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Alaska Moose Hunting

Alaska Moose Hunting

Alaska moose hunting — the world's largest moose live here. Non-residents can hunt moose without a guide (license + harvest ticket or draw permit required).

68 outfitters offering moose hunts

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About Moose Hunting in Alaska

Alaska-Yukon moose are the world's largest, with trophy bulls carrying racks exceeding 70 inches wide. The Kenai Peninsula, Susitna Valley, and Interior Alaska produce exceptional moose. Non-residents do not need a guide to hunt moose — only brown/grizzly bear, Dall sheep, and mountain goat require one; moose takes a hunting license plus a harvest ticket or drawing permit. Hunts are intensive — the terrain is brutal, the animals are massive, and meat handling is a serious logistical challenge.

What you need to know

  • Late September (rut peak) is when big bulls are most visible and least wary — this is the prime booking window.
  • Kenai Peninsula moose hunts are highly sought after and guide permits are limited — book 1–2 years in advance.
  • Water-access hunts via raft or boat dramatically reduce pack-out difficulty.
  • Plan for a minimum 10-day hunt to build in weather delays and travel time.
  • Meat handling logistics must be solved before the hunt — confirm your guide's plan for processing and cold storage.

Quick facts

Trophy class
50+ inch spread (60+ is exceptional)
Season
September 1 – September 30 in most units
Guide required
No — license + harvest ticket or draw permit
Cost range
$8,000 – $18,000 for guided hunts
Best regions
Kenai Peninsula, Susitna Valley, Interior
Physical demand
Very high — pack-outs can exceed 400 lbs of meat