Alaska

The Last Frontier. From coastal brown bears to interior moose and caribou, it is the pinnacle of North American hunting.

Alaska Regulatory Agency

Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG)

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) manages Alaska's fish, wildlife, and aquatic plant resources. ADFG operates across 24 Wildlife Management Areas representing over 600,000 acres dedicated to sustaining game harvest.

ADFG oversees big game lottery draws, non-resident guide requirements, hunter education, species management plans, and Wilderness Access Programs throughout the state.

policyMission

To protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game, and aquatic plant resources of the state, and manage their use and development in the best interest of the economy and the well-being of the people of the state.

assignmentResponsibilities

  • Issues big game tags, drawing permits, and hunting/fishing licenses
  • Manages 24 Wildlife Management Areas and Wilderness Access Programs
  • Establishes species harvest quotas, antler restrictions, and season timing
  • Conducts scientific research on big game (moose, caribou, bear, Dall sheep)
  • Enforces wildlife conservation laws across coastal and interior units

starCore Values

  • Science-Based Management: Decisions are rooted in biological science, research, and population data.
  • Sustainable Yield: Managing fish and wildlife populations for long-term sustainable use.
  • Public Access: Preserving heritage hunting access for residents and non-residents alike.
  • Heritage & Conservation: Honoring traditional hunting culture while conserving wild ecosystems.