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Unit 18: Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta draw hunts, regs & orders
Game Management Unit 18 (Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta) covers about 45,454 square miles in ADF&G's Northwest/Arctic region. It has 2 drawing hunts with published odds (2 muskox). Every link below goes to the official ADF&G text or to our free tools.
Quick links
- Unit 18 on the hunting map (land status, fishing areas)
- Search all Unit 18 regulations
- 2026–27 regulations booklet, Unit 18 (p. 97) ↗
- How to apply for draw hunts (Nov 1 – Dec 15, 2026)
Draw hunts in Unit 18 (2)
| Hunt | Species | Area | Who can apply | % drawn* | Apps / permits* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DX003 | Muskox | Nunivak Island | Residents & nonresidents | 1% | 7,274 / 40 |
| DX001 | Muskox | Nunivak Island | Residents & nonresidents | <1% | 1,740 / 5 |
*Most recent drawing with results (2025 for most hunts), from ADF&G's drawing supplements.
Unit 18 hunting regs by species
Each link runs a pre-filled search on our regs tool, which shows ADF&G's own booklet text and the page it came from.
Active emergency orders
- R5-4-26: Unit 18 stranded muskox permit Effective 12:01 a.m. July 22, 2026; units 18
From ADF&G's hunting emergency orders, checked weekly (last 2026-10-19). Orders can be issued any day: check ADF&G's announcements ↗ before you go.
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