Roosevelt Elk – Afognak Island, Alaska
Roosevelt Elk originated from a transplant of 8 calves captured on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State in 1928 and moved to Afognak Island in 1929. They are larger, slightly darker in color, and have shorter, less symmetrical yet more massive antlers than the Rocky Mountain Elk found east of the Cascade Mountains in Canada and the USA.
Bull Elk on Afognak Island are estimated to weigh up to 1,300 pounds. Cow Elk are similar in appearance but smaller and have no antlers. The rut occurs from September through mid-October.
Afognak Island is approximately 500,000 acres and was originally designated as the Chugach National Forest by President Teddy Roosevelt in about 1905. It is fitting that the Elk named after him reside in this lush environment. Since the year 2000, the north and east portions are now within the Afognak Island State Park to protect it from logging.
Elk Hunting Permits
Elk hunts are by permit-draw only. The official permit application period is from November 1 through December 15 each year via
www.adfg.alaska.gov, with results published the following mid-February. We handle the permit application process for our guests.
For our northeast Afognak location, the two drawing permit hunts are:
- DE-721: September 25 through October 9
- DE-723: October 8 through October 22
Hunt Amenities
All hunts include the comforts of our guest cabins, dining room and two lounges, chef-prepared meals, packed lunches, WiFi, satellite TV, and sauna. Transportation is provided via 33’ and 35’ catamaran boats with hydraulic bow-gates for easy beach transfers.
Guided Elk Hunt
Includes floatplane arrival and departures, fully guided services, skinning, trophy care, butchering, and boxing for shipping of meat and trophy.
Unguided Elk Hunt
Floatplanes are a separate cost and vary with group size. Includes morning drop-offs and evening pick-ups, a two-way handheld radio, and packed lunch. Hunters field-dress and process their own trophy and game meat.
We provide a processing room, vacuum sealer, and waxed shipping boxes, but you are welcome to bring your own cooler chest or shipping boxes.
Accompanying non-hunters are welcome to join as photographers or packers.
Pricing
| 7-Day Guided Elk Hunt | $25,000 per person |
| 7-Day Unguided Elk Hunt | $4,900 per person |
| Non-Hunters | $600 per day per person |
Additional Costs
1) Round-Trip Floatplane Costs (2026)
- 2 Passengers: $1,840 – $2,000
- 4 Passengers: $2,700 – $3,000
2) Park User Fee
$300 per hunter
3) License & Tags
| Non-Resident | Alien | |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Tag | $600 | $800 |
| Sitka Deer Tag | $300 | $400 |
| Duck Stamp | $35 | $35 |