Beware trichinosis in bear meat Hot
Hunting May 21, 2017
Spring bear hunters are harvesting some impressive bruins this month. One thing they need to remember is proper care of the bear meat they bring home. Until June 1 Alaska bear hunters must retain the meat of a harvested black bear. This doesn’t apply to brown bears and black... Read more
Subsistence Board rejects Unit 26 caribou closure; does partial closure for Unit 23
GovernmentHunting May 13, 2017
UPDATE June 26: The Federal Subsistence Board gave Alaska resident hunters a big win Friday. The Board has decided not to restrict Unit 26 caribou hunting to only local subsistence hunters. Recents hearings to consider that closure drew a storm of protest from hunters who rely on the Haul Road... Read more
Update: Bill to require guides for non-resident caribou hunters dead
GovernmentHunting April 27, 2017
UPDATE: We are tardy reporting that the proposed bill to require all non-resident hunters on the North Slope hire a guide to hunt caribou died along with all other pending legislation at the end of this year’s regular Legislative session. Special sessions called and perhaps to be called by... Read more
ADFG Legislative schedule April 24-28
FishingGovernmentHunting April 24, 2017
Here are bills and action pending in the Alaska Legislature this week that affect hunting, fishing and wildlife. House Floor Session Apr 24 Monday 11:00 AM BILL SHORT TITLE STATUS DATE HB 127 CRIM. CONV. OVERTURNED: RECEIVE PAST PFD 3RD RDG, 4/24 CAL(H) 04/19/17 HB 211 NONRESIDENT HUNTING REQUIREMENTS:... Read more
The Center for Biological Diversity on Thursday filed suit in Anchorage against the Trump administration to repeal recent Congressional action to return predator control in Alaska wildlife refuges to the State. The measure, seen by Alaska wildlife managers as a return to local control, has been widely depicted... Read more
Hungry bears are awake and demand respect
Hunting April 23, 2017
Alaska’s bears are awake, hungry and out there looking for anything to eat. There have been multiple reports of both black bears and brown bears roaming through communities throughout Alaska. McHugh Creek Trail is closed after a brown bear feeding on and guarding a winter-killed moose became aggressive. Expect... Read more
Legislation working it’s way through the Alaska Legislature would require non-resident hunters to hire a guide before hunting caribou on the North Slope. Rep. Dean Westlake (D-Kiana) introduced House Bill 211, titled “An Act requiring a nonresident to be accompanied by a guide or resident spouse or relative when hunting... Read more
Board nominees still waiting; Linnell draws opposition over potential conflicts
Hunting April 12, 2017
Update on this story: Governor Bill Walker’s nominees for the Alaska Boards of Fisheries and of Game are among the almost 100 boards and commission appointments still awaiting Legislative approval. And based on the most recent non-meeting, they may be waiting for a while. The House and Senate met... Read more
Updates on Chugach sheep declines
Hunting April 8, 2017
ADF&D’s Tom Lohuis update: Chugach 13D Dall sheep herd has declined by almost half since 1990s Coyotes and eagles are primary predators of lambs: wolves and bears of adult sheep. Read more
Sheep University 2017
Hunting April 8, 2017
Full house at Anchorage Wild Sheep Foundation’s sheep seminars right now. Lots of interest in Alaska sheep hunting! Read more
When is a halibut too big to keep? Hot
Fishing Jun 3, 2017
Beware trichinosis in bear meat Hot
Hunting May 21, 2017
No bait or multiple hooks on Kenai until Aug. 15
Fishing Jul 29, 2020
