Most brown bear draw hunts are on Kodiak and Afognak. They come in two series: the DB200 hunts for residents and for nonresidents hunting with a resident relative, and the DB100 hunts for guided nonresidents. Many of the guided hunts sit partly or mostly inside exclusive guide areas, and several of those show very high draw rates.
2026 draw application period
Apply Nov 1, 8 am – Dec 15, 2026, 5 pm AKST
Applications are online only, through ADF&G. Fees aren't refunded, so double-check your hunt numbers.
Heads up: ADF&G hasn't posted the 2027–28 supplement yet, and that's the one this application period uses. Hunts, permit numbers, and seasons below are from the 2026–27 supplement and ADF&G's 2026 hunt pages. Check the new supplement before you apply.
Of the 104 brown bear hunts here with 2025 drawing results, 24 drew at 1% or less and 38 drew at 10% or better.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
1
0%
0
2020
19
1
5%
19
2021
5
1
20%
5
2022
4
1
25%
4
2023
2
1
50%
2
2024
1
1
100%
1
2025
1
1
100%
1
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
2
0%
0
2020
6
2
33%
3
2021
6
2
33%
3
2022
1
2
100%
0
2023
2
2
100%
1
2024
2
2
100%
1
2025
2
2
100%
1
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
2
0%
0
2020
0
2
0%
0
2021
2
2
100%
1
2022
2
2
100%
1
2023
2
2
100%
1
2024
3
2
67%
2
2025
2
2
100%
1
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
2
2
100%
1
2020
3
2
67%
2
2021
0
2
0%
0
2022
0
2
0%
0
2023
12
2
17%
6
2024
0
2
0%
0
2025
1
2
100%
0
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
1
1
100%
1
2020
1
1
100%
1
2021
2
1
50%
2
2022
0
1
0%
0
2023
1
1
100%
1
2024
1
1
100%
1
2025
1
1
100%
1
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
1
0%
0
2020
7
1
14%
7
2021
1
1
100%
1
2022
2
1
50%
2
2023
1
1
100%
1
2024
2
1
50%
2
2025
1
1
100%
1
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
2
2
100%
1
2020
2
2
100%
1
2021
2
2
100%
1
2022
3
2
67%
2
2023
7
2
29%
4
2024
2
2
100%
1
2025
2
2
100%
1
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
2
0%
0
2020
0
2
0%
0
2021
0
2
0%
0
2022
1
2
100%
0
2023
1
2
100%
0
2024
1
2
100%
0
2025
1
2
100%
0
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
1
2
100%
0
2020
5
2
40%
2
2021
0
2
0%
0
2022
2
2
100%
1
2023
4
2
50%
2
2024
2
2
100%
1
2025
1
2
100%
0
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
DB125Brown bearUnit 8Uganik Island, Terror BayNonresidents onlyExclusive guide area100%2 apps · 2 permits2025 drawing
2026 season
Oct 25 – Nov 30, 2026
2026 permits
Nonresidents: Up to 2 permits
Who can apply
Nonresidents only
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
2
0%
0
2020
6
2
33%
3
2021
0
2
0%
0
2022
0
2
0%
0
2023
0
2
0%
0
2024
0
2
0%
0
2025
2
2
100%
1
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
15
2
13%
8
2020
5
2
40%
2
2021
5
2
40%
2
2022
6
2
33%
3
2023
6
2
33%
3
2024
7
2
29%
4
2025
2
2
100%
1
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
3
2
67%
2
2020
2
2
100%
1
2021
2
2
100%
1
2022
1
2
100%
0
2023
0
2
0%
0
2024
0
2
0%
0
2025
1
2
100%
0
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
3
3
100%
1
2020
5
3
60%
2
2021
1
3
100%
0
2022
9
3
33%
3
2023
9
3
33%
3
2024
4
3
75%
1
2025
6
3
50%
2
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
6
3
50%
2
2020
10
3
30%
3
2021
14
3
21%
5
2022
5
3
60%
2
2023
9
3
33%
3
2024
8
3
38%
3
2025
8
3
38%
3
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
2
4
100%
0
2020
4
4
100%
1
2021
11
4
36%
3
2022
9
4
44%
2
2023
12
4
33%
3
2024
8
4
50%
2
2025
11
4
36%
3
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
2
0%
0
2020
1
2
100%
0
2021
0
2
0%
0
2022
4
2
50%
2
2023
1
2
100%
0
2024
4
2
50%
2
2025
6
2
33%
3
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
2
2
100%
1
2020
6
2
33%
3
2021
0
2
0%
0
2022
1
2
100%
0
2023
0
2
0%
0
2024
1
2
100%
0
2025
6
2
33%
3
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
29
3
10%
10
2020
13
3
23%
4
2021
3
3
100%
1
2022
2
3
100%
1
2023
22
3
14%
7
2024
9
3
33%
3
2025
11
3
27%
4
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
2
0%
0
2020
0
2
0%
0
2021
0
2
0%
0
2022
0
2
0%
0
2023
0
2
0%
0
2024
7
2
29%
4
2025
8
2
25%
4
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
1
2
100%
0
2020
14
2
14%
7
2021
16
2
13%
8
2022
2
2
100%
1
2023
4
2
50%
2
2024
6
2
33%
3
2025
8
2
25%
4
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
4
3
75%
1
2020
7
3
43%
2
2021
8
3
38%
3
2022
15
3
20%
5
2023
9
3
33%
3
2024
9
3
33%
3
2025
12
3
25%
4
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
11
4
36%
3
2020
18
4
22%
4
2021
20
4
20%
5
2022
14
4
29%
4
2023
18
4
22%
4
2024
24
4
17%
6
2025
17
4
24%
4
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
13
3
23%
4
2020
6
3
50%
2
2021
12
3
25%
4
2022
15
3
20%
5
2023
15
3
20%
5
2024
6
3
50%
2
2025
15
3
20%
5
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 14 – 15 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
69
15
22%
5
2020
71
15
21%
5
2021
82
15
18%
5
2022
82
15
18%
5
2023
70
15
21%
5
2024
102
15
15%
7
2025
84
15
18%
6
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
2
2
100%
1
2020
3
2
67%
2
2021
1
2
100%
0
2022
1
2
100%
0
2023
2
2
100%
1
2024
5
2
40%
2
2025
6
1
17%
6
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
1
1
100%
1
2020
1
1
100%
1
2021
1
1
100%
1
2022
1
1
100%
1
2023
1
1
100%
1
2024
3
1
33%
3
2025
7
1
14%
7
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
1
1
100%
1
2020
1
1
100%
1
2021
1
1
100%
1
2022
0
1
0%
0
2023
0
1
0%
0
2024
1
1
100%
1
2025
7
1
14%
7
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
4
3
75%
1
2020
7
3
43%
2
2021
11
3
27%
4
2022
20
3
15%
7
2023
11
3
27%
4
2024
14
3
21%
5
2025
23
3
13%
8
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 3 – 4 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
27
4
15%
7
2020
36
4
11%
9
2021
87
4
5%
22
2022
81
4
5%
20
2023
51
4
8%
13
2024
58
4
7%
14
2025
32
4
13%
8
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
61
5
8%
12
2020
28
5
18%
6
2021
26
5
19%
5
2022
38
5
13%
8
2023
62
5
8%
12
2024
17
5
29%
3
2025
41
5
12%
8
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 5 – 6 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
47
6
13%
8
2020
35
6
17%
6
2021
66
6
9%
11
2022
46
6
13%
8
2023
48
6
13%
8
2024
67
6
9%
11
2025
57
6
11%
10
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 14 – 15 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
55
15
27%
4
2020
149
15
10%
10
2021
82
15
18%
5
2022
111
15
14%
7
2023
66
15
23%
4
2024
108
15
14%
7
2025
138
15
11%
9
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 16 – 17 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
100
17
17%
6
2020
96
17
18%
6
2021
221
17
8%
13
2022
128
17
13%
8
2023
138
17
12%
8
2024
140
17
12%
8
2025
158
17
11%
9
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 3 – 4 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
74
5
7%
15
2020
92
5
5%
18
2021
57
5
9%
11
2022
39
5
13%
8
2023
100
5
5%
20
2024
61
5
8%
12
2025
58
5
9%
12
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 5 – 6 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
75
6
8%
12
2020
45
6
13%
8
2021
89
6
7%
15
2022
46
6
13%
8
2023
57
6
11%
10
2024
81
6
7%
14
2025
67
6
9%
11
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 5 – 6 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
51
6
12%
8
2020
48
6
13%
8
2021
45
6
13%
8
2022
69
6
9%
12
2023
44
6
14%
7
2024
115
6
5%
19
2025
80
6
8%
13
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
1
1
100%
1
2020
0
1
0%
0
2021
3
1
33%
3
2022
3
1
33%
3
2023
0
1
0%
0
2024
8
1
13%
8
2025
15
1
7%
15
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 3 – 4 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
55
5
9%
11
2020
72
5
7%
14
2021
44
5
11%
9
2022
52
5
10%
10
2023
61
5
8%
12
2024
89
5
6%
18
2025
72
5
7%
14
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
38
5
13%
8
2020
59
5
8%
12
2021
54
6
11%
9
2022
42
5
12%
8
2023
69
5
7%
14
2024
62
5
8%
12
2025
67
5
7%
13
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 16 – 17 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
145
17
12%
9
2020
112
17
15%
7
2021
148
17
11%
9
2022
153
17
11%
9
2023
195
17
9%
11
2024
170
17
10%
10
2025
236
17
7%
14
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
59
5
8%
12
2020
80
5
6%
16
2021
92
5
5%
18
2022
114
5
4%
23
2023
67
5
7%
13
2024
116
5
4%
23
2025
86
5
6%
17
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 3 – 4 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
43
4
9%
11
2020
62
4
6%
16
2021
39
4
10%
10
2022
53
4
8%
13
2023
38
4
11%
10
2024
62
4
6%
16
2025
65
4
6%
16
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
52
5
10%
10
2020
119
5
4%
24
2021
30
6
20%
5
2022
167
5
3%
33
2023
101
5
5%
20
2024
102
5
5%
20
2025
83
5
6%
17
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
52
5
10%
10
2020
65
5
8%
13
2021
52
5
10%
10
2022
87
5
6%
17
2023
87
5
6%
17
2024
90
5
6%
18
2025
77
5
6%
15
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
DB255Brown bearUnit 8Uganik Island, Terror Bay6%100 apps · 6 permits2025 drawing
2026 season
Apr 1 – May 15, 2027
2026 permits
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 5 – 6 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
68
6
9%
11
2020
109
6
6%
18
2021
83
6
7%
14
2022
67
6
9%
11
2023
92
6
7%
15
2024
66
6
9%
11
2025
100
6
6%
17
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 16 – 17 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
175
17
10%
10
2020
227
17
7%
13
2021
154
17
11%
9
2022
289
17
6%
17
2023
307
17
6%
18
2024
306
17
6%
18
2025
289
17
6%
17
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 6 – 7 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
120
7
6%
17
2020
83
7
8%
12
2021
156
7
4%
22
2022
125
7
6%
18
2023
76
7
9%
11
2024
97
7
7%
14
2025
136
7
5%
19
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
DB240Brown bearUnit 8South Olga Lakes5%101 apps · 5 permits2025 drawing
2026 season
Apr 1 – May 15, 2027
2026 permits
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
82
5
6%
16
2020
73
5
7%
15
2021
112
5
4%
22
2022
149
5
3%
30
2023
100
5
5%
20
2024
85
5
6%
17
2025
101
5
5%
20
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
33
5
15%
7
2020
42
5
12%
8
2021
30
5
17%
6
2022
32
5
16%
6
2023
48
5
10%
10
2024
28
5
18%
6
2025
97
5
5%
19
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 5 – 6 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
39
6
15%
6
2020
37
6
16%
6
2021
57
6
11%
10
2022
72
6
8%
12
2023
85
6
7%
14
2024
99
6
6%
16
2025
132
6
5%
22
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
48
3
6%
16
2020
72
3
4%
24
2021
57
3
5%
19
2022
32
3
9%
11
2023
68
3
4%
23
2024
50
3
6%
17
2025
70
3
4%
23
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
82
5
6%
16
2020
127
5
4%
25
2021
88
5
6%
18
2022
84
5
6%
17
2023
95
5
5%
19
2024
103
5
5%
21
2025
125
5
4%
25
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 5 – 6 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
62
6
10%
10
2020
62
6
10%
10
2021
6
6
100%
1
2022
97
6
6%
16
2023
98
6
6%
16
2024
84
6
7%
14
2025
145
6
4%
24
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
32
5
16%
6
2020
48
5
10%
10
2021
5
5
100%
1
2022
51
5
10%
10
2023
59
5
8%
12
2024
120
5
4%
24
2025
133
5
4%
27
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
112
3
3%
37
2020
120
3
3%
40
2021
157
3
2%
52
2022
91
3
3%
30
2023
132
3
2%
44
2024
102
3
3%
34
2025
95
3
3%
32
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
210
3
1%
70
2020
229
3
1%
76
2021
166
3
2%
55
2022
181
3
2%
60
2023
136
3
2%
45
2024
218
3
1%
73
2025
117
3
3%
39
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 1 – 2 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
29
2
7%
14
2020
37
2
5%
18
2021
26
2
8%
13
2022
65
2
3%
32
2023
22
2
9%
11
2024
15
2
13%
8
2025
63
2
3%
32
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
147
5
3%
29
2020
119
5
4%
24
2021
5
5
100%
1
2022
238
5
2%
48
2023
146
5
3%
29
2024
173
5
3%
35
2025
159
5
3%
32
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 5 – 6 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
173
6
3%
29
2020
169
6
4%
28
2021
205
6
3%
34
2022
193
6
3%
32
2023
186
6
3%
31
2024
206
6
3%
34
2025
162
5
3%
32
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
167
5
3%
33
2020
191
5
3%
38
2021
285
5
2%
57
2022
166
5
3%
33
2023
241
5
2%
48
2024
172
5
3%
34
2025
160
4
3%
40
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 3 – 4 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
140
4
3%
35
2020
147
4
3%
37
2021
217
4
2%
54
2022
170
4
2%
42
2023
174
4
2%
44
2024
167
4
2%
42
2025
181
4
2%
45
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
DB210Brown bearUnit 8South Olga Lakes2%198 apps · 3 permits2025 drawing
2026 season
Oct 25 – Nov 30, 2026
2026 permits
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
247
3
1%
82
2020
302
3
1%
101
2021
218
3
1%
73
2022
183
3
2%
61
2023
277
3
1%
92
2024
204
3
1%
68
2025
198
3
2%
66
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
191
3
2%
64
2020
224
3
1%
75
2021
215
3
1%
72
2022
221
3
1%
74
2023
182
3
2%
61
2024
218
3
1%
73
2025
144
3
2%
48
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 1 – 2 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
120
2
2%
60
2020
116
2
2%
58
2021
151
2
1%
76
2022
136
2
1%
68
2023
140
2
1%
70
2024
95
2
2%
48
2025
102
2
2%
51
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 1 – 2 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
94
2
2%
47
2020
97
2
2%
48
2021
63
2
3%
32
2022
54
2
4%
27
2023
80
2
3%
40
2024
63
2
3%
32
2025
103
2
2%
52
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
94
3
3%
31
2020
158
3
2%
53
2021
139
3
2%
46
2022
105
3
3%
35
2023
120
3
3%
40
2024
132
3
2%
44
2025
134
3
2%
45
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
112
3
3%
37
2020
125
3
2%
42
2021
151
3
2%
50
2022
179
3
2%
60
2023
161
3
2%
54
2024
176
3
2%
59
2025
199
3
2%
66
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 5 – 6 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
207
6
3%
34
2020
274
6
2%
46
2021
306
6
2%
51
2022
275
6
2%
46
2023
351
6
2%
58
2024
374
6
2%
62
2025
376
6
2%
63
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 6 – 7 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
242
7
3%
35
2020
186
7
4%
27
2021
224
7
3%
32
2022
235
7
3%
34
2023
208
7
3%
30
2024
312
7
2%
45
2025
283
7
2%
40
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
120
5
4%
24
2020
94
5
5%
19
2021
89
5
6%
18
2022
108
5
5%
22
2023
172
5
3%
34
2024
163
5
3%
33
2025
204
5
2%
41
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 5 – 6 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
161
6
4%
27
2020
123
6
5%
20
2021
154
6
4%
26
2022
178
6
3%
30
2023
137
6
4%
23
2024
204
6
3%
34
2025
273
6
2%
46
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 6 – 7 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
248
7
3%
35
2020
331
7
2%
47
2021
434
7
2%
62
2022
307
7
2%
44
2023
234
7
3%
33
2024
208
7
3%
30
2025
338
7
2%
48
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 6 – 7 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
316
7
2%
45
2020
216
7
3%
31
2021
309
7
2%
44
2022
283
7
2%
40
2023
311
7
2%
44
2024
286
7
2%
41
2025
377
7
2%
54
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
249
5
2%
50
2020
282
5
2%
56
2021
313
5
2%
63
2022
290
5
2%
58
2023
319
5
2%
64
2024
296
5
2%
59
2025
342
5
1%
68
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 3 – 4 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
239
4
2%
60
2020
192
4
2%
48
2021
277
4
1%
69
2022
268
4
1%
67
2023
176
4
2%
44
2024
349
4
1%
87
2025
316
4
1%
79
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
186
3
2%
62
2020
185
3
2%
62
2021
214
3
1%
71
2022
185
3
2%
62
2023
226
3
1%
75
2024
152
3
2%
51
2025
286
3
1%
95
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 1 – 2 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
458
3
<1%
153
2020
458
3
1%
153
2021
505
3
1%
168
2022
499
3
1%
166
2023
467
3
1%
156
2024
479
3
1%
160
2025
451
3
1%
150
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 1 – 2 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
194
2
1%
97
2020
160
2
1%
80
2021
167
2
1%
84
2022
160
2
1%
80
2023
119
2
2%
60
2024
161
2
1%
80
2025
169
2
1%
84
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 1 – 2 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
351
3
<1%
117
2020
430
3
1%
143
2021
402
3
1%
134
2022
465
3
1%
155
2023
387
3
1%
129
2024
397
3
1%
132
2025
548
3
1%
183
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 1 – 2 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
216
2
<1%
108
2020
245
2
1%
122
2021
289
2
1%
144
2022
254
2
1%
127
2023
218
2
1%
109
2024
190
2
1%
95
2025
234
2
1%
117
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
163
3
2%
54
2020
278
3
1%
93
2021
225
3
1%
75
2022
285
3
1%
95
2023
342
3
1%
114
2024
338
3
1%
113
2025
362
3
1%
121
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
DB225Brown bearUnit 8Uganik Island, Terror Bay1%215 apps · 3 permits2025 drawing
2026 season
Oct 25 – Nov 30, 2026
2026 permits
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
191
3
2%
64
2020
268
3
1%
89
2021
247
3
1%
82
2022
270
3
1%
90
2023
188
3
2%
63
2024
159
3
2%
53
2025
215
3
1%
72
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 4 – 5 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
436
5
1%
87
2020
458
5
1%
92
2021
608
5
1%
122
2022
518
5
1%
104
2023
530
5
1%
106
2024
524
5
1%
105
2025
487
5
1%
97
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 3 – 4 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
199
5
3%
40
2020
207
5
2%
41
2021
5
5
100%
1
2022
486
5
1%
97
2023
354
5
1%
71
2024
319
5
2%
64
2025
360
5
1%
72
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 6 – 7 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
522
7
1%
75
2020
458
7
2%
65
2021
618
7
1%
88
2022
535
7
1%
76
2023
527
7
1%
75
2024
430
7
2%
61
2025
520
7
1%
74
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 2 – 3 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
460
3
<1%
153
2020
468
3
1%
156
2021
637
3
<1%
212
2022
584
3
1%
195
2023
523
3
1%
174
2024
644
3
<1%
215
2025
693
3
<1%
231
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 1 – 2 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
634
3
<1%
211
2020
570
3
1%
190
2021
694
3
<1%
231
2022
685
3
<1%
228
2023
738
3
<1%
246
2024
679
3
<1%
226
2025
876
3
<1%
292
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 1 – 2 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
373
2
<1%
186
2020
353
2
1%
176
2021
447
2
<1%
224
2022
438
2
<1%
219
2023
388
2
1%
194
2024
439
2
<1%
220
2025
401
1
<1%
401
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Nonresidents: Up to 1 permit; Residents: 1 – 2 permits
Who can apply
Residents & nonresidents
Legal animal
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
237
3
1%
79
2020
260
3
1%
87
2021
286
3
1%
95
2022
268
3
1%
89
2023
200
3
2%
67
2024
237
3
1%
79
2025
214
1
<1%
214
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
2
2
100%
1
2020
1
2
100%
0
2021
8
2
25%
4
2022
2
2
100%
1
2023
2
2
100%
1
2024
0
2
0%
0
2025
0
2
0%
0
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
2
0%
0
2020
3
2
67%
2
2021
7
2
29%
4
2022
0
2
0%
0
2023
0
2
0%
0
2024
1
2
100%
0
2025
0
2
0%
0
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
2
0%
0
2020
0
2
0%
0
2021
1
2
100%
0
2022
0
2
0%
0
2023
0
2
0%
0
2024
0
2
0%
0
2025
0
2
0%
0
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
Any bear except cubs or females accompanied by cubs. If a bear is wounded no other bear can be pursued in GMU 8 for the remainder of the regulatory year.
Drawing results by year
Drawing
Applications
Permits
% drawn
Apps per permit
2019
0
1
0%
0
2020
0
1
0%
0
2021
0
1
0%
0
2022
0
1
0%
0
2023
0
1
0%
0
2024
0
1
0%
0
2025
0
1
0%
0
Harvest numbers: ADF&G's Harvest Lookup doesn't cover bear hunts, so we don't show any here.
% drawn is the share of applications that won a permit, as ADF&G printed it. "<1%" means less than one in a hundred.
Apps per permit is our math: applications divided by permits. 250 means roughly one permit for every 250 applications.
Party applications, multiple applications for the same hunt, and permits that change after the draw all shift the real odds a little, so treat these numbers as a guide.
ADF&G labels each table by drawing year. The "2025 drawing" results were printed in the 2026–27 supplement. Results from the drawing held in early 2026 will show up when ADF&G publishes the 2027–28 supplement, and we'll add them then.
Nonresidents need a guide or a qualifying resident relative for brown bear, Dall sheep, and mountain goat. Some hunts are guided-only or nonguided-only, so read the hunt page.
Chugach Cache isn't affiliated with ADF&G. We copied the numbers from ADF&G's tables and wrote the descriptions ourselves. If a number looks off, ADF&G's supplement and hunt pages are the official source. Hunts and seasons can change by emergency order.