Goat Hunting in Alaska

RG489 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2024

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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: RG489
Regulatory Year: 2024
Hunt Type: Registration
Species: Mountain Goat
Legal Animal: One goat, either sex. Nannies with kids are protected and can not be legally harvested

Number of Permits

Residency Number of Permits
Nonresidents To be announced
Alaska residents Up to 99999 permits
Total Number of Permits Available Unlimited

Season Dates*

12/16/2024 - 01/31/2025

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

Alaska residents only

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Report online, by mail, or in person to the Kodiak ADF&G office within 5 days of hunt completion.
    • Specimens Required: None
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report online, by mail, or in person to the Kodiak ADF&G office, within 15 days of the season closure.
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Hunting Conditions

1) This permit is valid for the taking of one (1) goat in Unit 8 in accordance with the current year's hunting regulations and the conditions described for Mountain Goat Hunt RG479. Nannies with kids are protected and can not be legally harvested. If you have killed a goat anywhere in Alaska during the current regulatory year, this permit is invalid. ARCHERY HUNTERS - IBEP CARD REQUIRED. MUZZLELOADER HUNTERS - MUZZLELOADER CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. CROSSBOW HUNTERS - CROSSBOW CERTIFICATION REQUIRED.

2) Season dates are from Dec. 16 - Jan. 31 or until closed by Emergency Order.

3) Aircraft access is restricted to State maintained airports or by floatplane to saltwater only.

4) SUCCESSFUL hunters are required to report on-line, by mail, or in person to the Kodiak ADF&G office within 5 days of hunt completion. In addition, successful hunters are encouraged to bring the head and horns of their harvested goat to the Kodiak ADF&G office for measurement and data collection.

5) UNSUCCESSFUL hunters or permittees who DID NOT HUNT are required to report on-line, by mail, or in person to the Kodiak ADF&G office within 15 days of the season closure.

6) REMEMBER: You must carry this permit with you while hunting and show it to anyone authorized to enforce state or federal laws who requests to see it.

7) PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REPORT: If you fail to report, you will not be eligible to receive any permits (drawing, tier II, and registration) during the next regulatory year. In addition, your name will be turned over to the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for enforcement action.

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