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2026-2027

Alaska Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Alaska deer opportunity is GMU- and species-specific. Mule and white-tailed deer are treated separately from established Sitka black-tailed deer seasons.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Mule deer and white-tailed deer — no closed season Special
GMUs 1, 5, 11, 12, 13, 20 and 25 Mule Deer and White-tailed Deer
Sitka black-tailed deer — GMU framework Special
Southeast Alaska, Kodiak-area and other GMUs listed in the Alaska regulations booklet Sitka Black-tailed Deer
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Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Mule deer and white-tailed deer — no closed season Mule Deer and White-tailed Deer General hunters
GMUs 1, 5, 11, 12, 13, 20 and 25 gmu_group

ADF&G states no closed season, no harvest ticket/permit requirement and no bag limit for mule and white-tailed deer in the listed units. Other deer opportunity remains GMU-specific.

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Sitka black-tailed deer — GMU framework Sitka Black-tailed Deer General hunters Check official table
Southeast Alaska, Kodiak-area and other GMUs listed in the Alaska regulations booklet gmu

Actual Sitka black-tailed deer dates, bag limits and residency rules depend on the GMU table and must be read from the official Alaska hunting regulations.

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