And an increasing muskoxen population provides another rare hunting opportunity. Polar bears, which are managed by the federal government, may only be hunted by Alaska Natives. Most species in most places are hunted under general seasons where nonresidents are allowed to participate. For those hunts limited to drawing permits, the application period is the month of May. Go to our website for more information.
Most hunts are open to any legal methods and means.
Small game hunting is somewhat limited, although cyclical peaks of snowshoe hare populations provide some possibilities. Game bird populations tend to fairly small, with the exception of ptarmigan. Three species of ptarmigan are found, but hunting tends to be best during winter months when the birds are in large flocks. The waterfowl season can be extremely productive, but tends to be very short in practical terms.