Sheep Hunters Will Be Required To Pass Orientation Course

The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game:

New Requirement for General Season Sheep Hunters

(STATEWIDE) – Beginning in the 2026 hunting season, a new requirement from the Alaska Board of Game requires sheep hunters to successfully complete a sheep hunter orientation course and quiz prior to hunting in any general season harvest ticket hunt between August 10-September 20, where the bag limit is full-curl horn or larger. This requirement applies to all sheep hunters (guided and unguided, youth and adult, residents and nonresidents). Hunters only need to pass the quiz once in their lifetime, and receive their proof of completion. Proof of completion must be carried in the field while sheep hunting.

The new orientation requirement is intended to help hunters avoid common mistakes, specifically the challenges of judging full-curl sheep in the field. Hunters should familiarize themselves with the Dall Sheep Full-Curl Identification materials prior to taking the associated quiz. The quiz consists of 20 questions, and hunters must get all 20 questions correct to complete the orientation.

For questions about sheep hunting opportunities or completing the orientation, please contact the ADFG office closest to your planned hunt area.