Draw Hunting Summary

Most drawing hunts are available to both residents and nonresidents. Drawing hunts require an application fee and are awarded by lottery. Each year, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) publishes a Draw Hunt Supplement with specific information containing the drawing hunt opportunities and area boundaries. ADF&G has returned to having a single application period each year during November and December.

When to Apply

The application period for Draw hunts is November 1, 8am – December 15, 5pm (AKST).

As a Reminder

All applications submitted are final and application fees will not be refunded.

and application fees will not be refunded. Paper applications are no longer accepted for draw hunts.

Applicants may apply for up to 6 hunts for the same species on all individual and party applications combined, and may apply for the same hunt more than once. See individual hunt restrictions listed in the Drawing Supplement for additional details.

How to Apply for Draw Hunts