The Outpost
Your Alaska Firearms & Hunting Resource Hub
Our Mission
"AKGunTrader.com is Alaska's free, local marketplace for buying, selling, and trading firearms, ammo, and accessories—built by Alaskans for Alaskans to promote safe, legal, and community-driven transactions."
We believe Alaskans deserve a dedicated platform that understands the unique needs of our state—from remote bush communities to urban Anchorage, from serious hunters to sport shooters and collectors. Whether you're looking for your first .22 or a premium big-game rifle, we're here to connect you with fellow Alaskans.
Who We Are
Alaska Gun Trader is independently operated by a team of Alaskan gun enthusiasts and web developers who share a passion for firearms, hunting, and our state's outdoor heritage.
We're committed to:
- 100% Free Listings – No fees to buy, sell, or trade
- Local Focus – Alaska-only marketplace, 19 boroughs served
- Legal Compliance – Following federal and Alaska state laws
- User Safety – Moderated listings and secure messaging
- Community First – Built by Alaskans, for Alaskans
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Moderation & Compliance Policy
All listings are reviewed for compliance with federal and Alaska state laws. Prohibited items are removed, including:
- Illegal modifications (unregistered suppressors, auto sears, etc.)
- NFA items without proper paperwork
- Stolen firearms
- Items prohibited under federal or Alaska law
- Scams, spam, or fraudulent listings
See something suspicious? Users can report ads directly from any listing page or via our contact form. We investigate all reports promptly.
Safety Tips for Buyers & Sellers
Verify FFL Dealers
- Ask for the dealer's FFL number before any transaction
- Verify licenses at ATF.gov
- Use our FFL Directory below for verified Alaska dealers
- Private sales don't require FFL in Alaska, but we recommend it for safety
Safe Meeting Practices
- Meet in well-lit, public locations (police station parking lots are ideal)
- Bring a friend or let someone know where you're going
- Inspect firearms before completing the transaction
- Never meet alone in remote locations with strangers
Secure Transactions
- Use our built-in messaging system (keeps records)
- Cash is king for local transactions
- Never wire money or use gift cards
- If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is
Legal Requirements
- 18+ for rifles and shotguns
- 21+ for handguns
- No sales to prohibited persons (felons, etc.)
- Keep a bill of sale for your records
The Outpost Directory
Your comprehensive Alaska resource for hunting seasons, FFL dealers, firearm recommendations, and wildlife guides.
Alaska Hunting Season Calendar 2024-2025
Key hunting seasons across Alaska. Always verify current regulations with ADF&G before your hunt.
| Species | General Season | Regions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose | Aug 20 – Sep 25 | Statewide (varies by GMU) | Antler restrictions in many areas; registration permits required in some GMUs |
| Caribou | Aug 10 – Mar 31 | Interior, North Slope, Western Alaska | Herd-specific regulations; check for closures |
| Brown/Grizzly Bear | Sep 1 – May 31 | Statewide (varies) | Spring and fall seasons; registration required |
| Black Bear | Year-round (varies) | Statewide | Generous limits in most areas; no closed season in some GMUs |
| Dall Sheep | Aug 10 – Sep 20 | Mountain ranges statewide | Full-curl rams only; draw permits for some areas |
| Mountain Goat | Aug 1 – Jan 31 | Coastal mountains, SE Alaska | Draw/registration permits required |
| Sitka Blacktail Deer | Aug 1 – Dec 31 | SE Alaska, Kodiak | Liberal limits; excellent hunting in November |
| Bison | Oct – Mar (draw only) | Delta Junction, Farewell | Limited draw permits; high demand |
| Musk Ox | Aug – Mar (varies) | Seward Peninsula, Nunivak Island | Limited permits; unique Alaska hunt |
| Species | General Season | Bag Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spruce Grouse | Aug 10 – Mar 31 | 15/day, 30 possession | Excellent table fare; abundant statewide |
| Ptarmigan | Aug 10 – Apr 30 | 20/day, 40 possession | Three species: Willow, Rock, White-tailed |
| Snowshoe Hare | Year-round | No limit | Population cycles; .22 LR ideal |
| Wolf | Aug 10 – Apr 30 | 5-10 (varies by GMU) | Both hunting and trapping seasons |
| Coyote | Sep 1 – Apr 30 | No limit | Expanding range in Alaska |
| Species | General Season | Bag Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks | Sep 1 – Jan 22 | 8/day (varies by species) | HIP registration required; federal stamp needed |
| Geese | Sep 1 – Jan 22 | 6/day (varies by species) | Check for species restrictions |
| Sandhill Crane | Sep 1 – Sep 23 | 2/day | Registration permit required; excellent eating |
| Snipe | Sep 1 – Dec 16 | 8/day | Fast-flying sport; challenging hunt |
Disclaimer: Seasons and regulations change annually. Always consult the official ADF&G hunting regulations before your hunt.
Alaska FFL Dealer Directory
Licensed Federal Firearms Dealers across Alaska for transfers, purchases, and services.
Prior & Prior Arms
140 E 5th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-0008
Full-service gun shop, transfers, consignment
Guns Unlimited
5210 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99518
(907) 562-5500
Large inventory, accessories, transfers
Cabela's Anchorage
155 W 104th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 341-3400
Big-box retailer, transfers, hunting gear
Sportsman's Warehouse
8681 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 644-1800
Outdoor superstore, firearms, transfers
Grprior's Sports Shop
5880 E Parks Hwy, Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 376-2000
Valley's premier gun shop, repairs, transfers
Prior & Prior Fairbanks
225 1st Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-1012
Full-service, Interior Alaska's choice
Frontier Outfitters
3501 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 474-3535
Firearms, ammo, hunting supplies
Trustworthy Hardware
214 S Willow St, Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-4421
Hardware store with full firearms section
Soldotna Sports Center
44176 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-9453
Peninsula's gun shop, fishing tackle too
Rayco Sales
8745 Glacier Hwy, Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 789-7222
SE Alaska's largest firearms dealer
Ketchikan Outdoor Store
1330 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-0833
Southern SE Alaska firearms, transfers
AC Value Center (Bethel)
1090 Ptarmigan St, Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-2553
Western Alaska, firearms & hunting supplies
Nome Outfitters
Front St, Nome, AK 99762
(907) 443-2880
Bering Strait region firearms
Know an FFL we missed? Contact us to be added to this directory. Verify all FFLs at ATF.gov.
Alaska Firearm Recommendations
The right firearm for Alaska's unique hunting and defense needs. Click any recommendation to browse our listings.
Bear Defense
Alaska's brown bears demand serious stopping power. Here's what guides and experts trust:
Winchester Model 70, Ruger Hawkeye African, Browning X-Bolt
Browse .338 Win Mag Listings →CZ 550, Ruger Guide Gun, Kimber Caprivi
Browse .375 Listings →Glock 20, S&W 629, Ruger Redhawk
Browse Handguns →Remington 870, Mossberg 500, Benelli M4
Browse Shotguns →Moose Hunting
Alaska's moose are the largest in the world. You need enough gun but also something you can carry:
The classic Alaska moose caliber. Remington 700, Tikka T3x, Weatherby Vanguard
Browse .30-06 Listings →Extra reach for open country. Winchester Model 70, Browning A-Bolt
Browse .300 Win Mag →When you might encounter bears too. Versatile choice.
Browse .338 Listings →Sheep & Goat
Weight matters when you're packing into remote mountains. Accuracy is paramount:
Low recoil, flat shooting. Tikka T3x Lite, Christensen Arms Mesa
Browse 6.5 Creedmoor →Proven sheep medicine. Kimber Mountain Ascent, Sako 85
Browse .270 Listings →Excellent long-range ballistics. Fierce Fury, Weatherby Mark V
Browse 7mm Listings →Small Game & Birds
From ptarmigan to snowshoe hares, Alaska offers incredible small game hunting:
Ruger 10/22, CZ 457, Henry Lever Action
Browse .22 LR Listings →Beretta A400, Browning Citori, Benelli Montefeltro
Browse Shotguns →Flat shooting varmint round. Savage 93R17, Ruger Precision Rimfire
Browse .17 HMR →Home Defense
Protect your home and family. Alaska's remote areas require self-reliance:
Mossberg 590, Remington 870, Benelli M2
Browse Shotguns →Daniel Defense, BCM, Smith & Wesson M&P15
Browse AR-15 Listings →Glock 19, Sig P320, S&W M&P 2.0
Browse 9mm Listings →First-Time Buyers
Starting your Alaska firearms journey? These are proven, reliable choices:
Learn fundamentals. Ruger 10/22 is the gold standard.
Browse Ruger 10/22 →Versatile, manageable recoil. Ruger American, Savage Axis
Browse .308 Listings →Affordable to shoot, effective. Glock 17/19, S&W SD9
Browse Handguns →Alaska Wildlife Guides
Learn about Alaska's incredible big game species, their habits, and conservation status.
Alaska-Yukon Moose
Population: ~200,000 statewide
Weight: Bulls 1,200-1,600 lbs
Bag Limit: 1 per year (varies by GMU)
The largest subspecies of moose in the world. Alaska's most popular big game animal, found throughout the state from Kodiak to the North Slope.
ADF&G Moose Info →Brown/Grizzly Bear
Population: ~30,000 statewide
Weight: 400-1,500 lbs (coastal bears larger)
Bag Limit: 1 every 4 years (varies)
Alaska has the highest concentration of brown bears in the world. Coastal bears feeding on salmon can exceed 1,500 lbs. Interior grizzlies average smaller.
ADF&G Brown Bear Info →Barren-Ground Caribou
Population: ~750,000+ in 32 herds
Weight: 175-400 lbs
Bag Limit: 2-5 per year (herd dependent)
Alaska's caribou undertake some of the longest migrations of any land mammal. The Western Arctic Herd alone numbers over 200,000 animals.
ADF&G Caribou Info →Dall Sheep
Population: ~50,000-80,000
Weight: 125-200 lbs (rams)
Bag Limit: 1 full-curl ram per year
The only wild white sheep in the world. A bucket-list hunt for many sportsmen, requiring challenging mountain hunting in remote Alaska ranges.
ADF&G Dall Sheep Info →Black Bear
Population: ~100,000 statewide
Weight: 150-400 lbs
Bag Limit: 1-3 per year (varies)
Found throughout forested regions of Alaska. Colors range from black to cinnamon to blonde. Excellent table fare and challenging spot-and-stalk hunting.
ADF&G Black Bear Info →Sitka Blacktail Deer
Population: Variable; weather dependent
Weight: 80-200 lbs
Bag Limit: 3-6 per year (varies)
A smaller subspecies of mule deer found in Southeast Alaska and Kodiak. Liberal limits make this an excellent meat hunting opportunity.
ADF&G Deer Info →Conservation & Sustainability
Alaska's wildlife management is world-renowned. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game carefully manages populations through science-based regulations. Hunters play a crucial role in conservation through license fees and excise taxes on firearms and ammunition (Pittman-Robertson Act).
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