includes ALL drawing, registration, general season, targeted or Tier II moose hunts. Take the orientation online and print your completion card at hunt.alaska.gov (Quick Links > Online Courses & Quizzes). Call 907-262-9368 or 907-267-2257 for more information.

    Hunt Area: Unit 15C, that portion from the mouth of Deep Creek easterly along the south bank of Deep Creek to N 59° 55.183', W 151° 8.155'; then southeasterly in a straight line to the unnamed creek at N 59° 54.342', W 151° 6.459'; and easterly down the south bank of this stream to Caribou Lake and easterly along the south shore to the outlet of Fox Creek, then south along the west bank of Fox Creek to the mouth of Fox Creek, and along the mean high tide line to the point of origin.

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