THE 2023 MCNEIL RIVER STATE GAME SANCTUARY PERMIT RAFFLE IS LIVE! Permit dates: June 15-18, 2023!
Prize package includes two coveted bear viewing permits for McNeil River State Game Sanctuary and funds towards transportation to the sanctuary, lodging and supplies to make the trip as memorable as possible.
Don't miss out- buy your tickets to win the bear viewing opportunity of a lifetime today!
RAFFLE DATES: DECEMBER 21-APRIL 2 Winner will be selected by random drawing and notified @ noon on April 7, 2023. TICKETS: 1 for $20 | 6 for $100 | 40 for $500 | 100 for $1000
Every ticket purchased helps fund conservation and management of Alaska's non-game species. Even if you don’t win a permit, we’re all winners when we contribute to conservation!
The 2023 Super 7 Big Game Raffle is LIVE featuring 7 species and 7 amazing hunts! Learn more on the Super 7 webpage!
Planes, Lodging, and BEARS, oh my! 2022 Alaska Bear Viewing Raffle in Bear Viewing Permits for 2 at the World Famous McNeil River Alaska State Game Sanctuary! You can support conservation management of Alaska's wild bears and get an up close personal experience of a lifetime thanks to our contributing partners! This is a perfect opportunity for photographers, adventurers, or anyone who appreciates wild Alaskan Brown Bears. Details for the 2022 McNeil River State Game Sanctuary brown bear viewing permit raffle held by the Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska (OFHA) (Alaska Gaming Permit #2854): The winner of this raffle will be entitled to: two access permits for viewing brown bears at the sanctuary, lodging in Homer, Alaska, and floatplane transportation from Homer to the sanctuary. Cost: raffle tickets cost $20 each, 6 for $100, 40 for $500 Dates: raffle tickets will be sold online until 11:59pm on April 24, 2022. Drawing: one winner will be drawn at noon on May 2, 2022 at the office of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 333 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, Alaska. Notification: The winner need not be present and will be notified by phone, email and published on the OHFA website: www.OHFAK.org Who: open to all; VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Permits: winner will receive two (2) Guided Viewing Permits from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), valid for viewing bears at the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary on July 13 to July 16, 2022. The winner may assign these permits through the ADF&G to anyone they choose. Airfare: roundtrip transportation for two (2) via floatplane has been graciously donated by Alaska Northwind Aviation in Homer. www.northwindak.com Lodging: lodging for two (2) (standard room, double occupancy) in Homer has been graciously donated by Aspen Hotels www.aspenhotelsak.com July 11th & Otter Beach Lodges www.otterbeachlodges.com July 16th. Proceeds: The Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska is a 501c3 charitable educational organization and the official foundation of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. OHFA is offering this opportunity though ADF&G’s Special Access Permit program. All net revenue generated from this raffle will benefit the McNeil River sanctuary, the ADF&G’s sanctuary and refuge program, and education in outdoor traditions. All projects will help with the conservation of Alaska’s lands and wildlife. Visit the McNeil River sanctuary website for more information on visiting the sanctuary: www.mcneilriver.adfg.alaska.gov For more information on ADF&G’s sanctuary and refuge program, visit www.refuges.adfg.alaska.gov Note: a person that won a McNeil River sanctuary lottery-issued permit from the ADF&G for the 2021 season is not eligible to visit the sanctuary in 2022; however, they may still purchase raffle tickets.