TX117 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2025

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Hunt Details

Hunt Number: TX117
Regulatory Year: 2025
Hunt Type: Tier II
Species: Muskox
Legal Animal: July 1 - Oct 31 June 1 - June 30 One Bull Muskox

Number of Permits

Refer to the 2025–2026 drawing hunt supplement

GMU, Area

23 Sheshalik Spit

Season Dates*

07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

Alaska residents only

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Report within 3 days of kill in person, online or by phone
    • Specimens Required: A)TROPHY DESTRUCTION of skulls by hunter at kill site. Submit the distal (hook) portion of the horns to ADF&G within 3 days of harvest. B) LOWER FRONT JAW with front teeth to ADF&G within 3 days of harvest
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report by July 15, 2026 in person, by mail, online or by phone
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Additional Requirements and Information

  • Hunt area: Unit 23 Sheshalik Spit (Sisaulik Spit)
  • Hunting is restricted to privately owned, state-managed lands of Sheshalik Spit (Sisaulik Spit). Private landowner permission is required prior to hunting.
  • Access to the area is difficult. For more information, call ADF&G in Kotzebue at 1-800-478-3420

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