"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...
The moose population in arctic Alaska expanded in the early 1950s into the limited riparian habitats along river drainages and reached a peak at an estimated 1,400 in the 1980s. The population continued to fluctuate into the 1990s when the population...
Due to difficult travel conditions to and from the hunt area, current harvest rates are below recent years. Moose harvest over the last 5 years has averaged 124 moose annually across both the fall and winter seasons. The last 5 years...
The Farewell moose hunting area in Unit 19C is a very popular destination due to good access and an extensive ATV trail network. Beginning in RY20 the Board of Game implemented a registration permit (RM653) for all hunters to better document...
