Caribou are abundant near the Steese highway in Zones 1 and 4, and we expect the harvest quota to be exceeded in less than a day if opened as scheduled on August 11, 2024. As a conservation measure, the RC860 hunt...
The department attempts to closely manage this population within a narrow range, with an objective of 360 adult bison. Based on survey results, the population cannot sustain the planned harvest, without dropping well below the post-hunt objective. Therefore, the department has...
The RM583 season opens August 20 and closes September 15. Successful hunters are required to report to the Dillingham ADF&G office (phone: 907-842-2334) or online within 5 days of killing a moose. All permit reports must be returned to ADF&G, regardless of...
Managers do not think the population has decreased that far from the peak estimate of nearly 1,900 goats in 2019. An updated survey will be conducted when conditions allow. All hunt zones except the South Baranof zone will be open. Individual...
“We have a responsibility to manage the western Arctic in way that honors the more than 40 Indigenous communities that continue to rely on the resources from the Reserve for subsistence,” said BLM Director Tracy Stone-Manning. “With the rapidly changing climate,...
"I initially went out, looking for a large bull moose that I had seen the day before. I could not locate that bull, but I was fortunate and? bumped into another huge bull moose. This time of year the moose...
“It’s a goal and it’s a dream, and when you have a dream come true it’s such an emotional roller coaster of excitement and relief and joy. But at the same time, I can’t foresee the future on that one.”...
“The amended rule will advance wildlife conservation goals and objectives, including a prohibition on bear baiting in our national preserves, as mandated under the NPS Organic Act of 1916,” NPS Alaska Regional Director Sarah Creachbaum said. “We take our responsibilities under...
