Brown Bear / Grizzly in Alaska
hunting regulations.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with Alaska Department of Fish and Game. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
Brown Bear / Grizzly is general season in Alaska. The agency above sets season dates, bag limits, and zone boundaries — those change yearly. Verify before you hunt.
About the species
Brown bears (the same species as the inland grizzly, Ursus arctos) reach their largest body size on the salmon-fed coasts of Alaska and Kodiak Island, where mature boars can exceed 1,500 pounds. Inland grizzly populations across the Northern Rockies, Northwest Territories, and Yukon are smaller (400-700 pounds for boars) but still represent the largest predator most North American hunters will ever encounter.
Brown bear and grizzly hunting is highly regulated across the species' range. Alaska maintains general-season opportunities in most units plus draw permits for the highest-density coastal areas. Lower 48 states (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Washington) currently have no open seasons — Greater Yellowstone grizzlies remain federally protected. Canadian provinces and territories vary from open seasons to quota-restricted draws. Always verify federal protected-status changes before hunting.
Other big game in Alaska
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