DB088 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2025

(See also: DB088 for the 2026 Regulatory Year)

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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: DB088
Regulatory Year: 2025
Hunt Type: Draw
Species: Brown Bear
Legal Animal: 1 Brown Bear, except cubs or females accompanied by cubs; OUTSIDE DRAINAGES ONLY

Number of Permits

Residency Number of Permits
Alaska residents To be announced
Nonresidents Up to 2 permits
Total Number of Permits Available 2 permits

GMU, Area

Unit 4, Outside Drainages

Season Dates*

03/15/2026 - 05/31/2026

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

Nonresidents only

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Must report harvest to ADF&G in Sitka or Douglas within 10 days of kill.
    • Specimens Required: Skull and hide with evidence of sex attached
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Must return the completed hunt report to ADF&G, or report online at hunt.alaska.gov, within 15 days of the close of season.
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Additional Requirements and Information

  • HUNT AREA: Unit 4, Outside drainages:
  • --- Chichagof Island south and west of a line that follows the crest of the island from Rock Point (58° N. lat., 136° 21' W. long.), to Rodgers Point (57° 35' N. lat., 135° 33' W. long.) including Yakobi and other adjacent islands.
  • --- Baranof Island south and west of a line that follows the crest of the island from Nismeni Point (57° 34' N. lat., 135° 25' W. long.), to the entrance of Gut Bay (56° 44' N. lat., 134° 38' W. long), including the drainages into Gut Bay, and including Kruzof and other adjacent islands.

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