Perhaps one of the most sought after animals for the DIY hunter heading to Alaska, Caribou offer hunters a wide range of experiences and hunting adventures for their choosing. Caribou are distributed through the state in 32 separate herds and can sometimes number close to a million animals. Hunters can find a wide array of hunting opportunities for caribou along with a plethora of hunting experiences that can be tailored to their desires.
Many hunters will opt to use outfitting services but drop camps and DIY hunts are also very popular and doable.
License Costs
Resident Hunting License |
$45 |
Nonresident Hunting License |
$160 |
Nonresident Caribou locking tag |
$650 |
Permit Application Fee(per entry) |
$5 |
Resident Hunting License | $45 |
Nonresident Hunting License | $160 |
Nonresident Caribou locking tag | $650 |
Permit Application Fee(per entry) | $5 |
News, notes, and alerts
With caribou taken before Oct 1 in units 9B, 13, 17, 18, portions of 19A, 19B, 21A, 23, 24, and 25A the front and hindquarters must be removed with the meat still naturally attached to the bone
In units 13, 23, 24, and 25A the rib meat must also remain naturally attached to the bone when removed from the field
Caribou are not required to be sealed
Highlights
Guides are NOT required for nonresident Caribou hunters
Over the counter tags available in a number of units
General hunts, Draw Permits, and Registration Permits are available for Caribou
Along with a hunting license, most General Caribou hunts only require a Harvest Ticket which is available for free.
Residents need to simply purchase a hunting license and then their free harvest ticket to hunt Caribou in most general units
In addition to their hunting license, nonresidents will also need to purchase a locking tag for every species as well as acquire harvest tickets if applicable
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