Brown/Grizzly Bear Hunting in Alaska

RB640 Permit Hunt Information
for Regulatory Year 2024

Hunt Details

Hunt Number: RB640
Regulatory Year: 2024
Hunt Type: Registration
Species: Brown Bear
Legal Animal: One brown bear per regulatory year by registration permit only. Cubs or females accompanied by cubs may not be taken at any time.

Number of Permits

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

GMU, Area

Unit 20D

Season Dates*

08/10/2024 - 06/30/2025

*See Drawing or Subsistence Supplements for season details.

Residency Restrictions

  • Hunt available to Nonresidents
  • Hunt available to Alaska residents

Reporting Requirements

  • Successful Hunters
    • Report within 5 days of kill.
    • Specimens Required: Present Skull (unfrozen and removed from skin) and hide (with claws and evidence of sex attached) for sealing.
  • Unsuccessful Hunters
    Report no later than July 15.
  • Internet Reporting
    You may report online at http://hunt.alaska.gov

Hunting Conditions

1) WHERE & WHEN: Unit 20D, August 10 - June 30; Unless season is closed by Emergency Order.

2) WHO QUALIFIES: Alaska residents and Nonresidents.

3) BAG LIMIT: One (1) brown bear. Cubs or females accompanied by cubs may not be taken at any time.

4) SEALING REQUIREMENT: Hide and skull must be sealed within 30 days of the kill. Must be unfrozen.

5) REMEMBER: Evidence of sex must remain naturally attached to the hide until it is sealed. Nonresidents are required to have a guide and locking-tag to hunt on the RB640.

6) REPORTING: Complete permit hunt report online (http://hunt.alaska.gov) or return completed permit report card by mail or in person to Delta or Fairbanks ADF&G offices. Successful hunters: Report within 5 days of kill. Unsuccessful hunters and those who did not hunt: Report no later than July 15.

7) PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO REPORT: If you fail to report, you will not be eligible to receive any permits (Drawing, Targeted, Tier II, or Registration, including Tier I Nelchina Caribou) 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.