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Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge is located in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, with about 3,525,017 acres of land owned in fee by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. For the 2026–2027 season the refuge has 1 mapped hunt unit: 1 open under general rules, covering about 3,525,283 huntable acres.

1 open unit
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Alaska Peninsula NWR hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Alaska Peninsula NWR

Hunters can pursue big game, waterfowl, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game here, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing, tidal / saltwater fishing, and shellfishing & crabbing.

Past volcanic activity, along with the effects of shoreline erosion and glaciers, makes Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge one of the most scenic refuges in the state.

Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammals

Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Alaska regulations plus refuge-specific rules.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Open: 3,525,283 (100%)3.5Mhuntable acres
  • Open3,525,283 ac 100%
UnitStatusAcresPermitDetails
Refuge Open 3,525,283 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Alaska hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  • Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
  • Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Alaska Peninsula NWR

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing
  • 🌊 Tidal / saltwater fishing
  • 🦀 Shellfishing & crabbing

Access by commercial air is necessary to King Salmon, Port Heiden, Kodiak and Cold Bay, and then charter aircraft to the remote locations of Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Alaska Peninsula NWR

Navigate

Destination: Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge (FWS reference point)

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56.25577, -159.32777
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56°15′20.8″N 159°19′40.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Cold Bay, AK151 mi NE of town
  • Dillingham, AK195 mi S of town
  • King Salmon, AK195 mi SW of town
  • Kodiak, AK281 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • CDB Cold Bay Airport151 mi
  • AKN King Salmon Airport195 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Alaska Peninsula NWR

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Anchorage local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20267:09 AM7:39 AM9:36 PM13h 57m
Tue, Sep 15, 20267:36 AM8:06 AM8:58 PM12h 52m
Thu, Oct 1, 20268:08 AM8:38 AM8:15 PM11h 38m
Thu, Oct 15, 20268:36 AM9:06 AM7:39 PM10h 32m
Sun, Nov 1, 20268:13 AM8:43 AM5:58 PM9h 15m
Sun, Nov 15, 20268:43 AM9:13 AM5:30 PM8h 17m
Tue, Dec 1, 20269:14 AM9:44 AM5:08 PM7h 24m
Tue, Dec 15, 20269:33 AM10:03 AM5:00 PM6h 57m
Fri, Jan 1, 20279:40 AM10:10 AM5:10 PM6h 60m
Fri, Jan 15, 20279:30 AM10:00 AM5:31 PM7h 30m
Mon, Feb 1, 20279:04 AM9:34 AM6:06 PM8h 31m

Computed for 56.256, -159.328 (AKDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Alaska Peninsula NWR FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Alaska Peninsula NWR?

Yes. Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge offers hunting in 1 unit (3,525,283 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, upland birds, migratory birds, and small game. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.

Do I need a permit to hunt Alaska Peninsula NWR?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Alaska Peninsula NWR. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Alaska Peninsula NWR?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing, tidal / saltwater fishing, and shellfishing & crabbing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Alaska Peninsula NWR located?

Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge is in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, about 151 miles NE of Cold Bay, AK (straight-line). GPS: 56.25577, -159.32777.

What are legal shooting hours at Alaska Peninsula NWR?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.