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Alaska Dall Sheep Hunting

Alaska Dall Sheep Hunting

Alaska Dall sheep hunting — the pinnacle of North American mountain hunting. White rams in the Alaska and Brooks Ranges.

42 outfitters offering dall sheep hunts

Top Alaska Destinations for Dall Sheep Hunting

About Dall Sheep Hunting in Alaska

Dall sheep hunting is widely considered the most demanding and prestigious mountain hunt in North America. Pure-white rams inhabiting the Alaska and Brooks Ranges at elevations up to 8,000 feet. Non-residents must hunt with a licensed Alaska guide. The combination of physical difficulty, hunting technique, and the pure wilderness setting makes Dall sheep the bucket-list hunt for serious mountain hunters. Tags are over-the-counter — no lottery required.

What you need to know

  • Train for 6+ months before a Dall sheep hunt — you need to be capable of 10-mile days with a 60 lb pack in rugged terrain.
  • Brooks Range hunts are the most remote and typically produce the best trophy quality.
  • Glass-and-stalk hunting requires identifying full-curl rams at distance — your guide's glassing ability is everything.
  • Late August through mid-September gives the best weather window and bachelor groups are still consolidated.
  • Tags are over the counter — no lottery, which makes planning simpler than sheep hunts in the Lower 48.

Quick facts

Trophy class
36+ inch curl (full-curl ram minimum legal limit)
Season
August 10 – September 20 (most units)
Guide required
Yes for all non-residents
Cost range
$18,000 – $40,000+ for guided hunts
Best regions
Alaska Range, Brooks Range, Wrangells
Physical demand
Extreme — 10–15 miles/day above treeline with packs