Governor's Permits
Application Information
Application Information
To be considered for a big game harvest permit, an organization must submit a completed application form (PDF 356 kB) by the deadlines outlined in the Program Timeline below. New applicants must also submit a copy of the organization's articles of incorporation and written proof of Alaskan nonprofit status. Organizations applying for the more popular tags (Dall sheep, Unimak brown bear, and Delta bison) are strongly encouraged to submit supplemental materials to aid in evaluating competing applications. More details and the specific deadlines can be found in the Call for Applications (PDF 348 kB).
Program Timeline
- Call for Applications: April 13, 2026
- Applications due: May 8, 2026
- Notice of award: June 8, 2026
Application Materials
- Call for Applications (PDF 348 kB)
- Application Form (PDF 356 kB)
- Changes to Governor's Permit Call to Application, Application and Cooperative Agreement (PDF 282 kB)
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