The GMCUA was created in 1971 to provide greater protection for sheep that used the Glacier Mountain area. Sheep within the GMCUA are part of the larger Tanana Hills sheep population, which exists in marginal, non-contiguous sheep habitat over an expansive...
Congratulations to Cora Barr, age 15, from Juneau Douglas High School, who took top honors in the 2026 Alaska Junior Duck Stamp Contest with a gouache painting of a Wood Duck. Cora’s artwork was chosen as the Best of Show out of 241 entries from across...
This lack of tanneries has hampered the ability of Native Alaskans to continue maintaining their traditional practices. It’s also led to a worrisome bottleneck of knowledge. With so few people and tanneries left that understand how to properly process seal and...
"When our family Alaska at the end of May 1954, the day after Fairbanks High graduation, Alaska was still a territory and there were many shortcomings to my 11th- and 12th- grade education. Nevertheless, I had already been blessed with experiences...
Harvest during the winter RC867 Fortymile caribou hunt has been slow since December, with a total reported harvest of 190 caribou out of the overall winter quota of 320 bulls. The pre-season zone quotas for this winters hunt were 190...
“For decades, Alaska’s national preserves were managed under a framework that respected the State’s authority, protected subsistence uses and ensured conservation of wildlife resources,” said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. “This proposed rule restores that balance. It reduces unnecessary federal overreach, aligns...
Brown bear draw hunt DB088 in Unit 4 was undersubscribed during the drawing process. There are two permits available. This hunt is limited to nonresident hunters guided by a resident relative within the second-degree of kindred. Permits are available on a...
During the five-day, Southcentral Region meeting, the board will consider approximately 190 proposals related to hunting and trapping regulations for Game Management Units 6, 7, 8, 14C, and 15 as well as Reauthorizations for Antlerless Moose Hunts and Brown Bear Tag...
