Waterfowlmigratory bird hunting regulations pdf 794 kb alaska falconry manual pdf 711 kb trapping regulations. In general the small game hunting seasons are long late summer through the winter and the bag limits are very liberal. Duck hunting regulations hunting call 18773593003 to book your hunt today. Gao found that 1 the final rule prescribes hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits of mourning, whitewinged, and. Waterfowl hunting regulations before you head out to the field this season, remember to purchase your federal and state waterfowl stamps.
New alaska hunting regulations in effect for military. Acknowledging regional differences in hunting conditions, the service has administratively divided the nation into four flyways for the primary purpose of managing migratory game birds. Ak board of game approves changes to moose permits and. Unlike hunting seasons in the continental united states, many. Small game hunting regulations, alaska department of fish. Refer back to alaska hunting for the map of hunting units.
Let seldovia hunting charters take you to the hottest hunting spots in the kachemak bay area. Caribou hunting was closed on unimak island in 2011 as the herd had declined to very low levels. His big game guiding career has led to hunt many areas of alaska including south central alaska, the alaska peninsula, alaska range, and kodiak island. Alaskas hunting regulations overview, alaska department. This rule prescribes the hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for migratory game birds. Regulations are available free at fish and game offices. Seasons and bag limits pdf 620 kb unit 14c small game summary pdf 158 kb emergency orders. In the handbook you will also be able to find which hunts.
Alaskas hunting regulations overview, alaska department of fish. The structure ensures that a wide range of needs and values are addressed through a high level of public involvement and scrutiny. Wolverines are prominent in the following gmu game management units. The best place to start planning your alaskan hunting trip is by looking at the gmu game. Alaska hunting regulations alaska department of fish and. Nome, will double the unit 22d bag limit for brown bears from one to two, per. Mulchatna caribou herd population drops by half, prompting hunting. Gao found that 1 the final rule prescribes final earlyseason hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and. Alaska s process for enacting fish and wildlife regulations is an outstanding example of an open public process. The alaska department of fish and game provides educational programs and makes policy decisions in order to make hunting in alaska a safe, userfriendly experience for all involved. Download full brochure full brochure, pages 1124, pdf, 8. Caribou bag limit for burgeoning nelchina herd doubled.
Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Species opens closes daily bag squirrel fox, red, gray aug. Seasons and bag limits by game management unit the gmus listed below contain pages 39 9 to view information on big game species, bag limits, seasons, restrictions, and a map of each gmu select a game management unit gmu from the map or the list below. Alaska hunting season regulations affect the use of weapons which depend on animal and weight. Each unit will give specific information about the area, bag limits and more. Southeast alaska king salmon regulations for 2020 update. If you go to unit c and the limit is 5, you can not harvest any form that unit. To view information on big game species, bag limits, seasons, restrictions, and a map of each gmu. In most interior units, each hunter may take three black bears each regulatory year and there is no closed hunting season. Alaskas hunting seasons and bag limits often vary, sometimes drastically, by region. With the alaska herd numbering at least 50,000 animals, some state biologists are worried the caribou may overgraze their range. The regulation handbook contains information on general seasons, registration and. Alaska duck hunting regulations 2019 hunt with aleutian island waterfowlers. Black bears are more plentiful and reproduce at a higher rate than brown bears so black bear seasons are much more liberal.
Adaks caribou are introduced while unimaks herd is native to the island. The national park service and the state of alaska cooperatively manage the wildlife resources of the preserve. Ak board of game approves changes to moose permits and brown. The bear is then counted against the licensed hunters bag limit. Seasons and bag limits for license year july 1, 2020june 30, 2021 will be proposed at the january 2021 meeting of the board of game commissioners. Waterfowl hunting daily bag limit increased your alaska link. A bag limit is a law imposed on hunters and fishermen restricting the number of animals within a specific species or group of species they may kill and keep. Hunting possibilities cape thompson and adak and unimak islands have caribou herds. Tpwd prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, and gender, pursuant to state and federal law. Furbearer beaver, black bear, coyote, arctic fox, red fox, lynx, marten, mink, weasel, muskrat, river otter, squirrel, marmot, wolf, or wolverine. Generally, archery and muzzleloader take methods are prohibited for big game hunts.
The service develops migratory bird hunting regulations by establishing the frameworks, or outside limits, for season lengths, season dates, bag limits, and areas for migratory game bird hunting. The alaska hunting regulations handbook is printed annually in june. The state takes first place in offering a wide selection of large game animals. This rule permits the taking of designated species during the 201920 season. The 1015 per day bag limit regulation is almost seventy years old. For further information on alaska hunting and where to get a license, visit the alaska department of fish and game website. Canada and mexico also establish their waterfowl seasons under the mbta mandate, but independently of other countries. The handbook contains information on general seasons, registration hunts, and bag limits. Use of these maps indicates that you have read and understand the liability statement. Registered big game hunting guide ray paniwozik has lived in alaska for 19 years and has guided hunters and fisherman in alaska since 1996.
Black bear baiting seasons and requirements pdf 436 kb small game. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. If intensive management met the expectation of increased moose harvests. This area is specifically managed by the alaska deparment of fish and game as a trophy brown bear area. Alaska brown bear hunts gary butch king master guide. Juneau the alaska department of fish and game is reminding anglers that the 2020 sport fishing regulations for king salmon in southeast alaska and yakutat remain unchanged except that the resident bag limit of two king salmon has expired and the bag limit for all anglers is one king salmon. Standard requirements for alaska hunting include the purchase of a hunting permit, acquisition of tags or harvest tickets, and adherence to the limits set by bag limits and the season. Alaska duck hunt regulations 2019 alaska duck hunting guides. Migratory game bird regulations hunting outdoor annual. The bag limit applies to game units 9a, 9b, 9c, 17a, 17b, 17c, 18, 19a, and 19b. The current alaska hunting regulations cover harvest limits, seasons, and general hunting restrictions. You may request a hard copy of the alaska hunting regulations by emailing dfg. Adak caribou are abundant and cow season is open all year with no bag limits. Also, be sure to follow all federal, state and local hunting regulations regarding seasons and bag limits.
Alaska grizzly bear hunting, alaska dall sheep hunting. Alaska sea duck hunting from seldovia, alaska sea duck. The board adopted a number of changes for this years hunting regulations, including extending harvesting seasons and expanding permit regulations in moose hunts. The pacific flyway council considers the proposals and submits its recommendations to the service.
Below are the seasons and bag limits for most hunting and trapping seasons for from july 1, 2019 through june 30, 2020. Hunting seasons and bag limits for caribou are as follows. We have six times the human population in alaska now. They were introduced to adak in the 1950s to provide hunting opportunities and emergency food for residents of the adak naval air station. Alaska hunting regulations, alaska department of fish and game. Our seasons and bag limits are the strictest in alaska simply to assure serious sportsmen, who travel this far, the best opportunity to obtain a world record class trophy. To help inform bag limits and regulations the division of wildlife conservation monitors game populations closely and considers hunter harvests and factors like. Seasons and bag limits alabama is rich in natural diversity with more than 1.
American indian and alaska native hunting and fishing rights. Free hunting and fishing licenses for active members of the reserves can only be obtained through the licensing division in juneau. Alaska adventure part 2 hunting in alaska and fishing. It is unlawful to hunt wildlife, except foxes, crows and coyotes, on sundays. Everything you need to plan your alaska hunting trips for 2020. Alaska hunting maps by game management unit, alaska. Alaska, alces alces, caribou, diet, food, hunting, odocoileus hemionus.
Caribou bag limit for burgeoning nelchina herd doubled anchorage. In alaska, the season framework runs from september 1 to january 26. Alaska hunting and trapping regulations, alaska department. Since 1950 alaska is the only state in the pacific flyway allowing a special sea duck season which at that time was 10 per day in addition to the 6 general duck bag. The handbook provides information on the kind of tag e. An alaska state hunting license is required for all hunters age 16 or older. The first is a general season and thus run according to conventional procedure. To request an accommodation or obtain information in an alternative format, please contact tpwd on a text telephone tty at 5123898915 or by relay texas at 7. From black bear, caribou and moose to mountain goats and muskox, alaska is a premier hunting destination. The following are three animals to hunt during the winter in alaska. Exceptions and waivers for our baggage policies alaska. American indian and alaska native hunting and fishing rights the centers for disease control and prevention cdc is committed to endorsing traditional foods as an effective approach for health promotion and diabetes prevention in american indians and alaska natives aian communities. You can only harvest the number of animals in the unit you are hunting. Bag and possession limits vary by species and by area.
Those who violate these laws or other hunting laws are. The board adopted a number of changes for this years hunting. You go to unit b and the limit is 12, you can harvest 2 more animlas. When asked whether bag limits could be raised due to high numbers of small game, merizon said the limits are already liberal and season dates and bag limits are. Alaska hunting seasons vary greatly from hunting seasons and game found in the lower 48 states. Hunting and trapping bag limits and seasons in alaska. Alaska hunting seasons, 20192020 hunting season hq. Specific regulations authorize long seasons and liberal bag limits for ungu. This season, hunters are limited to taking one caribou instead of the usual two.
Tok cutoff and south of the alaska highway within the tok river drainage 1 bull unit 12, that portion west of the glenn highway tok cutoff and south of the alaska highway, excluding the tok river drainage 1 bull by registration aug. Department of the interior, fish and wildlife service. Department of the interior alaska department of natural. Size limits and hunting seasons sometimes accompany bag limits which place restrictions on the size of those animals and the time of year during which hunters may legally kill them. Season lengths and bag limits vary among flyways and nations due to differences in migration patterns, hunter numbers, harvest pressure, and waterfowl abundance. I go hunting and fishing on the denali highway in central alaska with tommy my son, my brother dan, and a few of my nephews. Alaska hunting law provides for two different kinds of hunting seasons. Beginning at the intersection of the mississippi state line and us hwy. For additional information or suggestions on planning a hunt, visit the alaska department of fish and game website. The importance of moose, caribou, deer and small game in the. Alaska alaska drivers manual alaska motorcycle manual alaska commercial drivers alaska hunting. Hunters have the opportunity to hunt many species in alabama including, whitetailed deer, wild turkey, mourning doves, bobwhite quail, feral hogs, waterfowl. When the base closed in 1994, hunting declined sharply, and the caribou population exploded to more than triple in size. The sections below are split into smaller files focused on the categories listed.
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