Wolves are found throughout mainland Alaska, on Unimak Island in the Aleutians, and on most of the major islands in the southeast. Alaska is home to an estimated 7,000 to 11,000 wolves. The highest densities occur in Southeast Alaska where Sitka blacktail deer serve as the major food source for wolves. Wolf densities are lowest in the coastal portions of Western and Northern Alaska. Although the distribution of wolves has remained relatively constant in recent times, their abundance is influenced by harvest levels, diseases, and prey availability. A majority of units allow you to take up to five wolves within the season, in some areas such as unit 10 the Aleutian Islands, per day. A locking-tag is not required in units units 1, 3, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15–17, 19–21, and 24–25. Hides must be sealed within 30 days of kill. Wolves may also be taken with a trapping license during trapping season.

Some of your best options for wolf hunting still lie in Alaska and Canada. If you are going up north on a hunt for another species, most outfitters will let you harvest a wolf on a small trophy fee. You may also book a wolf-only hunt, which will cost between $5,000 and $6,000 with an extensive waitlist. We work with outfitters that offer all types of wolf hunts. Typically, wolf hunts in Canada and Alaska have higher hunter success than the lower 48 wolf hunts. If you would like more information on hunts up north or if you are looking for an Endorsed Outfitter, give us a call.

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