DL029 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2025

(See also: DL029 for the 2024 Regulatory Year)

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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: DL029
Regulatory Year: 2025
Hunt Type: Draw
Species: Black Bear
Legal Animal: 1 Black Bear, except cubs or females accompanied by cubs

Number of Permits

Refer to the 2025–2026 drawing hunt supplement

GMU, Area

Unit 3, Kuiu Island

Season Dates*

09/01/2025 - 06/30/2026

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

Nonresidents only

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Must report harvest to ADF&G within 15 days of kill; must report in person with required specimens to ADF&G or an Appointed Sealer within 30 days of kill.
    • Specimens Required: Jan 1 - May 31: Present skinned-out skull and hide (with evidence of sex and claws naturally attached) for sealing. June 1 - Dec 31: Present skinned-out skull and, if retained, hide (with evidence of sex and claws naturally attached) for sealing.
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Must return the completed hunt report to ADF&G, or report online at hunt.alaska.gov, within 15 days of close of season.
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Additional Requirements and Information

  • Educational materials on black bear hunting in Alaska are available at ADF&G offices or online at
  • http://alaska.gov/go/U79Y.

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