At a Glance
Quick Tips
- Plan your transportation and lodging options around the season and species you will be hunting
- Rain gear is a necessity
- Bear fences recommended for primitive camping




This smaller unit is located in southwestern Alaska and is largely comprised of Katmai National Park. Hunting within the park is prohibited but a small section referred to as the Katmai National Preserve is huntable and is located along the northern end of the unit. Hunting within the preserve, particularly for Brown/Grizzly Bears, has been met with controversy in recent years and has become a hot topic for debate. Most of the huntable area is comprised of large muskeg areas with a load of small pocket ponds. The town of King Salmon is the most notable community in the area and features a larger airport that Alaska Airlines does fly into. Because of the small size of available hunting area many DIY hunters will opt to hunt adjoining units. Most of the tags available within this unit are restricted to resident hunters only and nonresidents will need to pay special attention to the regulations.
This area can produce good animals but the lack of available hunting areas and the amount of good hunting available in surrounding units can dissuade many hunters.