Deer Tags
Alaska Deer Tags
2026
Complete guide to deer tag requirements in Alaska — official agency links, resident and nonresident tag fees, antlerless permits, bag limits, and how to purchase your tags. Alaska has thriving Sitka blacktail deer populations in Southeast Alaska and some islands, plus Sitka and Kodiak deer on introduced island populations. Tags are required for deer hunting; the system varies by Game Management Unit (GMU). Most resident deer hunting uses an OTC tag system with generous bag limits in productive units.
Separate Tag Required
Up to 5 Tags (Resident)
Resident Tag: $5
2026 Deer Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Resident Tag Fee
$5
Tags required per deer harvested; fees are nominal
Nonresident Fee
$25
per nonresident deer tag
Max Tags (Resident)
5
deer per season
Tag Required?
Yes
Purchase separately
Antlerless Tags
Resident: $5
Nonresident: $25
Step-by-Step
How to Get Your Alaska Deer Tag
Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your Alaska deer tag for the 2026 season.
1
Purchase Your Base Hunting License
Before buying a deer tag, you must have a valid Alaska hunting license. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license for the season. You can purchase online at the Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.
2
Purchase Your Deer Tag(s)
Purchase your deer tag(s) separately from Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game online, at a license agent, or at a sporting goods store.
Resident tags are $5 and nonresident tags are $25. Purchase online →
3
Know Your Requirements Before Hunting
Review Alaska's current deer hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal deer definitions, antler restrictions (if any), and zone-specific rules. Regulations are available on the Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game website and at license agents. Sport Fishing & Hunting License required. Tags must be purchased for each deer harvested.
4
Immediately Tag Your Harvest
Upon harvesting a deer, you must immediately fill out your deer tag and attach it to the deer before moving it. Most states require you to notch the month and day, then attach it to a visible location. Keep your license and tags on your person while hunting and during transport.
Requirements
Alaska Deer Tag Requirements
Sport Fishing & Hunting License required. Tags must be purchased for each deer harvested.
Important Notes
Alaska-Specific Tag Information
Bag limits and seasons vary significantly by Game Management Unit. Check ADF&G regulations for your specific unit.
Source: Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game (www.adfg.alaska.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and tag requirements directly with Alaska Dept. of Fish & Game before purchasing.