Hunting Information

The National Park Service (NPS) manages wildlife resources within the original two million acre Mt. McKinley National Park, sometimes referred to as the "Old Park." The park was enlarged in 1980 by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA), which added new national park and national preserve lands. The park was renamed Denali National Park and Preserve. The NPS and State of Alaska cooperatively manage wildlife resources in the park additions and preserve lands.
 

Hunting in Denali

When considering hunting, it is important to realize that the park is divided into three different management areas - Federally-designated Wilderness; national park land; and national preserve land.

Sport hunting is prohibited within Denali National Park, including designated wilderness lands and the 1980 park additions. Sport hunting is only permitted within Denali National Preserve.

Subsistence hunting and trapping by eligible local rural residents is permitted on park and preserve lands added by ANILCA, but not within the former Mt. McKinley National Park.

Where hunting is allowed, a valid Alaska State hunting license is required for all hunters age 18 and older. Hunters must know and follow all applicable state and federal hunting regulations. You are responsible for knowing and following hunting regulations and for knowing your exact location when hunting.
 
Vehicle use off roads for non-subsistence related activities is prohibited within Denali National Park and Preserve. Vehicle use off roads by qualified subsistence users is prohibited except for specific corridors near Cantwell.

Last updated: August 20, 2021

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Mailing Address:

PO Box 9
Denali Park, AK 99755

Phone:

907 683-9532
A ranger is available 9 am to 4 pm daily (except on major holidays). If you reach the voicemail, please leave a message and we'll call you back as soon as we finish with the previous caller.

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