Caribou Hunting in Alaska

RC504 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2026

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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: RC504
Regulatory Year: 2026
Hunt Type: Registration
Species: Caribou
Legal Animal: Two (2) Caribou, but only one caribou may be taken per permit. Hunters must obtain two RC504 permits in order to harvest two caribou.

Number of Permits

Residency Number of Permits
Nonresidents To be announced
Alaska residents Up to 99999 permits
Total Number of Permits Available Unlimited

Season Dates*

12/01/2026 - 03/31/2027

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

Alaska residents only

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Report to King Salmon ADF&G office (907) 246-3340 within 2 days of harvesting a caribou.
    • Specimens Required: None
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report within 15 days of close of season.
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Hunting Conditions

1) SEASON DATES:
Unit 9C within the Alagnak River drainage is open Dec. 1 - Mar. 15 and
Unit 9B south of the south shore of the Kvichak River, Illiamna Lake, Kakhonak River, Kakhonak Lake, Moose Lake, and south of the south bank of the inlet stream to Moose Lake to its source at the subunit bounday is open Dec. 1 - Mar. 31, or until closed by Emergency Order.

2) BAG LIMIT:
Two (2) Caribou, but only one caribou may be taken per permit. Hunters must obtain two RC504 permits in order to harvest two caribou.

3) REPORTING
- Successful: Report to King Salmon ADF&G office (907) 246-3340 within 2 days of harvesting a caribou.
- Unsuccessful hunters and those who did not hunt must return their report cards within 15 days of the close of season.

4) You must carry this permit with you while you are hunting.

5) PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REPORT:
If your report is not received within the allotted time, you will be ineligible for any drawing, Tier II or registration, (including Tier I Nelchina caribou) permits next season, and you may be cited.

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