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Part III
Department of Agriculture
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36 CFR Part 242
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50 CFR Part 100
Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska--2022-23
and 2023-24 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations; Final Rule
Federal Register / Vol. 87 , No. 142 / Tuesday, July 26, 2022 / Rules
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
36 CFR Part 242
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. FWS-R7-SM-2020-0077; FXFR13350700640 FF07J00000 223]
RIN 1018-BF10
Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska--
2022-23 and 2023-24 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture; Fish and Wildlife Service,
Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule establishes regulations for seasons, harvest
limits, and methods and means related to the taking of wildlife for
subsistence uses in Alaska for the 2022-2023 and 2023-24 regulatory
years. The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) completes the biennial
process of revising subsistence hunting and trapping regulations in
even-numbered years and subsistence fishing and shellfish regulations
in odd-numbered years; public proposal and review processes take place
during the preceding year. The Board also addresses customary and
traditional use determinations during the applicable biennial cycle.
This rule also revises the customary and traditional use determinations
for wildlife, the general regulations, and a deferred proposal from the
last fish cycle.
DATES: This rule is effective July 26, 2022.
ADDRESSES: The comments received on the proposed rule as well as the
Board meeting transcripts are available at https://www.regulations.gov
in Docket No. FWS-R7-SM-2020-0077. Board meeting transcripts are also
available for review at the Office of Subsistence Management, 1011 East
Tudor Road, Mail Stop 121, Anchorage, AK 99503, or on the Office of
Subsistence Management website (https://www.doi.gov/subsistence).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Chair, Federal Subsistence Board, c/o
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Attention: Sue Detwiler, Assistant
Regional Director, Office of Subsistence Management; (907) 786-3888 or
subsistence@fws.gov. For questions specific to National Forest System
lands, contact Gregory Risdahl, Regional Subsistence Program Leader,
USDA, Forest Service, Alaska Region; (907) 302-7354 or
gregory.risdahl@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Under Title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation
Act (ANILCA) (16 U.S.C. 3111-3126), the Secretary of the Interior and
the Secretary of Agriculture (Secretaries) jointly implement the
Federal Subsistence Management Program. This program provides a
preference for take of fish and wildlife resources for subsistence uses
on Federal public lands and waters in Alaska. The Secretaries published
temporary regulations to carry out this program in the Federal Register
on June 29, 1990 (55 FR 27114) and published final regulations in the
Federal Register on May 29, 1992 (57 FR 22940). The Program has
subsequently amended these regulations a number of times. Because this
program is a joint effort between Interior and Agriculture, these
regulations are located in two titles of the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR): title 36, ``Parks, Forests, and Public Property,''
and title 50, ``Wildlife and Fisheries,'' at 36 CFR 242.1-242.28 and 50
CFR 100.1-100.28, respectively. The regulations contain subparts as
follows: Subpart A, General Provisions; Subpart B, Program Structure;
Subpart C, Board Determinations; and Subpart D, Subsistence Taking of
Fish and Wildlife.
Consistent with subpart B of these regulations, the Secretaries
established a Federal Subsistence Board (FSB or Board) to administer
the Federal Subsistence Management Program. The Board comprises:
A Chair appointed by the Secretary of the Interior with
concurrence of the Secretary of Agriculture;
The Alaska Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service;
The Alaska Regional Director, National Park Service;
The Alaska State Director, Bureau of Land Management;
The Alaska Regional Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs;
The Alaska Regional Forester, USDA Forest Service (USFS);
and
Two public members appointed by the Secretary of the
Interior with concurrence of the Secretary of Agriculture.
Through the Board, these agencies participate in the development of
regulations for subparts C and D, which, among other things, set forth
program eligibility and specific harvest seasons and limits.
In administering the program, the Secretaries divided Alaska into
10 subsistence resource regions, each of which is represented by a
Regional Advisory Council (Council or RAC). The RACs provide a forum
for rural residents with personal knowledge of local conditions and
resource requirements to have a meaningful role in the subsistence
management of fish and wildlife on Federal public lands in Alaska. The
Council members represent varied geographical, cultural, and user
interests within each region.
The Board addresses customary and traditional (C&T) use
determinations during the applicable biennial cycle. Section __.24
(customary and traditional use determinations) was originally published
in the Federal Register on May 29, 1992 (57 FR 22940). The regulations
at 36 CFR 242.4 and 50 CFR 100.4 define ``customary and traditional
use'' as ``a long-established, consistent pattern of use, incorporating
beliefs and customs which have been transmitted from generation to
generation . . . .'' Since 1992, the Board has made a number of
customary and traditional use determinations at the request of affected
subsistence users. Those modifications, along with some administrative
corrections, were published in the Federal Register as follows:
Modifications to Sec. __.24
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Rule made changes to
Federal Register citation Date of publication the following
provisions of __.24
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59 FR 27462................. May 27, 1994........ Wildlife and Fish/
Shellfish.
59 FR 51855................. October 13, 1994.... Wildlife and Fish/
Shellfish.
60 FR 10317................. February 24, 1995... Wildlife and Fish/
Shellfish.
61 FR 39698................. July 30, 1996....... Wildlife and Fish/
Shellfish.
62 FR 29016................. May 29, 1997........ Wildlife and Fish/
Shellfish.
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63 FR 35332................. June 29, 1998....... Wildlife and Fish/
Shellfish.
63 FR 46148................. August 28, 1998..... Wildlife and Fish/
Shellfish.
64 FR 1276.................. January 8, 1999..... Fish/Shellfish.
64 FR 35776................. July 1, 1999........ Wildlife.
65 FR 40730................. June 30, 2000....... Wildlife.
66 FR 10142................. February 13, 2001... Fish/Shellfish.
66 FR 33744................. June 25, 2001....... Wildlife.
67 FR 5890.................. February 7, 2002.... Fish/Shellfish.
67 FR 43710................. June 28, 2002....... Wildlife.
68 FR 7276.................. February 12, 2003... Fish/Shellfish.
69 FR 5018.................. February 3, 2004.... Fish/Shellfish.
69 FR 40174................. July 1, 2004........ Wildlife.
70 FR 13377................. March 21, 2005...... Fish/Shellfish.
70 FR 36268................. June 22, 2005....... Wildlife.
71 FR 15569................. March 29, 2006...... Fish/Shellfish.
71 FR 37642................. June 30, 2006....... Wildlife.
72 FR 12676................. March 16, 2007...... Fish/Shellfish.
72 FR 73426................. December 27, 2007... Wildlife/Fish.
73 FR 35726................. June 26, 2008....... Wildlife.
74 FR 14049................. March 30, 2009...... Fish/Shellfish.
75 FR 37918................. June 30, 2010....... Wildlife.
76 FR 12564................. March 8, 2011....... Fish/Shellfish.
77 FR 35482................. June 13, 2012....... Wildlife.
79 FR 35232................. June 19, 2014....... Wildlife.
81 FR 52528................. August 8, 2016...... Wildlife.
83 FR 3079.................. January 23, 2018.... Fish.
83 FR 50758................. October 9, 2018..... Wildlife.
84 FR 39744................. August 12, 2019..... Fish.
85 FR 74796................. November 23, 2020... Wildlife.
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Current Rule
The Departments published a proposed rule on February 23, 2021 (86
FR 10899), to amend the wildlife sections of subparts C and D of 36 CFR
part 242 and 50 CFR part 100. The proposed rule opened a comment
period, which closed on May 24, 2021. The Departments advertised the
proposed rule by mail, email, web page, social media, radio, and
newspaper. During that period, the RACs met and, in addition to other
Council business, generated proposals and received suggestions for
proposals from the public. The Board received 58 proposals for changes
to subparts C and D and reviewed 15 wildlife closure reviews. In
addition to the proposals listed below, 4 comments on the proposed rule
were received from the public. Three were in support of the proposed
rule based on conservation concerns and providing a subsistence
lifestyle for rural Alaskans. The one comment in opposition, stated
that wildlife should be ``left alone and not disturbed''. Title VIII of
ANILCA reguires the Secretaries to promulgate regulations and provide
for a preference on the take of fish and wildlife resources for
nonwasteful subsistence uses.
After the comment period closed, the Board prepared a booklet
describing the proposals and distributed it to the public. The
proposals were also available online. The public then had an additional
45 days in which to comment on the proposals for changes to the
regulations.
The 10 RACs met again, received public comments, and formulated
their recommendations to the Board on proposals for their respective
regions. The Councils had a substantial role in reviewing the proposed
rule and making recommendations for the final rule. Moreover, a Council
Chair, or a designated representative, presented each Council's
recommendations at the Board meeting that was held April 12-15, 2022.
These final regulations reflect Board review and consideration of RAC
recommendations, Tribal and Alaska Native corporation consultations,
public comments, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G)
recommendations. The public received extensive opportunity to review
and comment on all changes.
Of the 58 proposals, one was withdrawn by the proponent, one was a
deferred proposal from the previous rulemaking cycle pertaining to fish
regulations, 25 were on the Board's non-consensus agenda, and 31 were
on the consensus agenda. The consensus agenda is made up of proposals
for which there is agreement among the affected Councils, a majority of
the Interagency Staff Committee, and the ADF&G concerning a proposed
regulatory action. Anyone may request that the Board remove a proposal
from the consensus agenda and place it on the non-consensus agenda. The
Board votes en masse on the consensus agenda after deliberation and
action on the non-consensus agenda.
Board actions on each proposal and closure review are listed below.
When making decisions, the Board may use, but is not limited to, the
following guidelines for consideration of whether a proposal: provides
a subsistence priority on public lands, is supported by substantial
scientific and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) evidence,
recognizes principles of fish and wildlife conservation, provides
opportunity, and would not be detrimental or place undue burden on
rural Alaskan subsistence users.
Analysis and justification for the action taken on each proposal
are available for review at the Office of Subsistence Management, 1011
East Tudor Road, Mail Stop 121, Anchorage, Alaska 99503, or on the
Federal Subsistence Management Programs website (http://www.doi.gov/subsistence/index.cfm) or at https://www.regulations.gov in Docket No.
FWS-R7-SM-2020-0077.
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Federal
Proposal No. Species or issue Unit(s) General Subsistence
description Board action
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WP22-01.............. General regulations....... Statewide................. Define who is/is Adopt.
not a
participant in
a community
harvest program.
WP22-02.............. Various................... 6, 9, 10, 22, 23, 26...... Rescind Adopt.
restrictions
for designated
hunters in
areas with
community
harvest systems
in place.
WP22-xx.............. Moose..................... 3......................... Require the use Withdrawn.
of locking tags.
WP22-03.............. Wolves.................... 2......................... Establish Adopt with
precise Office of
requirements Subsistence
for information Management
taking for the (OSM) and
harvest of Southcentral
wolves. RAC (SCRAC)
modification
to remove the
7-day
reporting
requirement.
WP22-04.............. Elk....................... 1-4....................... Establish a hunt Adopt.
with a year-
round season.
WP22-05.............. Elk....................... 3......................... Establish a hunt Reject.
under a draw
permit system.
WP22-06.............. Moose..................... 3......................... Establish a Reject.
quota and place
restrictions on
harvest limit.
WP22-07.............. Deer...................... 4......................... Closure to non- Defer until
federally 2023 FSB
qualified winter meeting
users, to gather more
Admiralty data and
Island. address
options to
prevent user
conflict.
WP22-08.............. Deer...................... 4......................... Place a harvest Defer until
restriction on 2023 FSB
non-federally winter meeting
qualified users. to gather more
data and
address
options to
prevent user
conflict.
WP22-09.............. Deer...................... 4......................... Closure to non- Reject.
federally
qualified
users, Lisianki
Strait.
WP22-10.............. Deer...................... 4......................... Reduce bag limit Defer until
to non- 2023 FSB
federally winter meeting
qualified to gather more
subsistence data and
hunters. address
options to
prevent user
conflict.
WP22-11.............. Goat...................... 5A........................ Rescind the Adopt with OSM
harvest quota. modification
to remove the
language
describing an
announcement
of the quota
from unit-
specific
regulations
and maintain
in the
delegation of
authority
letter only.
WCR22-01............. Deer...................... 2......................... Prince of Wales Maintain status
Island closed quo.
Aug. 1-15,
except for use
by federally
qualified
subsistence
users; non-
federally
qualified users
may harvest
only two bucks.
WCR22-02............. Moose..................... 5......................... Unit 5A, except Maintain status
Nunatak Bench-- quo.
seasonal
closures to non-
federally
qualified users.
WP22-12.............. Deer...................... 6D........................ Revise hunt Adopt with
areas and SCRAC
season dates. modification
to restrict
the January
season harvest
limit to one
deer in all of
Unit 6.
WP22-13.............. Deer...................... 6......................... Add deer to Reject.
designated
hunter list.
WP22-14.............. Black bear................ 6......................... Increase harvest Reject.
limit.
WP22-15.............. General trapping.......... 7......................... Adjust language Reject.
to restrict
trapping in a
portion of USFS
lands in Unit 7.
WP22-16.............. Moose..................... 15A, 15B.................. C&T use Adopt.
determination
(Moose Pass).
WP22-17.............. Moose..................... 7......................... C&T use Adopt.
determination
(Moose Pass).
WP22-18.............. Moose..................... 15A, 15B.................. C&T use Adopt.
determination
(Moose Pass).
WP22-19.............. Moose..................... 15C....................... C&T use Reject.
determination
(Moose Pass).
WP22-20.............. Moose..................... 15C....................... C&T use Reject.
determination
(Cooper
Landing).
WP22-21.............. Caribou................... 7......................... C&T use Adopt.
determination
(Moose Pass).
WP22-22.............. Caribou................... 15B, 15C.................. C&T use Adopt as
determination modified by
(Moose Pass). SCRAC to
remove Unit
15C.
WP22-23.............. Goat...................... 7......................... C&T use Adopt.
determination
(Moose Pass).
WP22-24.............. Goat...................... 15........................ C&T use Adopt as
determination modified by
(Moose Pass). SCRAC to
remove Unit
15C.
WP22-25a............. Sheep..................... 7......................... C&T use Adopt.
determination
(Cooper
Landing).
WP22-25b............. Sheep..................... 7......................... Establish hunt.. Adopt with OSM
modification
to establish a
Federal
drawing permit
hunt for sheep
in Unit 7 with
a harvest
limit of one
ram with full
curl horn or
larger, and
delegate
authority to
the Seward
District
Ranger of the
Chugach
National
Forest to
close the
season and set
the harvest
quota, the
number of
permits to be
issued, and
any needed
permit
conditions via
delegation of
authority
letter only.
WP22-26a............. Sheep..................... 7......................... C&T use Adopt.
determination
(Moose Pass).
WP22-26b............. Sheep..................... 7......................... Establish hunt.. Take no action.
WP22-27.............. Sheep..................... 15........................ C&T use Adopt with
determination SCRAC
(Cooper Landing modification
and Ninilchik). to recognize
C&T
determination
of sheep for
Cooper Landing
only in Units
15A and 15B
(remove 15C).
WP22-28.............. Moose..................... 7......................... Extend hunting Adopt with
season by 5 SCRAC
days from Sep. modification
25. to shift the
season to Aug.
20-Sep. 25.
WP22-29.............. Moose..................... 7......................... Extend hunting Take no action.
season.
WP22-30.............. Moose..................... 15........................ Extend hunting Adopt with
season. SCRAC
modification
to shift the
season to Aug.
20-Sep. 25.
WP22-31.............. Moose..................... 15........................ Extend hunting Take no action.
season.
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WP22-32.............. Bear, Caribou, Sheep, 15........................ C&T use Reject.
Moose. determination
(North Fork
Rural
Community).
WP22-33.............. Black bear................ 11, 12.................... Rescind sealing Adopt.
requirement.
WP22-34.............. Sheep..................... 11, 12.................... Change salvage Reject.
requirements
for sheep; meat-
on-bone salvage
requirement.
WP22-35.............. Caribou................... 11........................ Establish a may- Adopt with OSM
be-announced modification
season. to delegate
authority to
the WRST
superintendent
to announce
season dates,
harvest
quotas, and
the number of
permits to be
issued; to
define harvest
areas; and to
open and close
the season via
a delegation
of authority
letter only.
WP22-36.............. Moose, Caribou............ 11, 12, 13................ Incorporate WSA Adopt with the
20-02 temporary OSM
regulations modification
into permanent and a Board
regulations. amendment to
define the
hunt area for
the Ahtna
Intertribal
Resource
Commission
community
harvest system
in Unit 12.
WP22-37.............. Ptarmigan................. 9D........................ C&T use Adopt with OSM
determination modification;
(Cold Bay, King all residents
Cove, Sand of Unit 9D.
Point,
Belkofski,
Sanak, Pauloff
Harbor, Unga,
Nelson Lagoon).
WP22-38a............. Caribou................... 10........................ Add Cold Bay and Adopt.
Nelson Lagoon
to existing C&T
determination.
WP22-38b............. Caribou................... 10........................ Allow federally Adopt with OSM
qualified and Kodiak/
subsistence Aleutians RAC
users access to modification;
Federal public to remove the
lands for the closure from
taking of the unit-
caribou. specific
regulations
and delegate
authority to
the Izembek
National
Wildlife
Refuge (NWR)
Refuge Manager
to open and
close Federal
public lands
to non-
federally
qualified
users annually
based on the
current
population
status of the
Unimak caribou
herd in
consultation
with ADF&G
staff via
delegation of
authority
letter.
WP22-39.............. Hare...................... 9, 17..................... Establish Adopt with OSM
specific modification
harvest revising the
regulations for definition of
Alaska hare. hare and with
Bristol Bay
RAC to change
the season
closing date
to March 31.
WP22-40.............. Wolves, Wolverine......... 9B, 9C 17B, 17C........... Allow the use of Defer to Jan
snowmachines to 2023 FSB
position wolves meeting to
and wolverines. allow
additional
time to revise
text.
WP22-41.............. Caribou................... 9A, 9C.................... Delegate Adopt.
authority to
the Togiak NWR
manager to open/
close seasons,
announce
harvest limits,
and set sex
restrictions
via delegation
of authority
letter.
WCR22-05............. Moose..................... 9......................... 9C, Naknek Maintain status
River--Dec. quo.
closure to non-
federally
qualified users.
WCR22-07............. Caribou................... 17........................ Nushagak Maintain status
Peninsula--clos quo.
ed to non-
federally
qualified users
unless pop.
>900 caribou.
WP22-42.............. Moose..................... 18 Remainder.............. Increase the Adopt.
harvest limit.
WP22-43.............. Moose..................... 18........................ Revise the Reject.
delegation of
authority for
the Refuge
Manager to
adjust harvest
limits based on
water levels.
WP22-44.............. Moose..................... 18........................ Change season Adopt with OSM
dates and modification
establish a may- to revise the
be-announced regulatory
season. language and
to delegate
authority to
the Yukon
Delta NWR
manager to
announce the
winter season
and set
harvest quotas
via delegation
of authority
letter only.
WP22-45.............. Hare...................... 18, 22, 23................ Establish Adopt with OSM
specific modification
harvest to shorten the
regulations for season to Aug.
Alaska hare. 1-May 31 and
to modify the
definition of
hare.
WP22-46.............. Brown bear................ 24B....................... Increase harvest Adopt.
limit.
WP22-47.............. Caribou................... 22........................ Allow the Reject.
harvest of
calves.
WP22-48.............. Moose..................... 22A....................... Revise hunt area Adopt.
boundaries.
WP22-49.............. Moose..................... 22A....................... Remove federally Adopt.
qualified
restriction;
change to match
hunting season
established for
residents and
nonresidents by
Alaska Board of
Game.
WCR22-09b............ Moose..................... 22........................ Unit 22A Modify the
Unalakleet closure; only
drainage--close open to
d except to federally
Unalakleet qualified
residents. subsistence
users.
WCR22-09c............ Moose..................... 22........................ Unit 22A Maintain status
remainder--seas quo.
onal closure to
non-federally
qualified users.
WCR22-11/12.......... Moose..................... 22........................ WCR22-11: Unit Maintain status
22B, W. Darby quo.
Mtns-Fall--clos
ed to non-
federally
qualified
users. WCR22-
12: Unit 22B, W
Darby Mtns-
Winter--closed
except by White
Mtn. and
Golovin.
WCR22-13............. Moose..................... 22........................ Unit 22D, Maintain status
Kougarok, quo.
Kuzitrin,
Pilgrim
drainages--clos
ed except by
Unit 22C and
22D residents.
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WCR22-14............. Moose..................... 22........................ Unit 22D, W Maintain status
Tisuk and quo.
Canyon
drainage--close
d except by
Unit 22C and
22D residents.
WCR22-16............. Moose..................... 22........................ Unit 22E--closed Maintain status
to non- quo.
federally
qualified users.
WP22-50.............. Beaver.................... 23........................ Trapping: Adopt with OSM
Increase modification
harvest limit to combine
to ``no limit''. Unit 23
trapping
areas.
WCR22-18............. Sheep..................... 23........................ Unit 23-Baird Maintain status
Mtns--closed to quo.
non-federally
qualified users.
WCR22-27............. Musk ox................... 23........................ Unit 23, Cape Eliminate
Krusenstern closure as
National recommended by
Monument--close OSM.
d to residents
of Point Hope.
WCR22-45............. Caribou................... 23........................ Unit 23-Noatak-- Maintain status
closed to non- quo.
federally
qualified users.
WP22-51.............. Moose..................... 20B....................... Remove Minto Adopt.
Flats
registration
hunt.
WP22-52.............. Moose..................... 25A....................... Lengthen season. Adopt with
Eastern
Interior RAC
and ADF&G
modification
to extend the
season in the
Coleen, Firth,
and Old Crow
River
drainages
only.
WP22-53.............. Arctic fox................ 25........................ Establish season/ Adopt.
harvest limits.
WCR22-22............. Moose..................... 25........................ Unit 25D west-- Maintain status
closed except quo.
by 25D west
residents.
WP22-54.............. Moose..................... 26A....................... Revise the hunt Adopt with OSM
area. modification
to revise the
hunt area
descriptor.
WP22-55.............. Musk ox................... 26A....................... Establish a hunt Adopt with OSM
modification
to revise the
hunt area
descriptor,
require
drawing
permits, and
delegate
authority to
manage the
hunt to the
BLM Arctic
District
Office
Manager.
WP22-56.............. Brown bear................ 26A....................... Harvest limit... Adopt.
WCR22-25............. Musk ox................... 26........................ Unit 26C--closed Maintain status
except by quo.
Kaktovik
residents.
FP21-10.............. Salmon.................... Lower Copper River Harvest Implement salmon Adopt with OSM
Area. subsistence modification
fishery; and Board
harvest limit. amendment to
allow fishing
by dip net and
rod and reel
only, delay
the start of
the fishery to
June 1, and
prohibit dip-
netting by
boats.
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These final regulations reflect Board review and consideration of
Regional Advisory Council recommendations, Tribal and Alaska Native
corporation consultations, public and ADF&G comments. The proposals
indicated above as ``adopted'' are reflected in the rule portion of
this document as revisions to the subsistence management regulations.
Because this rule concerns public lands managed by an agency or
agencies in both the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior,
identical text will be incorporated into 36 CFR part 242 and 50 CFR
part 100.
Conformance With Statutory and Regulatory Authorities
Administrative Procedure Act Compliance
The Board has provided extensive opportunity for public input and
involvement in compliance with Administrative Procedure Act
requirements, including publishing a proposed rule in the Federal
Register, participation in multiple Regional Council meetings,
additional public review and comment on all proposals for regulatory
change, and opportunity for additional public comment during the Board
meeting prior to deliberation. Additionally, an administrative
mechanism exists (and has been used by the public) to request
reconsideration of the Board's decision on any particular proposal for
regulatory change (36 CFR 242.20 and 50 CFR 100.20). Therefore, the
Board believes that sufficient public notice and opportunity for
involvement have been given to affected persons regarding Board
decisions.
In the more than 30 years that the Program has been operating, no
benefit to the public has been demonstrated by delaying the effective
date of the subsistence regulations. A lapse in regulatory control
could affect the continued viability of fish or wildlife populations
and future subsistence opportunities for rural Alaskans, and would
generally fail to serve the overall public interest. Therefore, the
Board finds good cause pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to make this rule
effective upon the date set forth in DATES to ensure continued
operation of the subsistence program.
National Environmental Policy Act Compliance
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement that described four
alternatives for developing a Federal Subsistence Management Program
was distributed for public comment on October 7, 1991. The Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was published on February 28,
1992. The Record of Decision (ROD) on Subsistence Management for
Federal Public Lands in Alaska was signed April 6, 1992. The selected
alternative in the FEIS (Alternative IV) defined the administrative
framework of an annual regulatory cycle for subsistence regulations.
A 1997 environmental assessment dealt with the expansion of Federal
jurisdiction over fisheries and is available at the office listed under
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The Secretary of the Interior, with
concurrence of the Secretary of Agriculture, determined that expansion
of Federal jurisdiction does not constitute a major Federal action
significantly affecting the human environment and, therefore, signed a
Finding of No Significant Impact.
Section 810 of ANILCA
An ANILCA section 810 analysis was completed as part of the FEIS
process on the Federal Subsistence Management Program. The intent of
all Federal subsistence regulations is to accord subsistence uses of
fish and wildlife on public lands a priority over the taking of fish
and wildlife on such lands for other purposes, unless restriction is
necessary to conserve healthy fish and wildlife populations. The final
section 810 analysis determination appeared in the April 6, 1992, ROD
and concluded that the Program, under Alternative IV with an annual
process for setting
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subsistence regulations, may have some local impacts on subsistence
uses, but will not likely restrict subsistence uses significantly.
During the subsequent environmental assessment process for
extending fisheries jurisdiction, an evaluation of the effects of this
rule was conducted in accordance with section 810. That evaluation also
supported the Secretaries' determination that the rule will not reach
the ``may significantly restrict'' threshold that would require notice
and hearings under ANILCA section 810(a).
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA)
This final rule does not contain any new collections of information
that require Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval under the
PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). OMB has reviewed and approved the
collections of information associated with the subsistence regulations
at 36 CFR part 242 and 50 CFR part 100, and assigned OMB Control Number
1018-0075, with an expiration date of January 31, 2024. We may not
conduct or sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection
of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Regulatory Planning and Review (Executive Orders 12866 and 13563)
Executive Order 12866 provides that the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of Management and Budget will
review all significant rules. OIRA has determined that this rule is not
significant.
Executive Order 13563 reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866 while
calling for improvements in the nation's regulatory system to promote
predictability, to reduce uncertainty, and to use the best, most
innovative, and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory ends.
The executive order directs agencies to consider regulatory approaches
that reduce burdens and maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for
the public where these approaches are relevant, feasible, and
consistent with regulatory objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes further
that regulations must be based on the best available science and that
the rulemaking process must allow for public participation and an open
exchange of ideas. We have developed this rule in a manner consistent
with these requirements.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.)
requires preparation of flexibility analyses for rules that will have a
significant effect on a substantial number of small entities, which
include small businesses, organizations, or governmental jurisdictions.
In general, the resources to be harvested under this rule are already
being harvested and consumed by the local harvester and do not result
in an additional dollar benefit to the economy. However, we estimate
that two million pounds of meat are harvested by subsistence users
annually and, if given an estimated dollar value of $3.00 per pound,
this amount would equate to about $6 million in food value Statewide.
Based upon the amounts and values cited above, the Departments certify
that this rulemaking will not have a significant economic effect on a
substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the
Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
Under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (5
U.S.C. 801 et seq.), this rule is not a major rule. It does not have an
effect on the economy of $100 million or more, will not cause a major
increase in costs or prices for consumers, and does not have
significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment,
productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to
compete with foreign-based enterprises.
Executive Order 12630
Title VIII of ANILCA requires the Secretaries to administer a
subsistence priority on public lands. The scope of this Program is
limited by definition to certain public lands. Likewise, these
regulations have no potential takings of private property implications
as defined by Executive Order 12630.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Secretaries have determined and certify pursuant to the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, 2 U.S.C. 1502 et seq., that this
rulemaking will not impose a cost of $100 million or more in any given
year on local or State governments or private entities. The
implementation of this rule is by Federal agencies, and there is no
cost imposed on any State or local entities or tribal governments.
Executive Order 12988
The Secretaries have determined that these regulations meet the
applicable standards provided in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of Executive
Order 12988, regarding civil justice reform.
Executive Order 13132
In accordance with Executive Order 13132, the rule does not have
sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a
federalism summary impact statement. Title VIII of ANILCA precludes the
State from exercising subsistence management authority over fish and
wildlife resources on Federal lands unless it meets certain
requirements.
Executive Order 13175
The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, Title VIII,
does not provide specific rights to tribes for the subsistence taking
of wildlife, fish, and shellfish. However, the Board provided federally
recognized Tribes and Alaska Native corporations opportunities to
consult on this rule. Consultation with Alaska Native corporations are
based on Public Law 108-199, div. H, Sec. 161, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat.
452, as amended by Public Law 108-447, div. H, title V, Sec. 518, Dec.
8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3267, which provides that: ``The Director of the
Office of Management and Budget and all Federal agencies shall
hereafter consult with Alaska Native corporations on the same basis as
Indian tribes under Executive Order No. 13175.''
The Secretaries, through the Board, provided a variety of
opportunities for consultation: commenting on proposed changes to the
existing rule; engaging in dialogue at the Regional Council meetings;
engaging in dialogue at the Board's meetings; and providing input in
person, by mail, email, or phone at any time during the rulemaking
process.
On April 12, 2022, the Board provided federally recognized Tribes
and Alaska Native Corporations a specific opportunity to consult on
this rule prior to the start of its public regulatory meeting.
Federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations were
notified by mail and telephone and were given the opportunity to attend
via teleconference.
Executive Order 13211
This Executive Order requires agencies to prepare statements of
energy effects when undertaking certain actions. However, this rule is
not a significant regulatory action under E.O. 13211, affecting energy
supply, distribution, or use, and no statement of energy effects is
required.
Drafting Information
Theo Matuskowitz drafted these regulations under the guidance of
Sue Detwiler of the Office of Subsistence Management, Alaska Regional
Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
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Anchorage, Alaska. Additional assistance was provided by
Chris McKee, Alaska State Office, Bureau of Land Management;
Kim Jochum, Alaska Regional Office, National Park Service;
Dr. Glenn Chen, Alaska Regional Office, Bureau of Indian
Affairs;
Jill Klein, Alaska Regional Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service; and
Gregory Risdahl, Alaska Regional Office, USDA Forest Service.
List of Subjects
36 CFR Part 242
Administrative practice and procedure, Alaska, Fish, National
forests, Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Wildlife.
50 CFR Part 100
Administrative practice and procedure, Alaska, Fish, National
forests, Public lands, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Wildlife.
Regulation Promulgation
For the reasons set out in the preamble, the Federal Subsistence
Board amends title 36, part 242, and title 50, part 100, of the Code of
Federal Regulations, as set forth below.
PART __--SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS IN
ALASKA
0
1. The authority citation for 36 CFR part 242 and 50 CFR part 100
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 3, 472, 551, 668dd, 3101-3126; 18 U.S.C.
3551-3586; 43 U.S.C. 1733.
Subpart C--Board Determinations
0
2. Amend Sec. __.24 by revising table 1 to paragraph (a)(1) to read as
follows:
Sec. __.24 Customary and traditional use determinations.
(a) * * *
(1) * * *
Table 1 to Paragraph (a)(1)
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Area Species Determination
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unit 1........................ Black Bear....... Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 1........................ Brown Bear....... Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 1........................ Deer............. Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 1........................ Goat............. Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 1........................ Moose............ Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 2........................ Black Bear....... Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 2........................ Deer............. Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 3........................ Black Bear....... Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 3........................ Brown Bear....... Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 3........................ Deer............. Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 3........................ Elk.............. Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 3........................ Moose............ Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 4........................ Brown Bear....... Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 4........................ Deer............. Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 4........................ Goat............. Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 5........................ Black Bear....... Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 5........................ Brown Bear....... Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 5........................ Deer............. Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 5........................ Goat............. Residents of Units 1-
5.
Unit 5........................ Moose............ Residents of Unit 5A.
Unit 5........................ Wolf............. Residents of Unit 5A.
Unit 6A....................... Black Bear....... Residents of Yakutat
and Units 6C and 6D,
excluding residents
of Whittier.
Unit 6, remainder............. Black Bear....... Residents of Units 6C
and 6D, excluding
residents of
Whittier.
Unit 6........................ Brown Bear....... No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 6A....................... Goat............. Residents of Units
5A, 6C, Chenega Bay,
and Tatitlek.
Unit 6C and Unit 6D........... Goat............. Residents of Units 6C
and 6D.
Unit 6A....................... Moose............ Residents of Units
5A, 6A, 6B, and 6C.
Unit 6B and Unit 6C........... Moose............ Residents of Units
6A, 6B, and 6C.
Unit 6D....................... Moose............ Residents of Unit 6D.
Unit 6A....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units
5A, 6, 9, 10 (Unimak
Island only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 6, remainder............. Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 7........................ Brown Bear....... No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 7........................ Caribou.......... Residents of Cooper
Landing, Hope, and
Moose Pass.
Unit 7, Brown Mountain hunt Goat............. Residents of Port
area. Graham and Nanwalek.
Unit 7, remainder............. Goat............. Residents of Chenega
Bay, Cooper Landing,
Hope, Moose Pass,
Nanwalek, Ninilchik,
Port Graham,
Seldovia, and
Tatilek.
Unit 7........................ Moose............ Residents of Chenega
Bay, Cooper Landing,
Hope, Moose Pass,
and Tatitlek.
Unit 7........................ Sheep............ Residents of Cooper
Landing and Moose
Pass.
Unit 7........................ Ruffed Grouse.... No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 8........................ Brown Bear....... Residents of Old
Harbor, Akhiok,
Larsen Bay, Karluk,
Ouzinkie, and Port
Lions.
Unit 8........................ Deer............. Residents of Unit 8.
Unit 8........................ Elk.............. Residents of Unit 8.
Unit 8........................ Goat............. No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 9D....................... Bison............ No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 9A and Unit 9B........... Black Bear....... Residents of Units
9A, 9B, 17A, 17B,
and 17C.
Unit 9A....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Pedro
Bay.
Unit 9B....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 9B.
Unit 9C....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 9C,
Igiugig, Kakhonak,
and Levelock.
Unit 9D....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Units 9D
and 10 (Unimak
Island).
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Unit 9E....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Chignik,
Chignik Lagoon,
Chignik Lake,
Egegik, Ivanof Bay,
Perryville, Pilot
Point, Ugashik, and
Port Heiden/Meshik.
Unit 9A and Unit 9B........... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
9B, 9C, and 17.
Unit 9C....................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
9B, 9C, 17, and
Egegik.
Unit 9D....................... Caribou.......... Residents of Unit 9D,
Akutan, and False
Pass.
Unit 9E....................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
9B, 9C, 9E, 17,
Nelson Lagoon, and
Sand Point.
Unit 9A, Unit 9B, Unit 9C, and Moose............ Residents of Units
Unit 9E. 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9E.
Unit 9D....................... Moose............ Residents of Cold
Bay, False Pass,
King Cove, Nelson
Lagoon, and Sand
Point.
Unit 9D....................... Ptarmigan........ Residents of Unit 9D.
Unit 9B....................... Sheep............ Residents of Iliamna,
Newhalen, Nondalton,
Pedro Bay, Port
Alsworth, and Lake
Clark National Park
and Preserve within
Unit 9B.
Unit 9........................ Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 9A, Unit 9B, Unit 9C, and Beaver........... Residents of Units
Unit 9E. 9A, 9B, 9C, 9E, and
17.
Unit 10 Unimak Island......... Brown Bear....... Residents of Units 9D
and 10 (Unimak
Island).
Unit 10 Unimak Island......... Caribou.......... Residents of Akutan,
Cold Bay, False
Pass, King Cove,
Nelson Lagoon, and
Sand Point.
Unit 10, remainder............ Caribou.......... No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 10....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 11....................... Bison............ No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 11, north of the Sanford Black Bear....... Residents of
River. Chistochina,
Chitina, Copper
Center, Gakona,
Glennallen, Gulkana,
Kenny Lake, Mentasta
Lake, Slana,
Tazlina, Tonsina,
and Units 11 and 12.
Unit 11, remainder............ Black Bear....... Residents of
Chistochina,
Chitina, Copper
Center, Gakona,
Glennallen, Gulkana,
Kenny Lake, Mentasta
Lake, Nabesna Road
(mileposts 25-46),
Slana, Tazlina, Tok
Cutoff Road
(mileposts 79-110),
Tonsina, and Unit
11.
Unit 11, north of the Sanford Brown Bear....... Residents of
River. Chistochina,
Chitina, Copper
Center, Gakona,
Glennallen, Gulkana,
Kenny Lake, Mentasta
Lake, Slana,
Tazlina, Tonsina,
and Units 11 and 12.
Unit 11, remainder............ Brown Bear....... Residents of
Chistochina,
Chitina, Copper
Center, Gakona,
Glennallen, Gulkana,
Kenny Lake, Mentasta
Lake, Nabesna Road
(mileposts 25-46),
Slana, Tazlina, Tok
Cutoff Road
(mileposts 79-110),
Tonsina, and Unit
11.
Unit 11, north of the Sanford Caribou.......... Residents of Units
River. 11, 12, 13A-D,
Chickaloon, Healy
Lake, and Dot Lake.
Unit 11, remainder............ Caribou.......... Residents of Units
11, 13A-D, and
Chickaloon.
Unit 11....................... Goat............. Residents of Unit 11,
Chitina,
Chistochina, Copper
Center, Gakona,
Glennallen, Gulkana,
Kenny Lake, Mentasta
Lake, Slana,
Tazlina, Tonsina,
and Dot Lake, Tok
Cutoff Road
(mileposts 79-110
Mentasta Pass), and
Nabesna Road
(mileposts 25-46).
Unit 11, north of the Sanford Moose............ Residents of Units
River. 11, 12, 13A-D,
Chickaloon, Healy
Lake, and Dot Lake.
Unit 11, remainder............ Moose............ Residents of Units
11, 13A-D, and
Chickaloon.
Unit 11, north of the Sanford Sheep............ Residents of Unit 12,
River. Chistochina,
Chitina, Copper
Center, Dot Lake,
Gakona, Glennallen,
Gulkana, Healy Lake,
Kenny Lake, Mentasta
Lake, Slana,
McCarthy/South
Wrangell/South Park,
Tazlina, Tonsina,
residents along the
Nabesna Road--
Mileposts 0-46
(Nabesna Road), and
residents along the
McCarthy Road--
Mileposts 0-62
(McCarthy Road).
Unit 11, remainder............ Sheep............ Residents of Chisana,
Chistochina,
Chitina, Copper
Center, Gakona,
Glennallen, Gulkana,
Kenny Lake, Mentasta
Lake, Slana,
McCarthy/South
Wrangell/South Park,
Tazlina, Tonsina,
residents along the
Tok Cutoff--Milepost
79-110 (Mentasta
Pass), residents
along the Nabesna
Road--Mileposts 0-46
(Nabesna Road), and
residents along the
McCarthy Road--
Mileposts 0-62
(McCarthy Road).
Unit 11....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 11....................... Grouse (Spruce, Residents of Units
Blue, Ruffed and 11, 12, 13, and
Sharp-tailed). Chickaloon, 15, 16,
20D, 22, and 23.
Unit 11....................... Ptarmigan (Rock, Residents of Units
Willow and White- 11, 12, 13,
tailed). Chickaloon, 15, 16,
20D, 22, and 23.
Unit 12....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 12,
Dot Lake,
Chistochina, Gakona,
Mentasta Lake, and
Slana.
Unit 12....................... Caribou.......... Residents of Unit 12,
Chistochina, Dot
Lake, Healy Lake,
and Mentasta Lake.
Unit 12, that portion within Moose............ Residents of Units 12
the Tetlin National Wildlife and 13C, Dot Lake,
Refuge and those lands within and Healy Lake.
the Wrangell-St. Elias
National Preserve north and
east of a line formed by the
Pickerel Lake Winter Trail
from the Canadian border to
Pickerel Lake.
Unit 12, that portion east of Moose............ Residents of Units 12
the Nabesna River and Nabesna and 13C and Healy
Glacier, and south of the Lake.
Winter Trail running
southeast from Pickerel Lake
to the Canadian border.
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Unit 12, remainder............ Moose............ Residents of Unit 11
north of 62nd
parallel, Units 12
and 13A-D,
Chickaloon, Dot
Lake, and Healy
Lake.
Unit 12....................... Sheep............ Residents of Unit 12,
Chistochina, Dot
Lake, Healy Lake,
Mentasta Lake, and
Slana.
Unit 12....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 13....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 13
and Slana.
Unit 13B...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
11, 12 (along the
Nabesna Road and Tok
Cutoff Road,
mileposts 79-110),
13, 20D (excluding
residents of Fort
Greely), and
Chickaloon.
Unit 13C...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
11, 12 (along the
Nabesna Road and Tok
Cutoff Road,
mileposts 79-110),
13, Chickaloon, Dot
Lake, and Healy
Lake.
Unit 13A and Unit 13D......... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
11, 12 (along the
Nabesna Road), 13,
and Chickaloon.
Unit 13E...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
11, 12 (along the
Nabesna Road), 13,
Chickaloon, McKinley
Village, and the
area along the Parks
Highway between
mileposts 216 and
239 (excluding
residents of Denali
National Park
headquarters).
Unit 13D...................... Goat............. No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 13A and Unit 13D......... Moose............ Residents of Unit 13,
Chickaloon, and
Slana.
Unit 13B...................... Moose............ Residents of Units 13
and 20D (excluding
residents of Fort
Greely) and
Chickaloon and
Slana.
Unit 13C...................... Moose............ Residents of Units 12
and 13, Chickaloon,
Healy Lake, Dot
Lake, and Slana.
Unit 13E...................... Moose............ Residents of Unit 13,
Chickaloon, McKinley
Village, Slana, and
the area along the
Parks Highway
between mileposts
216 and 239
(excluding residents
of Denali National
Park headquarters).
Unit 13D...................... Sheep............ No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 13....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 13....................... Grouse (Spruce, Residents of Units
Blue, Ruffed 11, 13, Chickaloon,
Sharp-tailed). 15, 16, 20D, 22 and
23.
Unit 13....................... Ptarmigan (Rock, Residents of Units
Willow and White- 11, 13, Chickaloon,
tailed). 15, 16, 20D, 22 and
23.
Unit 14C...................... Brown Bear....... No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 14....................... Goat............. No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 14....................... Moose............ No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 14A and Unit 14C......... Sheep............ No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 15A and Unit 15B......... Black Bear....... Residents of
Ninilchik.
Unit 15C...................... Black Bear....... Residents of
Ninilchik, Port
Graham, and
Nanwalek.
Unit 15....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of
Ninilchik.
Unit 15B...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Cooper
Landing, Hope,
Nanwalek, Ninilchik,
Moose Pass, Port
Graham, and
Seldovia.
Unit 15C...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Cooper
Landing, Hope,
Nanwalek, Ninilchik,
Port Graham, and
Seldovia.
Unit 15A and Unit 15B......... Goat............. Residents of Cooper
Landing, Hope, Moose
Pass, Nanwalek,
Ninilchik, Port
Graham, and
Seldovia.
Unit 15C...................... Goat............. Residents of Cooper
Landing, Hope,
Nanwalek, Ninilchik,
Port Graham, and
Seldovia.
Unit 15A and Unit 15B......... Moose............ Residents of Cooper
Landing, Ninilchik,
Moose Pass,
Nanwalek, Port
Graham, and
Seldovia.
Unit 15C...................... Moose............ Residents of
Ninilchik, Nanwalek,
Port Graham, and
Seldovia.
Unit 15A and Unit 15B......... Sheep............ Residents of Cooper
Landing and
Ninilchik.
Unit 15C...................... Sheep............ Residents of
Ninilchik.
Unit 15....................... Ptarmigan (Rock, Residents of Unit 15.
Willow, and
White-tailed).
Unit 15....................... Grouse (Spruce).. Residents of Unit 15.
Unit 15....................... Grouse (Ruffed).. No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 16B...................... Black Bear....... Residents of Unit
16B.
Unit 16....................... Brown Bear....... No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 16A...................... Moose............ No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 16B...................... Moose............ Residents of Unit
16B.
Unit 16....................... Sheep............ No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 16....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 16....................... Grouse (Spruce Residents of Units
and Ruffed). 11, 13, Chickaloon,
15, 16, 20D, 22 and
23.
Unit 16....................... Ptarmigan (Rock, Residents of Units
Willow and White- 11, 13, Chickaloon,
tailed). 15, 16, 20D, 22 and
23.
Unit 17....................... Beaver........... Residents of Units
9A, 9B, 9C, 9E, and
17.
Unit 17A and that portion of Black Bear....... Residents of Units 9A
17B draining into Nuyakuk and B, 17, Akiak,
Lake and Tikchik Lake. and Akiachak.
Unit 17, remainder............ Black Bear....... Residents of Units 9A
and B, and 17.
Unit 17A, those portions north Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 17,
and west of a line beginning Akiak, Akiachak,
from the Unit 18 boundary at Goodnews Bay,
the northwestern end of Kwethluk, and
Nenevok Lake, to the southern Platinum.
point of upper Togiak Lake,
and northeast towards the
northern point of Nuyakuk
Lake to the Unit 17A boundary.
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Unit 17B, beginning at the Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 17
Unit 17B boundary, those and Kwethluk.
portions north and west of a
line running from the
southern point of upper
Togiak Lake, northeast to the
northern point of Nuyakuk
Lake, and northeast to the
point where the Unit 17
boundary intersects the
Shotgun Hills.
Unit 17A, remainder........... Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 17,
Akiak, Akiachak,
Goodnews Bay, and
Platinum.
Unit 17B, that portion Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 17,
draining into Nuyakuk Lake Akiak and Akiachak.
and Tikchik Lake.
Unit 17B, remainder, and Unit Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 17.
17C.
Unit 17A, that portion west of Caribou.......... Residents of Units
the Izavieknik River, Upper 9B, 17, Eek,
Togiak Lake, Togiak Lake, and Goodnews Bay, Lime
the main course of the Togiak Village, Napakiak,
River. Platinum, Quinhagak,
Stony River, and
Tuntutuliak.
Unit 17A, that portion north Caribou.......... Residents of Units
of Togiak Lake that includes 9B, 17, Akiak,
Izavieknik River drainages. Akiachak, Lime
Village, Stony
River, and Tuluksak.
Units 17A and 17B, those Caribou.......... Residents of Units
portions north and west of a 9B, 17, Kwethluk,
line beginning from the Unit Lime Village, and
18 boundary at the Stony River.
northwestern end of Nenevok
Lake, to the southern point
of upper Togiak Lake, and
northeast to the northern
point of Nuyakuk Lake,
northeast to the point where
the Unit 17 boundary
intersects the Shotgun Hills.
Unit 17B, that portion of Caribou.......... Residents of Units
Togiak National Wildlife 9B, 17, Akiachak,
Refuge within Unit 17B. Akiak, Bethel, Eek,
Goodnews Bay, Lime
Village, Napakiak,
Platinum, Quinhagak,
Stony River,
Tuluksak, and
Tuntutuliak.
Unit 17, remainder............ Caribou.......... Residents of Units
9B, 9C, 9E, 17, Lime
Village, and Stony
River.
Unit 17A, those portions north Moose............ Residents of Unit 17,
and west of a line beginning Goodnews Bay,
from the Unit 18 boundary at Kwethluk, and
the northwestern end of Platinum.
Nenevok Lake, to the southern
point of upper Togiak Lake,
and to the Unit 17A boundary
to the northeast towards the
northern point of Nuyakuk
Lake and northeast towards
the northern point of Nuyakuk
Lake to the Unit 17A boundary.
Unit 17A, that portion north Moose............ Residents of Unit 17,
of Togiak Lake that includes Akiak, Akiachak,
Izavieknik River drainages. Goodnews Bay, and
Platinum.
Unit 17A, remainder........... Moose............ Residents of Unit 17,
Goodnews Bay and
Platinum.
Units 17B, beginning at the Moose............ Residents of Unit 17,
Unit 17B boundary, those Akiak, Akiachak,
portions north and west of a Goodnews Bay,
line running from the Levelock, Nondalton,
southern point of upper and Platinum.
Togiak Lake, northeast to the
northern point of Nuyakuk
Lake, and northeast to the
point where the Unit 17
boundary intersects the
Shotgun Hills.
Unit 17B, that portion within Moose............ Residents of Unit 17,
the Togiak National Wildlife Akiak, Akiachak,
Refuge. Goodnews Baym,
Levelock, Nondalton,
and Platinum.
Unit 17B, remainder and Unit Moose............ Residents of Unit 17,
17C. Nondalton, Levelock,
Goodnews Bay, and
Platinum.
Unit 17....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 18....................... Black Bear....... Residents of Unit 18,
Unit 19A living
downstream of the
Holokuk River, Holy
Cross, Stebbins, St.
Michael, Twin Hills,
and Togiak.
Unit 18....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of
Akiachak, Akiak,
Eek, Goodnews Bay,
Kwethluk, Mountain
Village, Napaskiak,
Platinum, Quinhagak,
St. Marys, and
Tuluksak.
Unit 18....................... Caribou.......... Residents of Unit 18,
Lower Kalskag,
Manokotak, Stebbins,
St. Michael, Togiak,
Twin Hills, and
Upper Kalskag.
Unit 18, that portion of the Moose............ Residents of Unit 18,
Yukon River drainage upstream Upper Kalskag, Lower
of Russian Mission and that Kalskag, Aniak, and
portion of the Kuskokwim Chuathbaluk.
River drainage upstream of,
but not including, the
Tuluksak River drainage.
Unit 18, that portion north of Moose............ Residents of Unit 18,
a line from Cape Romanzof to Lower Kalskag, St.
Kusilvak Mountain to Mountain Michael, Stebbins,
Village, and all drainages and Upper Kalskag.
north of the Yukon River
downstream from Marshall.
Unit 18, remainder............ Moose............ Residents of Unit 18,
Lower Kalskag, and
Upper Kalskag.
Unit 18....................... Musk Ox.......... No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 18....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 19C and Unit 19D......... Bison............ No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 19A and Unit 19B......... Brown Bear....... Residents of Units 18
and 19 within the
Kuskokwim River
drainage upstream
from, and including,
the Johnson River.
Unit 19C...................... Brown Bear....... No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 19D...................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Units
19A and D, Tuluksak,
and Lower Kalskag.
Unit 19A and Unit 19B......... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
19A and 19B, Unit 18
within the Kuskokwim
River drainage
upstream from, and
including, the
Johnson River, and
residents of St.
Marys, Marshall,
Pilot Station, and
Russian Mission.
Unit 19C...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Unit
19C, Lime Village,
McGrath, Nikolai,
and Telida.
Unit 19D...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Unit
19D, Lime Village,
Sleetmute, and Stony
River.
Unit 19A and Unit 9B.......... Moose............ Residents of Unit 18
within Kuskokwim
River drainage
upstream from and
including the
Johnson River, and
residents of Unit
19.
Unit 19B, west of the Moose............ Residents of Eek and
Kogrukluk River. Quinhagak.
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Unit 19C...................... Moose............ Residents of Unit 19.
Unit 19D...................... Moose............ Residents of Unit 19
and Lake Minchumina.
Unit 19....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 20D...................... Bison............ No Federal
subsistence
priority.
Unit 20F...................... Black Bear....... Residents of Unit
20F, Stevens
Village, and Manley
Hot Springs.
Unit 20E...................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 12
and Dot Lake.
Unit 20F...................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit
20F, Stevens
Village, and Manley
Hot Springs.
Unit 20A...................... Caribou.......... Residents of
Cantwell, Nenana,
and those domiciled
between mileposts
216 and 239 of the
Parks Highway,
excluding residents
of households of the
Denali National Park
Headquarters.
Unit 20B...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Unit
20B, Nenana, and
Tanana.
Unit 20C...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Unit 20C
living east of the
Teklanika River,
residents of
Cantwell, Lake
Minchumina, Manley
Hot Springs, Minto,
Nenana, Nikolai,
Tanana, Telida, and
those domiciled
between mileposts
216 and 239 of the
Parks Highway and
between mileposts
300 and 309,
excluding residents
of households of the
Denali National Park
Headquarters.
Unit 20D and Unit 20E......... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
20D, 20E, 20F, 25,
12 (north of the
Wrangell-St. Elias
National Park and
Preserve), Eureka,
Livengood, Manley,
and Minto.
Unit 20F...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
20F and 25D and
Manley Hot Springs.
Unit 20A...................... Moose............ Residents of
Cantwell, Minto,
Nenana, McKinley
Village, and the
area along the Parks
Highway between
mileposts 216 and
239, excluding
residents of
households of the
Denali National Park
Headquarters.
Unit 20B, Minto Flats Moose............ Residents of Minto
Management Area. and Nenana.
Unit 20B, remainder........... Moose............ Residents of Unit
20B, Nenana, and
Tanana.
Unit 20C...................... Moose............ Residents of Unit 20C
(except that portion
within Denali
National Park and
Preserve and that
portion east of the
Teklanika River),
Cantwell, Manley Hot
Springs, Minto,
Nenana, those
domiciled between
mileposts 300 and
309 of the Parks
Highway, Nikolai,
Tanana, Telida,
McKinley Village,
and the area along
the Parks Highway
between mileposts
216 and 239,
excluding residents
of households of the
Denali National Park
Headquarters.
Unit 20D...................... Moose............ Residents of Unit 20D
and Tanacross.
Unit 20E...................... Moose............ Residents of Unit
20E, Unit 12 north
of the Wrangell-St.
Elias National
Preserve, Circle,
Central, Dot Lake,
Healy Lake, and
Mentasta Lake.
Unit 20F...................... Moose............ Residents of Unit
20F, Manley Hot
Springs, Minto, and
Stevens Village.
Unit 20E...................... Sheep............ Residents of Units
20E, 25B, 25C, 25D,
and Dot Lake, Healy
Lake, Northway,
Tanacross, Tetlin,
and Tok.
Unit 20F...................... Wolf............. Residents of Unit
20F, Stevens
Village, and Manley
Hot Springs.
Unit 20, remainder............ Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 20D...................... Grouse, (Spruce, Residents of Units
Ruffed and Sharp- 11, 13, Chickaloon,
tailed). 15, 16, 20D, 22, and
23.
Unit 20D...................... Ptarmigan (Rock Residents of Units
and Willow). 11, 13, Chickaloon,
15, 16, 20D, 22, and
23.
Unit 21....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Units 21
and 23.
Unit 21A...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
21A, 21D, 21E,
Aniak, Chuathbaluk,
Crooked Creek,
McGrath, and
Takotna.
Unit 21B and Unit 21C......... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
21B, 21C, 21D, and
Tanana.
Unit 21D...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
21B, 21C, 21D, and
Huslia.
Unit 21E...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
21A, 21E, Aniak,
Chuathbaluk, Crooked
Creek, McGrath, and
Takotna.
Unit 21A...................... Moose............ Residents of Units
21A, 21E, Takotna,
McGrath, Aniak, and
Crooked Creek.
Unit 21B and Unit 21C......... Moose............ Residents of Units
21B, 21C, Tanana,
Ruby, and Galena.
Unit 21D...................... Moose............ Residents of Units
21D, Huslia, and
Ruby.
Unit 21E, south of a line Moose............ Residents of Unit
beginning at the western 21E, Aniak,
boundary of Unit 21E near the Chuathbaluk,
mouth of Paimiut Slough, Kalskag, Lower
extending easterly along the Kalskag, and Russian
south bank of Paimiut Slough Mission.
to Upper High Bank, and
southeasterly in the
direction of Molybdenum
Mountain to the juncture of
Units 19A, 21A, and 21E.
Unit 21E remainder............ Moose............ Residents of Unit 21E
and Russian Mission.
Unit 21....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 22A...................... Black Bear....... Residents of Unit 22A
and Koyuk.
Unit 22B...................... Black Bear....... Residents of Unit
22B.
Unit 22C, Unit 22D, and Unit Black Bear....... No Federal
22E. subsistence
priority.
Unit 22....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 22.
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Unit 22A...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
21D west of the
Koyukuk and Yukon
Rivers, 22 (except
residents of St.
Lawrence Island),
23, 24, Kotlik,
Emmonak, Hooper Bay,
Scammon Bay, Chevak,
Marshall, Mountain
Village, Pilot
Station, Pitka's
Point, Russian
Mission, St. Marys,
Nunam Iqua, and
Alakanuk.
Unit 22, remainder............ Caribou.......... Residents of Units
21D west of the
Koyukuk and Yukon
Rivers, 22
(excluding residents
of St. Lawrence
Island), 23, and 24.
Unit 22....................... Moose............ Residents of Unit 22.
Unit 22A...................... Musk Ox.......... All rural residents.
Unit 22B, west of the Darby Musk Ox.......... Residents of Units
Mountains. 22B and 22C.
Unit 22B, remainder........... Musk Ox.......... Residents of Unit
22B.
Unit 22C...................... Musk Ox.......... Residents of Unit
22C.
Unit 22D...................... Musk Ox.......... Residents of Units
22B, 22C, 22D, and
22E (excluding St.
Lawrence Island).
Unit 22E...................... Musk Ox.......... Residents of Unit 22E
(excluding Little
Diomede Island).
Unit 22....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units
23, 22, 21D north
and west of the
Yukon River, and
Kotlik.
Unit 22....................... Grouse (Spruce).. Residents of Units
11, 13, Chickaloon,
15, 16, 20D, 22, and
23.
Unit 22....................... Ptarmigan (Rock Residents of Units
and Willow). 11, 13, Chickaloon,
15, 16, 20D, 22, and
23.
Unit 23....................... Black Bear....... Residents of Unit 23,
Alatna, Allakaket,
Bettles, Evansville,
Galena, Hughes,
Huslia, and Koyukuk.
Unit 23....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Units 21
and 23.
Unit 23....................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
21D west of the
Koyukuk and Yukon
Rivers, Galena, 22,
23, 24 including
residents of Wiseman
but not including
other residents of
the Dalton Highway
Corridor Management
Area, and 26A.
Unit 23....................... Moose............ Residents of Unit 23.
Unit 23, south of Kotzebue Musk Ox.......... Residents of Unit 23
Sound and west of and south of Kotzebue
including the Buckland River Sound and west of
drainage. and including the
Buckland River
drainage.
Unit 23, remainder............ Musk Ox.......... Residents of Unit 23
east and north of
the Buckland River
drainage.
Unit 23....................... Sheep............ Residents of Point
Lay and Unit 23
north of the Arctic
Circle.
Unit 23....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 23....................... Grouse (Spruce Residents of Units
and Ruffed). 11, 13, Chickaloon,
15, 16, 20D, 22, and
23.
Unit 23....................... Ptarmigan (Rock, Residents of Units
Willow and White- 11, 13, Chickaloon,
tailed). 15, 16, 20D, 22, and
23.
Unit 24, that portion south of Black Bear....... Residents of Stevens
Caribou Mountain, and within Village, Unit 24,
the public lands composing or and Wiseman, but not
immediately adjacent to the including any other
Dalton Highway Corridor residents of the
Management Area. Dalton Highway
Corridor Management
Area.
Unit 24, remainder............ Black Bear....... Residents of Unit 24
and Wiseman, but not
including any other
residents of the
Dalton Highway
Corridor Management
Area.
Unit 24, that portion south of Brown Bear....... Residents of Stevens
Caribou Mountain, and within Village and Unit 24.
the public lands composing or
immediately adjacent to the
Dalton Highway Corridor
Management Area.
Unit 24, remainder............ Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 24.
Unit 24....................... Caribou.......... Residents of Unit 24,
Galena, Kobuk,
Koyukuk, Stevens
Village, and Tanana.
Unit 24....................... Moose............ Residents of Unit 24,
Koyukuk, and Galena.
Unit 24....................... Sheep............ Residents of Unit 24
residing north of
the Arctic Circle,
Allakaket, Alatna,
Hughes, and Huslia.
Unit 24....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and
1626.
Unit 25D...................... Black Bear....... Residents of Unit
25D.
Unit 25D...................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit
25D.
Unit 25, remainder............ Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 25
and Eagle.
Unit 25A...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
24A and 25.
Unit 25B and Unit 25C......... Caribou.......... Residents of Units 12
(north of Wrangell-
St. Elias National
Preserve), 20D, 20E,
20F, and 25, and
Eureka, Livengood,
Manley, and Minto.
Unit 25D...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Units
20F and 25D and
Manley Hot Springs.
Unit 25A...................... Moose............ Residents of Units
25A and 25D.
Unit 25B and Unit 25C......... Moose............ Residents of Units
20D, 20E, 25B, 25C,
25D, Tok and
Livengood.
Unit 25D, west................ Moose............ Residents of Unit 25D
West.
Unit 25D, remainder........... Moose............ Residents of
remainder of Unit
25.
Unit 25A...................... Sheep............ Residents of Arctic
Village,
Chalkyitsik, Fort
Yukon, Kaktovik, and
Venetie.
Unit 25B and Unit 25C......... Sheep............ Residents of Units
20E, 25B, 25C, and
25D.
Unit 25D...................... Wolf............. Residents of Unit
25D.
Unit 25, remainder............ Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
Unit 26....................... Brown Bear....... Residents of Unit 26
(excluding the
Prudhoe Bay-
Deadhorse Industrial
Complex), Anaktuvuk
Pass, and Point
Hope.
Unit 26A and C................ Caribou.......... Residents of Unit 26,
Anaktuvuk Pass, and
Point Hope.
Unit 26B...................... Caribou.......... Residents of Unit 26,
Anaktuvuk Pass,
Point Hope, and Unit
24 within the Dalton
Highway Corridor
Management Area.
Unit 26....................... Moose............ Residents of Unit 26
(excluding the
Prudhoe Bay-
Deadhorse Industrial
Complex), Point
Hope, and Anaktuvuk
Pass.
Unit 26A...................... Musk Ox.......... Residents of
Anaktuvuk Pass,
Atqasuk, Barrow,
Nuiqsut, Point Hope,
Point Lay, and
Wainwright.
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Unit 26B...................... Musk Ox.......... Residents of
Anaktuvuk Pass,
Nuiqsut, and
Kaktovik.
Unit 26C...................... Musk Ox.......... Residents of
Kaktovik.
Unit 26A...................... Sheep............ Residents of Unit 26,
Anaktuvuk Pass, and
Point Hope.
Unit 26B...................... Sheep............ Residents of Unit 26,
Anaktuvuk Pass,
Point Hope, and
Wiseman.
Unit 26C...................... Sheep............ Residents of Unit 26,
Anaktuvuk Pass,
Arctic Village,
Chalkyitsik, Fort
Yukon, Point Hope,
and Venetie.
Unit 26....................... Wolf............. Residents of Units 6,
9, 10 (Unimak Island
only), 11-13,
Chickaloon, and 16-
26.
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Subpart D--Subsistence Taking of Fish and Wildlife
0
3. Amend Sec. __.25 by:
0
a. In paragraph (a), revising the definition of ``Hare or hares'';
0
b. Adding paragraph (c)(5); and
0
c. Revising paragraph (e).
The revisions and addition read as follows:
Sec. __.25 Subsistence taking of fish, wildlife, and shellfish:
general regulations.
(a) * * *
Hare or hares collectively refers to all species of hares (commonly
called rabbits) in Alaska and includes snowshoe hare and tundra or
Alaska hare.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
(5) Fish, wildlife, or shellfish taken by a participant in a
community harvest system counts toward both the community harvest limit
or quota for that species as well as individual harvest limits, Federal
or State, for each participant in that community harvest system;
however, the take does not count toward individual harvest limits,
Federal or State, of any non-participant.
(i) Fish, wildlife, or shellfish taken by someone who is not a
participant in a community harvest system does not count toward any
community harvest limit or quota.
(ii) For the purposes of this provision, all residents of the
community are deemed participants in the community harvest unless the
Board-approved framework requires registration as a prerequisite to
harvesting or receiving any fish, wildlife, or shellfish pursuant to
that community harvest, in which case only those who register are
deemed participants in that community harvest.
* * * * *
(e) Hunting by designated harvest permit. If you are a federally
qualified subsistence user (recipient), you may designate another
federally qualified subsistence user to take deer, moose, and caribou,
and in Units 1-5, goats, on your behalf unless unit-specific
regulations in Sec. __.26 preclude or modify the use of the designated
hunter system or allow the harvest of additional species by a
designated hunter. The designated hunter must obtain a designated
hunter permit and must return a completed harvest report. The
designated hunter may hunt for any number of recipients but may have no
more than two harvest limits in his/her possession at any one time
except for goats, where designated hunters may have no more than one
harvest limit in possession at any one time, and unless otherwise
specified in unit-specific regulations in Sec. __.26.
* * * * *
0
4. Amend Sec. __.26 by revising paragraphs (e), (j)(1), and (n) to
read as follows:
Sec. 100.26 Subsistence taking of wildlife.
* * * * *
(e) Possession and transportation of wildlife. Except as specified
in paragraph (f)(1) of this section, or as otherwise provided, you may
not take a species of wildlife in any Unit, or portion of a Unit, if
your total take of that species already obtained anywhere in the State
under Federal and State regulations equals or exceeds the harvest limit
in that Unit.
* * * * *
(j) * * * (1) Sealing requirements for brown bear taken apply in
all Units, except as specified in this paragraph (j). Sealing
requirements for black bears of all color phases taken apply in Units
1-7, 13-17, and 20.
* * * * *
(n) Unit regulations. You may take for subsistence unclassified
wildlife, all squirrel species and marmots in all Units, without
harvest limits, for the period of July 1 June 30. Unit-specific
restrictions or allowances for subsistence taking of wildlife are
identified at paragraphs (n)(1) through (26) of this section.
(1) Unit 1. Unit 1 consists of all mainland drainages from Dixon
Entrance to Cape Fairweather, and those islands east of the center line
of Clarence Strait from Dixon Entrance to Caamano Point, and all
islands in Stephens Passage and Lynn Canal north of Taku Inlet:
(i) Unit 1A consists of all drainages south of the latitude of
Lemesurier Point including all drainages into Behm Canal, excluding all
drainages of Ernest Sound.
(ii) Unit 1B consists of all drainages between the latitude of
Lemesurier Point and the latitude of Cape Fanshaw including all
drainages of Ernest Sound and Farragut Bay, and including the islands
east of the center lines of Frederick Sound, Dry Strait (between
Sergief and Kadin Islands), Eastern Passage, Blake Channel (excluding
Blake Island), Ernest Sound, and Seward Passage.
(iii) Unit 1C consists of that portion of Unit 1 draining into
Stephens Passage and Lynn Canal north of Cape Fanshaw and south of the
latitude of Eldred Rock including Berners Bay, Sullivan Island, and all
mainland portions north of Chichagof Island and south of the latitude
of Eldred Rock, excluding drainages into Farragut Bay.
(iv) Unit 1D consists of that portion of Unit 1 north of the
latitude of Eldred Rock, excluding Sullivan Island and the drainages of
Berners Bay.
(v) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public lands:
(A) Public lands within Glacier Bay National Park are closed to all
taking of wildlife for subsistence uses;
(B) Unit 1A--in the Hyder area, the Salmon River drainage
downstream from the Riverside Mine, excluding the Thumb Creek drainage,
is closed to the taking of bear;
(C) Unit 1B--the Anan Creek drainage within 1 mile of Anan Creek
downstream from the mouth of Anan Lake, including the area within a 1-
mile radius from the mouth of Anan Creek Lagoon, is closed to the
taking of bear; and
(D) Unit 1C:
(1) You may not hunt within one-fourth mile of Mendenhall Lake, the
U.S. Forest Service Mendenhall Glacier Visitor's Center, and the
Center's parking area; and
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(2) You may not take mountain goat in the area of Mt. Bullard
bounded by the Mendenhall Glacier, Nugget Creek from its mouth to its
confluence with Goat Creek, and a line from the mouth of Goat Creek
north to the Mendenhall Glacier.
(vi) You may not trap furbearers for subsistence uses in Unit 1C,
Juneau area, on the following public lands:
(A) A strip within one-quarter mile of the mainland coast between
the end of Thane Road and the end of Glacier Highway at Echo Cove;
(B) That area of the Mendenhall Valley bounded on the south by the
Glacier Highway, on the west by the Mendenhall Loop Road and Montana
Creek Road and Spur Road to Mendenhall Lake, on the north by Mendenhall
Lake, and on the east by the Mendenhall Loop Road and Forest Service
Glacier Spur Road to the Forest Service Visitor Center;
(C) That area within the U.S. Forest Service Mendenhall Glacier
Recreation Area; and
(D) A strip within one-quarter mile of the following trails as
designated on U.S. Geological Survey maps: Herbert Glacier Trail,
Windfall Lake Trail, Peterson Lake Trail, Spaulding Meadows Trail
(including the loop trail), Nugget Creek Trail, Outer Point Trail, Dan
Moller Trail, Perseverance Trail, Granite Creek Trail, Mt. Roberts
Trail and Nelson Water Supply Trail, Sheep Creek Trail, and Point
Bishop Trail.
(vii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may hunt black bear with bait in Units 1A, 1B, and 1D
between April 15 and June 15.
(B) You may not shoot ungulates, bear, wolves, or wolverine from a
boat, unless you are certified as disabled.
(C) Coyotes taken incidentally with a trap or snare during an open
Federal trapping season for wolf, wolverine, or beaver may be legally
retained.
(D) A firearm may be used to take beaver under a trapping license
during an open beaver season, except on National Park Service lands.
Table 1 to Paragraph (n)(1)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 2 bears, no more than one may be a Sep. 1-June 30.
blue or glacier bear.
Brown Bear: 1 bear every 4 regulatory years by Sep. 15-Dec. 31.
State registration permit only. Mar. 15-May 31.
Deer: ......................
Unit 1A--4 antlered deer.................... Aug. 1-Dec. 31.
Unit 1B--2 antlered deer.................... Aug. 1-Dec. 31.
Unit 1C--4 deer; however, female deer may be Aug. 1-Dec. 31.
taken only Sep. 15-Dec. 31.
Elk: 1 elk by Federal registration permit....... July 1-June 30.
Successful hunters must send a photo of their ......................
elk antlers to ADF&G and a 5-inch section of
the lower jaw with front teeth
Goat: ......................
Unit 1A, Revillagigedo Island only.......... No open season.
Unit 1B, that portion north of LeConte Bay-- Aug. 1-Dec. 31.
1 goat by State registration permit only;
the taking of kids or nannies accompanied
by kids is prohibited.
Unit 1A and Unit 1B, that portion on the No open season.
Cleveland Peninsula south of the divide
between Yes Bay and Santa Anna Inlet.
Unit 1A and Unit 1B, remainder--2 goats; a Aug. 1-Dec. 31.
State registration permit will be required
for the taking of the first goat and a
Federal registration permit for the taking
of a second goat. The taking of kids or
nannies accompanied by kids is prohibited.
Unit 1C, that portion draining into Lynn Oct. 1-Nov. 30.
Canal and Stephens Passage between Antler
River and Eagle Glacier and River, and all
drainages of the Chilkat Range south of the
Endicott River--1 goat by State
registration permit only.
Unit 1C, that portion draining into Stephens No open season.
Passage and Taku Inlet between Eagle
Glacier and River and Taku Glacier.
Unit 1C, remainder--1 goat by State Aug. 1-Nov. 30.
registration permit only.
Unit 1D, that portion lying north of the Sep. 15-Nov. 30.
Katzehin River and northeast of the Haines
highway--1 goat by State registration
permit only.
Unit 1D, that portion lying between Taiya No open season.
Inlet and River and the White Pass and
Yukon Railroad.
Unit 1D, remainder--1 goat by State Aug. 1-Dec. 31.
registration permit only.
Moose: ......................
Unit 1A--1 antlered bull by Federal Sep. 5-Oct. 15.
registration permit.
Unit 1B--1 antlered bull with spike-fork or Sep. 15-Oct. 15.
50-inch antlers or 3 or more brow tines on
one side, or antlers with 2 brow tines on
both sides, by State registration permit
only.
Unit 1C, that portion south of Point Hobart Sep. 15-Oct. 15.
including all Port Houghton drainages--1
antlered bull with spike-fork or 50-inch
antlers or 3 or more brow tines on one
side, or antlers with 2 brow tines on both
sides, by State registration permit only.
Unit 1C, remainder, excluding drainages of Sep. 15-Oct. 15.
Berners Bay--1 bull by State registration
permit only.
Unit 1C, Berners Bay--1 bull by drawing Sep.15-Oct. 15 (will
permit. be announced).
Only one moose permit may be issued per ......................
household. A household receiving a State
permit for Berners Bay drainages moose may
not receive a Federal permit. The annual
harvest quota will be announced by the USDA
Forest Service, Juneau office, in
consultation with ADF&G. The Federal
harvest allocation will be 25% (rounded up
to the next whole number) of bull moose
permits
Unit 1D..................................... No open season.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Hare (Snowshoe): 5 hares per day................ Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Wolf: ......................
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Units 1A and 1B, south of Bradfield Canal Aug. 1-May 31.
and the east fork of the Bradfield River--5
wolves.
Units 1B, remainder, 1C, and 1D--5 wolves... Aug. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Nov. 10-Feb. 15.
Grouse (Spruce, Blue, and Ruffed): 5 per day, 10 Aug. 1-May 15.
in possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 1-May 15.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: Unit 1--No limit........................ Nov. 10-May 15.
Coyote: No limit................................ Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Marten: No limit................................ Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Mink and Weasel: No limit.......................
Muskrat: No limit............................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Otter: No limit................................. Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Mar. 1.
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(2) Unit 2. Unit 2 consists of Prince of Wales Island and all
islands west of the center lines of Clarence Strait and Kashevarof
Passage, south and east of the center lines of Sumner Strait, and east
of the longitude of the westernmost point on Warren Island.
(i) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
15.
(B) You may not shoot ungulates, bear, wolves, or wolverine from a
boat, unless you are certified as disabled.
(C) Coyotes taken incidentally with a trap or snare during an open
Federal trapping season for wolf, wolverine, or beaver may be legally
retained.
(D) A firearm may be used to take beaver under a trapping license
during an open beaver season, except on National Park Service lands.
(ii) [Reserved]
Table 2 to Paragraph (n)(2)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 2 bears, no more than one may be a Sep. 1-June 30.
blue or glacier bear.
Deer:
5 deer; however, no more than one may be a July 24-Jan. 31.
female deer. Female deer may be taken only
during the period Oct. 15-Jan. 31. Harvest
ticket number five must be used when
recording the harvest of a female deer, but
may be used for recording the harvest of a
male deer. Harvest tickets must be used in
order except when recording a female deer
on tag number five.
The Federal public lands on Prince of Wales
Island, excluding the southeastern portion
(lands south of the West Arm of
Cholmondeley Sound draining into
Cholmondeley Sound or draining eastward
into Clarence Strait), are closed to
hunting of deer Aug. 1-15, except by
federally qualified subsistence users
hunting under these regulations.
Non-federally qualified users may only
harvest up to 2 male deer on Federal public
lands in Unit 2.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Elk: 1 elk by Federal registration permit....... Jul 1-Jun 30.
Successful hunters must send a photo of their
elk antlers to ADF&G and a 5-inch section of
the lower jaw with front teeth.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Hare (Snowshoe): 5 hares per day................ Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Wolf: No limit. All wolves taken will be Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
sequentially numbered, marked with the date and
location recorded by the hunter for each wolf,
and all hides must be sealed within 15 days of
take.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Nov. 10-Feb. 15.
Grouse (Spruce and Ruffed): 5 per day, 10 in Aug. 1-May 15.
possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 1-May 15.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ Nov. 10-May 15.
Coyote: No limit................................ Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Marten: No limit................................ Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Otter: No limit................................. Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Wolf: No limit. All wolves taken will be Nov. 15-Mar. 31.
sequentially numbered, marked with the date and
location recorded by the trapper for each wolf,
and all hides must be sealed within 15 days of
take.
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Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Mar. 1.
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(3) Unit 3. (i) Unit 3 consists of all islands west of Unit 1B,
north of Unit 2, south of the center line of Frederick Sound, and east
of the center line of Chatham Strait including Coronation, Kuiu,
Kupreanof, Mitkof, Zarembo, Kashevaroff, Woronkofski, Etolin, Wrangell,
and Deer Islands.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public lands:
(A) In the Petersburg vicinity, you may not take ungulates, bear,
wolves, and wolverine along a strip one-fourth mile wide on each side
of the Mitkof Highway from Milepost 0 to Crystal Lake campground;
(B) You may not take black bears in the Petersburg Creek drainage
on Kupreanof Island; and
(C) You may not hunt in the Blind Slough draining into Wrangell
Narrows and a strip one-fourth-mile wide on each side of Blind Slough,
from the hunting closure markers at the southernmost portion of Blind
Island to the hunting closure markers 1 mile south of the Blind Slough
bridge.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
15.
(B) You may not shoot ungulates, bear, wolves, or wolverine from a
boat, unless you are certified as disabled.
(C) Coyotes taken incidentally with a trap or snare during an open
Federal trapping season for wolf, wolverine, or beaver may be legally
retained.
(D) A firearm may be used to take beaver under a trapping license
during an open beaver season, except on National Park Service lands.
Table 3 to Paragraph (n)(3)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 2 bears, no more than one may be a Sep. 1-June 30.
blue or glacier bear.
Deer:
Unit 3, Mitkof, Woewodski, and Butterworth Oct. 1-Nov. 7.
Islands and that portion of Kupreanof
Island on the Lindenberg Peninsula east of
the Portage Bay-Duncan Canal Portage--1
buck.
Unit 3, remainder--2 bucks.................. Aug. 1-Nov. 30.
Dec. 1-31, season to
be announced.
Elk:
Unit 3, Etolin, Zarembo, Bushy, Shrubby, and No open season.
Kashevarof Islands.
Unit 3 remainder--1 elk by Federal July 1-June 30.
registration permit.
Successful hunters must send a photo of
their elk antlers to ADF&G and a 5-inch
section of the lower jaw with front teeth.
Moose: 1 antlered bull with spike-fork or 50- Sep. 1-Oct. 15.
inch antlers or 3 or more brow tines on either
antler, or antlers with 2 brow tines on both
sides by State registration permit only.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Hare (Snowshoe): 5 hares per day................ Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Wolf: 5 wolves.................................. Aug. 1-May 31.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Nov. 10-Feb. 15.
Grouse (Spruce, Blue, and Ruffed): 5 per day, 10 Aug. 1-May 15.
in possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 1-May 15.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver:
Unit 3, Mitkof Island--No limit............. Nov. 10-May 15.
Unit 3, except Mitkof Island--No limit...... Nov. 10-May 15.
Coyote: No limit................................ Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Marten:
No limit (except on Kuiu Island)............ Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Kuiu Island portion of Unit 3. No limit..... Dec. 1-31.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Otter: No limit................................. Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Mar. 1.
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(4) Unit 4. (i) Unit 4 consists of all islands south and west of
Unit 1C and north of Unit 3 including Admiralty, Baranof, Chichagof,
Yakobi, Inian, Lemesurier, and Pleasant Islands.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public lands:
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(A) You may not take brown bears in the Seymour Canal Closed Area
(Admiralty Island) including all drainages into northwestern Seymour
Canal between Staunch Point and the southernmost tip of the unnamed
peninsula separating Swan Cove and King Salmon Bay including Swan and
Windfall Islands;
(B) You may not take brown bears in the Salt Lake Closed Area
(Admiralty Island) including all lands within one-fourth mile of Salt
Lake above Klutchman Rock at the head of Mitchell Bay;
(C) You may not take brown bears in the Port Althorp Closed Area
(Chichagof Island), that area within the Port Althorp watershed south
of a line from Point Lucan to Salt Chuck Point (Trap Rock); and
(D) You may not use any motorized land vehicle for brown bear
hunting in the Northeast Chichagof Controlled Use Area (NECCUA)
consisting of all portions of Unit 4 on Chichagof Island north of
Tenakee Inlet and east of the drainage divide from the northwestern
point of Gull Cove to Port Frederick Portage, including all drainages
into Port Frederick and Mud Bay.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may shoot ungulates from a boat. You may not shoot bear,
wolves, or wolverine from a boat, unless you are certified as disabled.
(B) Five Federal registration permits will be issued by the Sitka
or Hoonah District Ranger for the taking of brown bear for educational
purposes associated with teaching customary and traditional subsistence
harvest and use practices. Any bear taken under an educational permit
does not count in an individual's one bear every 4 regulatory years
limit.
(C) Coyotes taken incidentally with a trap or snare during an open
Federal trapping season for wolf, wolverine, or beaver may be legally
retained.
(D) A firearm may be used to take beaver under a trapping license
during an open beaver season, except on National Park Service lands.
Table 4 to Paragraph (n)(4)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Brown Bear:
Unit 4, Chichagof Island south and west of a Sep. 15-Dec. 31. Mar.
line that follows the crest of the island 15-May 31.
from Rock Point (58[deg] N lat.,
136[deg]21' W long.) to Rodgers Point
(57[deg]35' N lat., 135[deg]33' W long.)
including Yakobi and other adjacent
islands; Baranof Island south and west of a
line that follows the crest of the island
from Nismeni Point (57[deg]34' N lat.,
135[deg]25' W long.) to the entrance of Gut
Bay (56[deg]44' N lat. 134[deg]38' W long.)
including the drainages into Gut Bay and
including Kruzof and other adjacent
islands--1 bear every 4 regulatory years by
State registration permit only.
Unit 4, remainder--1 bear every 4 regulatory Sep. 15-Dec. 31. Mar.
years by State registration permit only. 15-May 20.
Deer: 6 deer; however, female deer may be taken Aug. 1-Jan. 31.
only Sep. 15-Jan. 31.
Elk: 1 elk by Federal registration permit....... July 1-June 30.
Successful hunters must send a photo of their
elk antlers to ADF&G and a 5-inch section of
the lower jaw with front teeth.
Goat: 1 goat by State registration permit only.. Aug. 1-Dec. 31.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Hare (Snowshoe): 5 hares per day................ Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Wolf: 5 wolves.................................. Aug. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Nov. 10-Feb. 15.
Grouse (Spruce, Blue, and Ruffed): 5 per day, 10 Aug. 1-May 15.
in possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 1-May 15.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ Nov. 10-May 15.
Coyote: No limit................................ Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Marten: No limit................................ Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Otter: No limit................................. Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Mar. 1.
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(5) Unit 5. (i) Unit 5 consists of all Gulf of Alaska drainages and
islands between Cape Fairweather and the center line of Icy Bay,
including the Guyot Hills:
(A) Unit 5A consists of all drainages east of Yakutat Bay,
Disenchantment Bay, and the eastern edge of Hubbard Glacier, and
includes the islands of Yakutat and Disenchantment Bays; In Unit 5A,
Nunatak Bench is defined as that area east of the Hubbard Glacier,
north of Nunatak fiord, and north and east of the East Nunatak Glacier
to the Canadian border.
(B) Unit 5B consists of the remainder of Unit 5.
(ii) You may not take wildlife for subsistence uses on public lands
within Glacier Bay National Park.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
15.
(B) You may not shoot ungulates, bear, wolves, or wolverine from a
boat, unless you are certified as disabled.
(C) You may hunt brown bear in Unit 5 with a Federal registration
permit in lieu of a State metal locking tag if you
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have obtained a Federal registration permit prior to hunting.
(D) Coyotes taken incidentally with a trap or snare during an open
Federal trapping season for wolf, wolverine, or beaver may be legally
retained.
(E) A firearm may be used to take beaver under a trapping license
during an open beaver season, except on National Park Service lands.
Table 5 to Paragraph (n)(5)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 2 bears, no more than one may be a Sep. 1-June 30.
blue or glacier bear.
Brown Bear: 1 bear by Federal registration Sep. 1-May 31.
permit only.
Deer:
Unit 5A--1 buck............................. Nov. 1-30.
Unit 5B..................................... No open season.
Goat:
Unit 5A--that area between the Hubbard No open season.
Glacier and the West Nunatak Glacier on the
north and east sides of Nunatak Fjord.
Unit 5A, remainder--1 goat by Federal Aug. 1-Jan. 31.
registration permit only.
Unit 5B--1 goat by Federal registration Aug. 1-Jan. 31.
permit only.
Moose:
Unit 5A, Nunatak Bench--1 moose by State Nov. 15-Feb. 15.
registration permit only. The season will
be closed when 5 moose have been taken from
the Nunatak Bench.
Unit 5A, except Nunatak Bench, west of the Oct. 8-Nov. 15.
Dangerous River--1 bull by joint State/
Federal registration permit only. From Oct.
8-21, public lands will be closed to taking
of moose, except by residents of Unit 5A
hunting under these regulations.
Unit 5A, except Nunatak Bench, east of the Sep. 16-Nov. 15.
Dangerous River--1 bull by joint State/
Federal registration permit only. From Sep.
16-30, public lands will be closed to
taking of moose, except by residents of
Unit 5A hunting under these regulations.
Unit 5B--1 bull by State registration permit Sep. 1-Dec. 15.
only. The season will be closed when 25
bulls have been taken from the entirety of
Unit 5B.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Hare (Snowshoe): 5 hares per day................ Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Wolf: 5 wolves.................................. Aug. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Nov. 10-Feb. 15.
Grouse (Spruce and Ruffed): 5 per day, 10 in Aug. 1-May 15.
possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 1-May 15.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ Nov. 10-May 15.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Feb. 15.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Feb. 15.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Feb. 15.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Feb. 15.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Dec. 1-Feb. 15.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Feb. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Mar. 1.
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(6) Unit 6. (i) Unit 6 consists of all Gulf of Alaska and Prince
William Sound drainages from the center line of Icy Bay (excluding the
Guyot Hills) to Cape Fairfield including Kayak, Hinchinbrook, Montague,
and adjacent islands, and Middleton Island, but excluding the Copper
River drainage upstream from Miles Glacier, and excluding the Nellie
Juan and Kings River drainages:
(A) Unit 6A consists of Gulf of Alaska drainages east of Palm Point
near Katalla including Kanak, Wingham, and Kayak Islands;
(B) Unit 6B consists of Gulf of Alaska and Copper River Basin
drainages west of Palm Point near Katalla, east of the west bank of the
Copper River, and east of a line from Flag Point to Cottonwood Point;
(C) Unit 6C consists of drainages west of the west bank of the
Copper River, and west of a line from Flag Point to Cottonwood Point,
and drainages east of the east bank of Rude River and drainages into
the eastern shore of Nelson Bay and Orca Inlet; and
(D) Unit 6D consists of the remainder of Unit 6.
(ii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
15. In addition, you may use bait in Unit 6D between June 16 and June
30. The harvest quota in Unit 6D is 20 bears taken with bait between
June 16 and June 30.
(B) You may take coyotes in Units 6B and 6C with the aid of
artificial lights.
(C) One permit will be issued by the Cordova District Ranger to the
Native Village of Eyak to take one moose from Federal lands in Unit 6B
or 6C for their annual Memorial/Sobriety Day potlatch.
(D) A federally qualified subsistence user (recipient) who is
either blind, 65 years of age or older, at least 70 percent disabled,
or temporarily disabled may designate another federally qualified
subsistence user to take any moose, deer, black bear, and beaver on his
or her behalf in Unit 6 and goat in Unit 6D. The designated hunter must
obtain a
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designated hunter permit and must return a completed harvest report.
The designated hunter may hunt for any number of recipients but may
have no more than one harvest limit in his or her possession at any one
time.
(E) A hunter younger than 10 years old at the start of the hunt may
not be issued a Federal subsistence permit to harvest black bear, deer,
goat, moose, wolf, and wolverine.
(F) A hunter younger than 10 years old may harvest black bear,
deer, goat, moose, wolf, and wolverine under the direct, immediate
supervision of a licensed adult, at least 18 years old. The animal
taken is counted against the adult's harvest limit. The adult is
responsible for ensuring that all legal requirements are met.
(G) Up to five permits will be issued by the Cordova District
Ranger to the Native Village of Chenega annually to harvest up to five
deer total from Federal public lands in Unit 6D for their annual Old
Chenega Memorial and other traditional memorial potlatch ceremonies.
Permits will have effective dates of July 1-June 30.
(H) Up to five permits will be issued by the Cordova District
Ranger to the Tatitlek IRA Council annually to harvest up to five deer
total from Federal public lands in Unit 6D for their annual Cultural
Heritage Week. Permits will have effective dates of July 1-June 30.
Table 6 to Paragraph (n)(6)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 1 bear. In Unit 6D, a State Sep. 1-June 30.
registration permit is required.
Deer:
5 deer; however, antlerless deer may be Aug. 1-Jan. 31.
taken only from Oct. 1-Jan. 31. Only 1 of
the 5-deer harvest limit may be taken
between Jan. 1-31.
Goats:
Unit 6A and B--1 goat by State registration Aug. 20-Jan. 31.
permit only.
Unit 6C..................................... No open season.
Unit 6D (subareas RG242, RG243, RG244, Aug. 20-Feb. 28.
RG245, RG249, RG266, and RG252 only)--1
goat by Federal registration permit only.
In each of the Unit 6D subareas, goat
seasons will be closed by the Cordova
District Ranger when harvest limits for
that subarea are reached. Harvest quotas
are as follows: RG242--2 goats, RG243--4
goats, RG244 and RG245 combined--2 goats,
RG249--4 goats, RG266--4 goats, RG252--1
goat.
Moose:
Unit 6C--1 antlerless moose by Federal Sep. 1-Oct. 31.
drawing permit only.
Permits for the portion of the antlerless
moose quota not harvested in the Sep. 1-
Oct. 31 hunt may be available for
redistribution for a Nov. 1-Dec. 31 hunt.
Unit 6C--1 bull by Federal drawing permit Sep. 1-Dec. 31.
only.
In Unit 6C, only one moose permit may be
issued per household. A household receiving
a State permit for Unit 6C moose may not
receive a Federal permit. The annual
harvest quota will be announced by the U.S.
Forest Service, Cordova Office, in
consultation with ADF&G. The Federal
harvest allocation will be 100% of the
antlerless moose permits and 75% of the
bull permits. Federal public lands are
closed to the harvest of moose except by
federally qualified users with a Federal
permit for Unit 6C moose, Nov. 1-Dec. 31.
Unit 6, remainder........................... No open season.
Beaver: 1 beaver per day, 1 in possession....... May 1-Oct. 31.
Coyote:
Unit 6A and D--2 coyotes.................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Unit 6B and 6C--No limit.................... July 1-June 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver No open season.
Phases):.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Wolf: 5 wolves.................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce): 5 per day, 10 in possession.... Aug. 1-May 15.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 1-May 15.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ Dec. 1-Apr. 30.
Coyote:
Unit 6C, south of the Copper River Highway Nov. 10-Apr. 30.
and east of the Heney Range--No limit.
Units 6A, 6B, 6C, remainder, and 6D--No Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
limit.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 10-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
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(7) Unit 7. (i) Unit 7 consists of Gulf of Alaska drainages between
Gore Point and Cape Fairfield including the Nellie Juan and Kings River
drainages, and including the Kenai River drainage upstream from the
Russian River, the drainages into the south side of Turnagain Arm west
of and including the Portage Creek drainage, and east of
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150[deg] W long., and all Kenai Peninsula drainages east of 150[deg] W
long., from Turnagain Arm to the Kenai River.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public lands:
(A) You may not take wildlife for subsistence uses in the Kenai
Fjords National Park.
(B) You may not hunt in the Portage Glacier Closed Area in Unit 7,
which consists of Portage Creek drainages between the Anchorage-Seward
Railroad and Placer Creek in Bear Valley, Portage Lake, the mouth of
Byron Creek, Glacier Creek, and Byron Glacier; however, you may hunt
grouse, ptarmigan, hares, and squirrels with shotguns after September
1.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
15, except in the drainages of Resurrection Creek and its tributaries.
(B) [Reserved]
Table 7 to Paragraph (n)(7)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Caribou:
Unit 7, north of the Sterling Highway and Aug. 10-Dec. 31.
west of the Seward Highway--1 caribou by
Federal registration permit only. The
Seward District Ranger will close the
Federal season when 5 caribou are harvested
by Federal registration permit.
Unit 7, remainder........................... No open season.
Goat: 1 goat by Federal Drawing permit. Nannies Aug. 10-Nov 14.
accompanied by kids may not be taken.
Moose:
Unit 7, that portion draining into Kings No open season.
Bay--Federal public lands are closed to the
taking of moose except by residents of
Chenega Bay and Tatitlek.
Unit 7, remainder--1 antlered bull with Aug. 20-Sep. 25.
spike-fork or 50-inch antlers or with 3 or
more brow tines on either antler, by
Federal registration permit only.
Sheep: 1 ram with full curl horn or larger by Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
Federal drawing permit.
Beaver: 1 beaver per day, 1 in possession....... May 1-Oct. 10.
Coyote: No limit................................ Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver No open season.
Phases):.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Wolf:
Unit 7, that portion within the Kenai Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
National Wildlife Refuge--2 wolves.
Unit 7, remainder--5 wolves................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce): 10 per day, 20 in possession... Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Ruffed):................................ No open season.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: 20 beaver per season.................... Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Jan. 1-31.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 10-May 15.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
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(8) Unit 8. Unit 8 consists of all islands southeast of the
centerline of Shelikof Strait including Kodiak, Afognak, Whale,
Raspberry, Shuyak, Spruce, Marmot, Sitkalidak, Amook, Uganik, and
Chirikof Islands, the Trinity Islands, the Semidi Islands, and other
adjacent islands.
(i) Unit-specific regulations: If you have a trapping license, you
may take beaver with a firearm in Unit 8 from Nov. 10 through Apr. 30.
(ii) [Reserved]
Table 8 to Paragraph (n)(8)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Brown Bear: 1 bear by Federal registration Dec. 1-Dec. 15. Apr. 1-
permit only. Up to 2 permits may be issued in May 15.
Akhiok; up to 1 permit may be issued in Karluk;
up to 3 permits may be issued in Larsen Bay; up
to 3 permits may be issued in Old Harbor; up to
2 permits may be issued in Ouzinkie; and up to
2 permits may be issued in Port Lions. Permits
will be issued by the Kodiak Refuge Manager.
Deer: Unit 8, all lands within the Kodiak Aug. 1-Jan. 31.
Archipelago within the Kodiak National Wildlife
Refuge, including lands on Kodiak, Ban, Uganik,
and Afognak Islands--3 deer; however,
antlerless deer may be taken only Oct. 1-Jan.
31.
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Elk: Kodiak, Ban, Uganik, and Afognak Islands--1 Sep. 15-Nov. 30.
elk per household by Federal registration
permit only. The season will be closed by
announcement of the Refuge Manager, Kodiak
National Wildlife Refuge, when the combined
Federal/State harvest reaches 15% of the herd.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: 30 beaver per season.................... Nov. 10-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Phases): No limit.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 10-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
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(9) Unit 9. (i) Unit 9 consists of the Alaska Peninsula and
adjacent islands, including drainages east of False Pass, Pacific Ocean
drainages west of and excluding the Redoubt Creek drainage; drainages
into the south side of Bristol Bay, drainages into the north side of
Bristol Bay east of Etolin Point, and including the Sanak and Shumagin
Islands:
(A) Unit 9A consists of that portion of Unit 9 draining into
Shelikof Strait and Cook Inlet between the southern boundary of Unit 16
(Redoubt Creek) and the northern boundary of Katmai National Park and
Preserve.
(B) Unit 9B consists of the Kvichak River drainage except those
lands drained by the Kvichak River/Bay between the Alagnak River
drainage and the Naknek River drainage.
(C) Unit 9C consists of the Alagnak (Branch) River drainage, the
Naknek River drainage, lands drained by the Kvichak River/Bay between
the Alagnak River drainage and the Naknek River drainage, and all land
and water within Katmai National Park and Preserve.
(D) Unit 9D consists of all Alaska Peninsula drainages west of a
line from the southernmost head of Port Moller to the head of American
Bay, including the Shumagin Islands and other islands of Unit 9 west of
the Shumagin Islands.
(E) Unit 9E consists of the remainder of Unit 9.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public lands:
(A) You may not take wildlife for subsistence uses in Katmai
National Park; and
(B) You may not use motorized vehicles, except aircraft, boats, or
snowmobiles used for hunting and transporting a hunter or harvested
animal parts from Aug. 1 through Nov. 30 in the Naknek Controlled Use
Area, which includes all of Unit 9C within the Naknek River drainage
upstream from and including the King Salmon Creek drainage; however,
you may use a motorized vehicle on the Naknek-King Salmon, Lake Camp,
and Rapids Camp roads and on the King Salmon Creek trail, and on frozen
surfaces of the Naknek River and Big Creek.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) If you have a trapping license, you may use a firearm to take
beaver in Unit 9B from April 1 through May 31 and in the remainder of
Unit 9 from April 1 through 30.
(B) You may hunt brown bear by State registration permit in lieu of
a resident tag in Unit 9B, except that portion within the Lake Clark
National Park and Preserve, if you have obtained a State registration
permit prior to hunting.
(C) In Unit 9B, Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, residents of
Iliamna, Newhalen, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Port Alsworth, and that
portion of the park resident zone in Unit 9B and 13.440 permit holders
may hunt brown bear by Federal registration permit in lieu of a
resident tag. The season will be closed when 4 females or 10 bears have
been taken, whichever occurs first. The permits will be issued and
closure announcements made by the Superintendent Lake Clark National
Park and Preserve.
(D) Residents of Iliamna, Newhalen, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, and Port
Alsworth may take up to a total of 10 bull moose in Unit 9B for
ceremonial purposes, under the terms of a Federal registration permit
from July 1 through June 30. Permits will be issued to individuals only
at the request of a local organization. This 10-moose limit is not
cumulative with that permitted for potlatches by the State.
(E) For Units 9C and 9E only, a federally qualified subsistence
user (recipient) of Units 9C and 9E may designate another federally
qualified subsistence user of Units 9C and 9E to take bull caribou on
his or her behalf. The designated hunter must obtain a designated
hunter permit and must return a completed harvest report and turn over
all meat to the recipient. There is no restriction on the number of
possession limits the designated hunter may have in his/her possession
at any one time.
(F) For Unit 9D, a federally qualified subsistence user (recipient)
may designate another federally qualified subsistence user to take
caribou on his or her behalf. The designated hunter must obtain a
designated hunter permit and must return a completed harvest report.
The designated hunter may hunt for any number of recipients but may
have no more than four harvest limits in his/her possession at any one
time.
(G) The communities of False Pass, King Cove, Cold Bay, Sand Point,
and Nelson Lagoon annually may each take, from October 1 through
December 31 or May 10 through 25, one brown bear for ceremonial
purposes, under the terms of a Federal registration permit. A permit
will be issued to an individual only at the request of a local
organization. The brown bear may be taken from either Unit 9D or Unit
10 (Unimak Island) only.
(H) You may hunt brown bear in Unit 9E with a Federal registration
permit in lieu of a State locking tag if you have obtained a Federal
registration permit prior to hunting.
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Table 9 to Paragraph (n)(9)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear:
Unit 9B, Lake Clark National Park and July 1-June 30.
Preserve--Rural residents of Iliamna,
Newhalen, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Port
Alsworth, residents of that portion of the
park resident zone in Unit 9B; and 13.440
permit holders--1 bear by Federal
registration permit only.
The season will be closed by the Lake Clark ......................
National Park and Preserve Superintendent
when 4 females or 10 bear have been taken,
whichever occurs first.
Unit 9B, remainder--1 bear by State Sep. 1-May 31.
registration permit only.
Unit 9C--1 bear by Federal registration Oct. 1-May 31.
permit only.
The season will be closed by the Katmai ......................
National Park and Preserve Superintendent
in consultation with BLM and FWS land
managers and ADF&G, when 6 females or 10
bear have been taken, whichever occurs
first.
Unit 9E--1 bear by Federal registration Sep. 25-Dec. 31.
permit. Apr. 15-May 25.
Caribou: ......................
Unit 9A--up to 2 caribou by State Season may be
registration permit. announced between
Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
Unit 9B--up to 2 caribou by State Season may be
registration permit. announced between
Aug. 1-Mar. 31.
Unit 9C, that portion within the Alagnak Season may be
River drainage--up to 2 caribou by State announced between
registration permit. Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
Unit 9C, that portion draining into the Season may be
Naknek River from the north, and Graveyard announced between
Creek and Coffee Creek--up to 2 caribou by Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
State registration permit.
Unit 9C, remainder--1 bull by Federal May be announced.
registration permit or State permit.
Federal public lands are closed to the
taking of caribou except by residents of
Unit 9C and Egegik..
Unit 9D--1-4 caribou by Federal registration Aug. 1-Sep. 30.
permit only. Nov. 15-Mar. 31.
Unit 9E--1 bull by Federal registration May be announced.
permit or State permit. Federal public
lands are closed to the taking of caribou
except by residents of Unit 9E, Nelson
Lagoon, and Sand Point..
Sheep:
Unit 9B, that portion within Lake Clark July 15-Oct. 15.
National Park and Preserve--1 ram with \3/ Jan. 1-Apr. 1.
4\ curl or larger horn by Federal
registration permit only. By announcement
of the Lake Clark National Park and
Preserve Superintendent, the summer/fall
season will be closed when up to 5 sheep
are taken and the winter season will be
closed when up to 2 sheep are taken..
Unit 9B, remainder--1 ram with \7/8\ curl or Aug. 10-Oct. 10.
larger horn by Federal registration permit
only.
Unit 9, remainder--1 ram with \7/8\ curl or Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
larger horn.
Moose:
Unit 9A--1 bull by State registration permit Sep. 1-15.
Unit 9B--1 bull by State registration permit Sep. 1-20.
Dec. 1-Jan. 15.
Unit 9C, that portion draining into the Sep. 1-20.
Naknek River from the north--1 bull by Dec. 1-31.
State registration permit.
Unit 9C, that portion draining into the Aug. 20-Sep. 20.
Naknek River from the south--1 bull by Dec. 1-31.
State registration permit. Public lands are
closed during December for the hunting of
moose, except by federally qualified
subsistence users hunting under these
regulations..
Unit 9C, remainder--1 bull by State Sep. 1-20.
registration permit. Dec. 15-Jan. 15.
Unit 9D--1 bull by Federal registration Dec. 15-Jan. 20.
permit. Federal public lands will be closed
by announcement of the Izembek Refuge
Manager to the harvest of moose when a
total of 10 bulls have been harvested
between State and Federal hunts..
Unit 9E--1 bull by State registration Sep. 1-25.
permit; however, only antlered bulls may be Dec. 1-Jan. 31.
taken Dec. 1-Jan. 31.
Beaver: Unit 9B and 9E--2 beaver per day........ Apr. 15-May 31.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White): No limit.......... Dec. 1-Mar. 15.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Hare:........................................... ......................
Snowshoe hare: No limit..................... July 1-June 30.
Alaska hare: 1 per day, 4 per season........ Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Wolf: 10 wolves................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce): 15 per day, 30 in possession... Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 10 Aug. 10-last day of
per day, 20 in possession. Feb.
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Trapping
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Beaver: ......................
No limit.................................... Oct. 10-Mar. 31.
2 beaver per day; only firearms may be used. Apr. 15-May 31.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
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Fox, Arctic (Blue and White): No limit.......... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 10-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
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(10) Unit 10. (i) Unit 10 consists of the Aleutian Islands, Unimak
Island, and the Pribilof Islands.
(ii) You may not take any wildlife species for subsistence uses on
Otter Island in the Pribilof Islands.
(iii) In Unit 10--Unimak Island only, a federally qualified
subsistence user (recipient) may designate another federally qualified
subsistence user to take caribou on his or her behalf. The designated
hunter must obtain a designated hunter permit and must return a
completed harvest report. The designated hunter may hunt for any number
of recipients but may have no more than four harvest limits in his/her
possession at any one time.
(iv) The communities of False Pass, King Cove, Cold Bay, Sand
Point, and Nelson Lagoon annually may each take, from October 1 through
December 31 or May 10 through 25, one brown bear for ceremonial
purposes, under the terms of a Federal registration permit. A permit
will be issued to an individual only at the request of a local
organization. The brown bear may be taken from either Unit 9D or Unit
10 (Unimak Island) only.
Table 10 to Paragraph (n)(10)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Caribou:
Unit 10, Unimak Island only--1 bull by Aug. 1-Sep. 30.
Federal registration permit.
Unit 10, remainder--No limit................ July 1-June 30.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): No limit.... July 1-June 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Wolf: 5 wolves.................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): 20 per day, 40 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
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Trapping
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Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): No limit.... July 1-June 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Feb. 28.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 10-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
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(11) Unit 11. Unit 11 consists of that area draining into the
headwaters of the Copper River south of Suslota Creek and the area
drained by all tributaries into the east bank of the Copper River
between the confluence of Suslota Creek with the Slana River and Miles
Glacier.
(i) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black and brown bear between April 15
and June 15.
(B) One moose without calf may be taken from June 20 through July
31 in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Unit 11 or
Unit 12 for the Batzulnetas Culture Camp. Two hunters from either
Chistochina or Mentasta Village may be designated by the Mt. Sanford
Tribal Consortium to receive the Federal subsistence harvest permit.
The permit may be obtained from a Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and
Preserve office.
(C) For federally qualified subsistence users living within the
Ahtna traditional communities of Chistochina, Chitina, Copper Center,
Gakona, Gulkana, Mentasta Lake, and Tazlina, a community harvest system
for moose is authorized on Federal public lands within Unit 11, subject
to the framework established by the Federal Subsistence Board.
(1) The boundaries of the communities are the most recent Census
Designated Places as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
(2) Participants in the community harvest system may not designate
another individual to harvest on their behalf any species for which
they register within the community harvest system but may serve as a
designated hunter, pursuant to 50 CFR 100.25(e).
(3) Community harvest limit for the species authorized in the
community harvest system is the sum of individual harvest limits of the
participants in the system.
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(4) Harvest reporting will take the form of reports collected from
hunters by the Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission and submitted
directly to land managers and the Office of Subsistence Management,
rather than through Federal registration permits, joint State/Federal
registration permits, or State harvest tickets.
(ii) A joint permit may be issued to a pair of a minor and an elder
to hunt sheep during the Aug. 1-Oct. 20 hunt. The following conditions
apply:
(A) The permittees must be a minor aged 8 to 15 years old and an
accompanying adult 60 years of age or older.
(B) Both the elder and the minor must be federally qualified
subsistence users with a positive customary and traditional use
determination for the area they want to hunt.
(C) The minor must hunt under the direct immediate supervision of
the accompanying adult, who is responsible for ensuring that all legal
requirements are met.
(D) Only one animal may be harvested with this permit. The sheep
harvested will count against the harvest limits of both the minor and
accompanying adult.
Table 11 to Paragraph (n)(11)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear: 1 bear.............................. Aug. 10-June 15.
Caribou: 1 bull by Federal registration permit.. May be announced.
Sheep:
1 ram....................................... Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
1 sheep by Federal registration permit only Aug. 1-Oct. 20.
by persons 60 years of age or older. Ewes
accompanied by lambs or lambs may not be
taken.
Goat:
Unit 11, that portion within the Wrangell- Aug. 25-Dec. 31.
St. Elias National Park and Preserve that
is bounded by the Chitina and Nizina rivers
on the south, the Kennicott River and
glacier on the southeast, and the Root
Glacier on the east--1 goat by Federal
registration permit only.
Unit 11, the remainder of the Wrangell-St. Aug. 10-Dec. 31.
Elias National Park and Preserve--1 goat by
Federal registration permit only.
Unit 11, that portion outside of the No open season.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and
Preserve.
Federal public lands will be closed by
announcement of the Superintendent,
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and
Preserve, to the harvest of goats when a
total of 45 goats has been harvested
between Federal and State hunts.
Moose:
Unit 11, that portion draining into the east Aug. 20-Sep. 20.
bank of the Copper River upstream from and
including the Slana River drainage--1
antlered bull by joint Federal/State
registration permit.
Unit 11, that portion south and east of a Aug. 20-Sep. 20.
line running along the north bank of the Nov. 20-Jan. 20.
Chitina River, the north and west banks of
the Nazina River, and the west bank of West
Fork of the Nazina River, continuing along
the western edge of the West Fork Glacier
to the summit of Regal Mountain--1 bull by
Federal registration permit. However,
during the period Aug. 20-Sep. 20, only an
antlered bull may be taken.
Unit 11, remainder--1 antlered bull by Aug. 20-Sep. 20.
Federal registration permit only.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Sep. 20-June 10.
Beaver: 1 beaver per day, 1 in possession....... June 1-Oct. 10.
Coyote: 10 coyotes.............................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2
foxes may be taken prior to Oct. 1.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Wolf: 10 wolves................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Feb. 28.
Grouse (Spruce, Ruffed, and Sharp-tailed): 15 Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
per day, 30 in possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ Sep. 25-May 31.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 10-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
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(12) Unit 12. Unit 12 consists of the Tanana River drainage
upstream from the Robertson River, including all drainages into the
east bank of the Robertson River, and the White River drainage in
Alaska, but excluding the Ladue River drainage.
(i) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black and brown bear between April 15
and June 30; you may use bait to hunt wolves on FWS and BLM lands.
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(B) You may not use a steel trap, or a snare using cable smaller
than \3/32\-inch diameter to trap coyotes or wolves in Unit 12 during
April and October.
(C) One moose without calf may be taken from June 20 through July
31 in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Unit 11 or
12 for the Batzulnetas Culture Camp. Two hunters from either
Chistochina or Mentasta Village may be designated by the Mt. Sanford
Tribal Consortium to receive the Federal subsistence harvest permit.
The permit may be obtained from a Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and
Preserve office.
(D) A community harvest system for caribou and moose is authorized
on Federal public lands in Unit 12 within the Tok and Little Tok River
drainages south of the Tok River bridge and east of the Tok Cutoff
Road, and within the Nabesna River drainage west of the east bank of
the Nabesna River upstream from the southern boundary of Tetlin
National Wildlife Refuge and that portion of Unit 12 that is east of
the Nabesna River and south of the Pickerel Lake Winter Trail running
southeast from Pickerel Lake to the Canadian border. This community
harvest system is for federally qualified subsistence users living
within the Ahtna traditional communities of Chistochina, Chitina,
Copper Center, Gakona, Gulkana, Mentasta Lake, and Tazlina and is
subject to the framework established by the Federal Subsistence Board.
(1) The boundaries of the communities are the most recent Census
Designated Places as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
(2) Participants in the community harvest system may not designate
another individual to harvest on their behalf any species for which
they register within the community harvest system but may serve as a
designated hunter, pursuant to 50 CFR 100.25(e).
(3) The community harvest limit for the species authorized in the
community harvest system is the sum of individual harvest limits of the
participants in the system.
(4) Harvest reporting will take the form of reports collected from
hunters by the Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission and submitted
directly to the land managers and the Office of Subsistence Management,
rather than through Federal registration permits, joint State/Federal
registration permits, or State harvest tickets.
(5) Participants must abide by customary and traditional use
determinations.
(ii) A joint permit may be issued to a pair of a minor and an elder
to hunt sheep during the Aug. 1-Oct. 20 hunt. The following conditions
apply:
(A) The permittees must be a minor aged 8 to 15 years old and an
accompanying adult 60 years of age or older.
(B) Both the elder and the minor must be federally qualified
subsistence users with a positive customary and traditional use
determination for the area they want to hunt.
(C) The minor must hunt under the direct immediate supervision of
the accompanying adult, who is responsible for ensuring that all legal
requirements are met.
(D) Only one animal may be harvested with this permit. The sheep
harvested will count against the harvest limits of both the minor and
accompanying adult.
Table 12 to Paragraph (n)(12)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear: 1 bear.............................. Aug. 10-June 30.
Caribou:
Unit 12, that portion within the Wrangell- No open season.
St. Elias National Park that lies west of
the Nabesna River and the Nabesna Glacier.
All hunting of caribou is prohibited on
Federal public lands..
Unit 12, that portion east of the Nabesna Aug. 10-Sep. 30.
River and the Nabesna Glacier and south of
the Winter Trail running southeast from
Pickerel Lake to the Canadian border--1
bull by Federal registration permit only.
Federal public lands are closed to the
harvest of caribou except by federally
qualified subsistence users hunting under
these regulations.
Unit 12, remainder--1 bull.................. Sep. 1-20.
Unit 12, remainder--1 caribou may be taken Winter season to be
by a Federal registration permit during a announced.
winter season to be announced. Dates for a
winter season to occur between Oct. 1 and
Apr. 30, and sex of the animals to be taken
will be announced by the Tetlin National
Wildlife Refuge Manager in consultation
with the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
and Preserve Superintendent, Alaska
Department of Fish and Game area
biologists, and Chairs of the Eastern
Interior Regional Advisory Council and
Upper Tanana/Fortymile Fish and Game
Advisory Committee.
Sheep:
Unit 12--1 ram with full curl or larger horn Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
Unit 12, that portion within Wrangell-St. Aug. 1-Oct. 20.
Elias National Park and Preserve--1 ram
with full curl horn or larger by Federal
registration permit only by persons 60
years of age or older.
Moose:
Unit 12, that portion within the Tetlin Aug. 24-Sep. 20.
National Wildlife Refuge and those lands Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
within the Wrangell-St. Elias National
Preserve north and east of a line formed by
the Pickerel Lake Winter Trail from the
Canadian border to Pickerel Lake--1
antlered bull by Federal registration
permit.
Unit 12, that portion east of the Nabesna Aug. 24-Sep. 30.
River and Nabesna Glacier, and south of the
Winter Trail running southeast from
Pickerel Lake to the Canadian border--1
antlered bull.
Unit 12, that portion within the Nabesna Aug. 20-Sep. 20.
River drainage west of the east bank of the
Nabesna River upstream from the southern
boundary of Tetlin National Wildlife
Refuge--1 antlered bull by joint Federal/
State registration permit only.
Unit 12, remainder--1 bull.................. Aug. 24-28.
Sep. 8-20.
Beaver: Unit 12, Wrangell-St. Elias National Sep. 20-May 15.
Park and Preserve--6 beaver per season. Meat
from harvested beaver must be salvaged for
human consumption.
Coyote: 10 coyotes.............................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2
foxes may be taken prior to Oct. 1.
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Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 1-Mar. 15.
Wolf: 10 wolves................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31
Grouse (Spruce, Ruffed, and Sharp-tailed): 15 Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
per day, 30 in possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit. Hide or meat must be salvaged. Sep. 15-Jun 10.
Traps, snares, bow and arrow, or firearms may
be used.
Coyote: No limit................................ Oct. 15-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Mar. 15.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Sep. 20-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Oct. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
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(13) Unit 13. (i) Unit 13 consists of that area westerly of the
east bank of the Copper River and drained by all tributaries into the
west bank of the Copper River from Miles Glacier and including the
Slana River drainages north of Suslota Creek; the drainages into the
Delta River upstream from Falls Creek and Black Rapids Glacier; the
drainages into the Nenana River upstream from the southeastern corner
of Denali National Park at Windy; the drainage into the Susitna River
upstream from its junction with the Chulitna River; the drainage into
the east bank of the Chulitna River upstream to its confluence with
Tokositna River; the drainages of the Chulitna River (south of Denali
National Park) upstream from its confluence with the Tokositna River;
the drainages into the north bank of the Tokositna River upstream to
the base of the Tokositna Glacier; the drainages into the Tokositna
Glacier; the drainages into the east bank of the Susitna River between
its confluences with the Talkeetna and Chulitna Rivers; the drainages
into the north and east bank of the Talkeetna River including the
Talkeetna River to its confluence with Clear Creek, the eastside
drainages of a line going up the south bank of Clear Creek to the first
unnamed creek on the south, then up that creek to lake 4408, along the
northeastern shore of lake 4408, then southeast in a straight line to
the northernmost fork of the Chickaloon River; the drainages into the
east bank of the Chickaloon River below the line from lake 4408; the
drainages of the Matanuska River above its confluence with the
Chickaloon River:
(A) Unit 13A consists of that portion of Unit 13 bounded by a line
beginning at the Chickaloon River bridge at Mile 77.7 on the Glenn
Highway, then along the Glenn Highway to its junction with the
Richardson Highway, then south along the Richardson Highway to the foot
of Simpson Hill at Mile 111.5, then east to the east bank of the Copper
River, then northerly along the east bank of the Copper River to its
junction with the Gulkana River, then northerly along the west bank of
the Gulkana River to its junction with the West Fork of the Gulkana
River, then westerly along the west bank of the West Fork of the
Gulkana River to its source, an unnamed lake, then across the divide
into the Tyone River drainage, down an unnamed stream into the Tyone
River, then down the Tyone River to the Susitna River, then down the
south bank of the Susitna River to the mouth of Kosina Creek, then up
Kosina Creek to its headwaters, then across the divide and down Aspen
Creek to the Talkeetna River, then southerly along the boundary of Unit
13 to the Chickaloon River bridge, the point of beginning.
(B) Unit 13B consists of that portion of Unit 13 bounded by a line
beginning at the confluence of the Copper River and the Gulkana River,
then up the east bank of the Copper River to the Gakona River, then up
the Gakona River and Gakona Glacier to the boundary of Unit 13, then
westerly along the boundary of Unit 13 to the Susitna Glacier, then
southerly along the west bank of the Susitna Glacier and the Susitna
River to the Tyone River, then up the Tyone River and across the divide
to the headwaters of the West Fork of the Gulkana River, then down the
West Fork of the Gulkana River to the confluence of the Gulkana River
and the Copper River, the point of beginning.
(C) Unit 13C consists of that portion of Unit 13 east of the Gakona
River and Gakona Glacier.
(D) Unit 13D consists of that portion of Unit 13 south of Unit 13A.
(E) Unit 13E consists of the remainder of Unit 13.
(ii) Within the following areas, the taking of wildlife for
subsistence uses is prohibited or restricted on public lands:
(A) You may not take wildlife for subsistence uses on lands within
Mount McKinley National Park as it existed prior to December 2, 1980.
Subsistence uses as authorized by this paragraph (n)(13) are permitted
in Denali National Preserve and lands added to Denali National Park on
December 2, 1980.
(B) You may not use motorized vehicles or pack animals for hunting
Aug. 5-25 in the Delta Controlled Use Area, the boundary of which is
defined as: a line beginning at the confluence of Miller Creek and the
Delta River, then west to vertical angle benchmark Miller, then west to
include all drainages of Augustana Creek and Black Rapids Glacier, then
north and east to include all drainages of McGinnis Creek to its
confluence with the Delta River, then east in a straight line across
the Delta River to Mile 236.7 Richardson Highway, then north along the
Richardson Highway to its junction with the Alaska Highway, then east
along the Alaska Highway to the west bank of the Johnson River, then
south along the west bank of the Johnson River and Johnson Glacier to
the head of the Cantwell Glacier, then west along the north bank of the
Cantwell Glacier and Miller Creek to the Delta River.
(C) Except for access and transportation of harvested wildlife on
Sourdough and Haggard Creeks, Middle
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Fork trails, or other trails designated by the Board, you may not use
motorized vehicles for subsistence hunting in the Sourdough Controlled
Use Area. The Sourdough Controlled Use Area consists of that portion of
Unit 13B bounded by a line beginning at the confluence of Sourdough
Creek and the Gulkana River, then northerly along Sourdough Creek to
the Richardson Highway at approximately Mile 148, then northerly along
the Richardson Highway to the Middle Fork Trail at approximately Mile
170, then westerly along the trail to the Gulkana River, then southerly
along the east bank of the Gulkana River to its confluence with
Sourdough Creek, the point of beginning.
(D) You may not use any motorized vehicle or pack animal for
hunting, including the transportation of hunters, their hunting gear,
and/or parts of game from July 26 through September 30 in the Tonsina
Controlled Use Area. The Tonsina Controlled Use Area consists of that
portion of Unit 13D bounded on the west by the Richardson Highway from
the Tiekel River to the Tonsina River at Tonsina, on the north along
the south bank of the Tonsina River to where the Edgerton Highway
crosses the Tonsina River, then along the Edgerton Highway to Chitina,
on the east by the Copper River from Chitina to the Tiekel River, and
on the south by the north bank of the Tiekel River.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
15.
(B) Upon written request by the Camp Director to the Glennallen
Field Office, 2 caribou, sex to be determined by the Glennallen Field
Office Manager of the BLM, may be taken from Aug. 10 through Sep. 30 or
Oct. 21 through Mar. 31 by Federal registration permit for the Hudson
Lake Residential Treatment Camp. Additionally, 1 bull moose may be
taken Aug. 1 through Sep. 20. The animals may be taken by any federally
qualified hunter designated by the Camp Director. The hunter must have
in his/her possession the permit and a designated hunter permit during
all periods that are being hunted.
(C) A community harvest system for caribou and moose is authorized
on Federal public lands within Unit 13, subject to the framework
established by the Federal Subsistence Board, for federally qualified
subsistence users living within the Ahtna traditional communities of
Cantwell, Chistochina, Chitina, Copper Center, Gakona, Gulkana,
Mentasta Lake, and Tazlina.
(1) The boundaries of the communities are the most recent Census
Designated Places as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
(2) Participants in the community harvest system may not designate
another individual to harvest on their behalf any species for which
they register within the community harvest system but may serve as a
designated hunter, pursuant to 50 CFR 100.25(e).
(3) The community harvest limit for the species authorized in the
community harvest system is the sum of individual harvest limits of the
participants in the system.
(4) Harvest reporting will take the form of reports collected from
hunters by the Ahtna Intertribal Resource Commission and submitted
directly to the land managers and the Office of Subsistence Management,
rather than through Federal registration permits, joint State/Federal
registration permits, or State harvest tickets.
Table 13 to Paragraph (n)(13)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear: 1 bear. Bears taken within Denali Aug. 10-May 31.
National Park must be sealed within 5 days of
harvest. That portion within Denali National
Park will be closed by announcement of the
Superintendent after 4 bears have been
harvested.
Caribou:
Units 13A and 13B--2 caribou by Federal Aug. 1-Sep. 30.
registration permit only. The sex of Oct. 21-Mar. 31.
animals that may be taken will be announced
by the Glennallen Field Office Manager of
the Bureau of Land Management in
consultation with the Alaska Department of
Fish and Game area biologist and Chairs of
the Eastern Interior Regional Advisory
Council and the Southcentral Regional
Advisory Council.
Unit 13, remainder--2 bulls by Federal Aug. 1-Sep. 30.
registration permit only. Oct. 21-Mar. 31.
Sheep: Unit 13, excluding Unit 13D and the Tok Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
Management Area and Delta Controlled Use Area--
1 ram with \7/8\ curl or larger horn.
Moose:
Unit 13E--1 antlered bull moose by Federal Aug. 1-Sep. 20.
registration permit only; only 1 permit
will be issued per household.
Unit 13, remainder--1 antlered bull moose by Aug. 1-Sep. 20.
Federal registration permit only.
Beaver: 1 beaver per day, 1 in possession....... June 15-Sep. 10.
Coyote: 10 coyotes.............................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2
foxes may be taken prior to Oct. 1.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Wolf: 10 wolves................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Feb. 28.
Grouse (Spruce, Ruffed, and Sharp-tailed): 15 Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
per day, 30 in possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ Sep. 25-May 31.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Marten: Unit 13--No limit....................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
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Muskrat: No limit............................... Sep. 25-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Oct. 15-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
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(14) Unit 14. (i) Unit 14 consists of drainages into the northern
side of Turnagain Arm west of and excluding the Portage Creek drainage,
drainages into Knik Arm excluding drainages of the Chickaloon and
Matanuska Rivers in Unit 13, drainages into the northern side of Cook
Inlet east of the Susitna River, drainages into the east bank of the
Susitna River downstream from the Talkeetna River, and drainages into
the south and west bank of the Talkeetna River to its confluence with
Clear Creek, the western side drainages of a line going up the south
bank of Clear Creek to the first unnamed creek on the south, then up
that creek to lake 4408, along the northeastern shore of lake 4408,
then southeast in a straight line to the northernmost fork of the
Chickaloon River:
(A) Unit 14A consists of drainages in Unit 14 bounded on the west
by the east bank of the Susitna River, on the north by the north bank
of Willow Creek and Peters Creek to its headwaters, then east along the
hydrologic divide separating the Susitna River and Knik Arm drainages
to the outlet creek at lake 4408, on the east by the eastern boundary
of Unit 14, and on the south by Cook Inlet, Knik Arm, the south bank of
the Knik River from its mouth to its junction with Knik Glacier, across
the face of Knik Glacier and along the northern side of Knik Glacier to
the Unit 6 boundary;
(B) Unit 14B consists of that portion of Unit 14 north of Unit 14A;
and
(C) Unit 14C consists of that portion of Unit 14 south of Unit 14A.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public lands:
(A) You may not take wildlife for subsistence uses in the Fort
Richardson and Elmendorf Air Force Base Management Areas, consisting of
the Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Military Reservations; and
(B) You may not take wildlife for subsistence uses in the Anchorage
Management Area, consisting of all drainages south of Elmendorf and
Fort Richardson military reservations and north of and including
Rainbow Creek.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
Table 14 to Paragraph (n)(14)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Black Bear: Unit 14C--1 bear.................... July 1-June 30.
Beaver: Unit 14C--1 beaver per day, 1 in May 15-Oct. 31.
possession.
Coyote: Unit 14C--2 coyotes..................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): Unit 14C--2 foxes.
Hare (Snowshoe): Unit 14C--5 hares per day...... Sep. 8-Apr. 30.
Lynx: Unit 14C--2 lynx.......................... Dec. 1-Jan. 31.
Wolf: Unit 14C--5 wolves........................ Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: Unit 14C--1 wolverine................ Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce and Ruffed): Unit 14C--5 per day, Sep. 8-Mar. 31.
10 in possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): Unit Sep. 8-Mar. 31.
14C--10 per day, 20 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: Unit 14C, that portion within the Dec. 1-Apr. 15.
drainages of Glacier Creek, Kern Creek,
Peterson Creek, the Twentymile River and the
drainages of Knik River outside Chugach State
Park--20 beaver per season.
Coyote: Unit 14C--No limit...................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Phases): Unit 14C--1 fox.
Lynx: Unit 14C--No limit........................ Dec. 15-Jan. 31.
Marten: Unit 14C--No limit...................... Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Mink and Weasel: Unit 14C--No limit............. Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Muskrat: Unit 14C--No limit..................... Nov. 10-May 15.
Otter: Unit 14C--No limit....................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Wolf: Unit 14C--No limit........................ Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Wolverine: Unit 14C--2 wolverines............... Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
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(15) Unit 15. (i) Unit 15 consists of that portion of the Kenai
Peninsula and adjacent islands draining into the Gulf of Alaska, Cook
Inlet, and Turnagain Arm from Gore Point to the point where longitude
line 150[deg]00' W crosses the coastline of Chickaloon Bay in Turnagain
Arm, including that area lying west of longitude line 150[deg]00' W to
the mouth of the Russian River, then southerly along the Chugach
National Forest boundary to the upper end of Upper Russian Lake; and
including the drainages into Upper Russian Lake west of the Chugach
National Forest boundary:
(A) Unit 15A consists of that portion of Unit 15 north of the north
bank of the Kenai River and the northern shore of Skilak Lake;
(B) Unit 15B consists of that portion of Unit 15 south of the north
bank of the Kenai River and the northern shore of Skilak Lake, and
north of the north bank
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of the Kasilof River, the northern shore of Tustumena Lake, Glacier
Creek, and Tustumena Glacier; and
(C) Unit 15C consists of the remainder of Unit 15.
(ii) You may not take wildlife, except for grouse, ptarmigan, and
hares that may be taken only from October 1 through March 1 by bow and
arrow only, in the Skilak Loop Management Area, which consists of that
portion of Unit 15A bounded by a line beginning at the easternmost
junction of the Sterling Highway and the Skilak Loop (milepost 76.3),
then due south to the south bank of the Kenai River, then southerly
along the south bank of the Kenai River to its confluence with Skilak
Lake, then westerly along the northern shore of Skilak Lake to Lower
Skilak Lake Campground, then northerly along the Lower Skilak Lake
Campground Road and the Skilak Loop Road to its westernmost junction
with the Sterling Highway, then easterly along the Sterling Highway to
the point of beginning.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
15;
(B) You may not trap furbearers for subsistence in the Skilak Loop
Wildlife Management Area;
(C) You may not trap marten in that portion of Unit 15B east of the
Kenai River, Skilak Lake, Skilak River, and Skilak Glacier; and
(D) You may not take red fox in Unit 15 by any means other than a
steel trap or snare.
Table 15 to Paragraph (n)(15)
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Harvest limits Open season
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hunting
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Black Bear:
Units 15A and 15B--2 bears by Federal July 1-June 30.
registration permit.
Unit 15C--3 bears........................... July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear: Unit 15--1 bear every 4 regulatory Sep. 1-Nov. 30, to be
years by Federal registration permit. The announced and Apr. 1-
season may be opened or closed by announcement June 15, to be
from the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Manager announced.
after consultation with ADF&G and the Chair of
the Southcentral Alaska Subsistence Regional
Advisory Council.
Caribou:
Unit 15B, within the Kenai National Wildlife Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
Refuge Wilderness Area--1 caribou by
Federal drawing permit.
Unit 15C, north of the Fox River and east of Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
Windy Lake--1 caribou by Federal drawing
permit.
Unit 15, remainder.......................... No open season.
Goat: 1 goat by Federal drawing permit. Kids or Aug. 10-Nov. 14.
nannies accompanied by kids may not be taken.
Moose:
Unit 15A--Skilak Loop Wildlife Management No open season.
Area.
Units 15A remainder, 15B, and 15C--1 Aug. 20-Sep. 25.
antlered bull with spike-fork or 50-inch
antlers or with 3 or more brow tines on
either antler, by Federal registration
permit only.
Units 15B and 15C--1 antlered bull with Oct. 20-Nov. 10.
spike-fork or 50-inch antlers or with 3 or
more brow tines on either antler, by
Federal registration permit only. The Kenai
NWR Refuge Manager is authorized to close
the October-November season based on
conservation concerns, in consultation with
ADF&G and the Chair of the Southcentral
Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory
Council.
Unit 15C--1 cow by Federal registration Aug. 20-Sep. 25.
permit only.
Sheep: 1 ram with \3/4\ curl horn or larger by Aug 10-Sep. 20.
Federal drawing permit.
Coyote: No limit................................ Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Wolf:
Unit 15, that portion within the Kenai Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
National Wildlife Refuge--2 wolves.
Unit 15, remainder--5 wolves................ Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce): 15 per day, 30 in possession... Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Ruffed)................................. No open season.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed):
Unit 15A and 15B--20 per day, 40 in Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
possession.
Unit 15C--20 per day, 40 in possession...... Aug. 10-Dec. 31.
Unit 15C--5 per day, 10 in possession....... Jan. 1-Mar. 31.
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Trapping
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Beaver: 20 beaver per season.................... Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Phases): 1 Fox.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Jan. 1-31.
Marten:
Unit 15B, that portion east of the Kenai No open season.
River, Skilak Lake, Skilak River, and
Skilak Glacier.
Remainder of Unit 15--No limit.............. Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 10-May 15.
Otter: Unit 15--No limit........................ Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolverine: Unit 15B and C--No limit............. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
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(16) Unit 16. (i) Unit 16 consists of the drainages into Cook Inlet
between Redoubt Creek and the Susitna River, including Redoubt Creek
drainage, Kalgin Island, and the drainages on the western side of the
Susitna River (including the Susitna River) upstream to its confluence
with the Chulitna River; the drainages into the western side of the
Chulitna River (including the Chulitna River) upstream to the Tokositna
River, and drainages into the southern side of the Tokositna River
upstream to the base of the Tokositna Glacier, including the drainage
of the Kahiltna Glacier:
(A) Unit 16A consists of that portion of Unit 16 east of the east
bank of the Yentna River from its mouth upstream to the Kahiltna River,
east of the east bank of the Kahiltna River, and east of the Kahiltna
Glacier; and
(B) Unit 16B consists of the remainder of Unit 16.
(ii) You may not take wildlife for subsistence uses in the Mount
McKinley National Park, as it existed prior to December 2, 1980.
Subsistence uses as authorized by this paragraph (n)(16) are permitted
in Denali National Preserve and lands added to Denali National Park on
December 2, 1980.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
15.
(B) [Reserved]
Table 16 to Paragraph (n)(16)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Harvest limits Open season
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hunting
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Caribou: 1 caribou.............................. Aug. 10-Oct. 31.
Moose:
Unit 16B, Redoubt Bay Drainages south and Sep. 1-15.
west of, and including the Kustatan River
drainage--1 bull.
Unit 16B, Denali National Preserve only--1 Sep. 1-30.
bull by Federal registration permit. One Dec. 1-Feb. 28.
Federal registration permit for moose
issued per household.
Unit 16B, remainder--1 bull................. Sep. 1-30.
Dec. 1-Feb. 28.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Dec. 1-Jan. 31.
Wolf: 5 wolves.................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce and Ruffed): 15 per day, 30 in Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ Oct. 10-May 15.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Dec. 15-Jan. 31.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Jan. 31.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 10-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
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(17) Unit 17. (i) Unit 17 consists of drainages into Bristol Bay
and the Bering Sea between Etolin Point and Cape Newenham, and all
islands between these points including Hagemeister Island and the
Walrus Islands:
(A) Unit 17A consists of the drainages between Cape Newenham and
Cape Constantine, and Hagemeister Island and the Walrus Islands;
(B) Unit 17B consists of the Nushagak River drainage upstream from,
and including the Mulchatna River drainage and the Wood River drainage
upstream from the outlet of Lake Beverley; and
(C) Unit 17C consists of the remainder of Unit 17.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public lands:
(A) Except for aircraft and boats and in legal hunting camps, you
may not use any motorized vehicle for hunting ungulates, bear, wolves,
and wolverine, including transportation of hunters and parts of
ungulates, bear, wolves, or wolverine in the Upper Mulchatna Controlled
Use Area consisting of Unit 17B, from Aug. 1 through Nov. 1.
(B) [Reserved]
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
15.
(B) You may hunt brown bear by State registration permit in lieu of
a resident tag if you have obtained a State registration permit prior
to hunting.
(C) If you have a trapping license, you may use a firearm to take
beaver in Unit 17 from April 15 through May 31. You may not take beaver
with a firearm under a trapping license on National Park Service lands.
(D) In Unit 17, a snowmachine may be used to assist in the taking
of a caribou, and caribou may be shot from a stationary snowmachine.
``Assist in the taking of a caribou'' means a snowmachine may be used
to approach within 300 yards of a caribou at speeds under 15 miles per
hour, in a manner that does not involve repeated approaches or that
causes a caribou to run. A snowmachine may not be used to contact an
animal or to pursue a fleeing caribou.
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Table 17 to Paragraph (n)(17)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 2 bears............................. Aug. 1-May 31.
Brown Bear: Unit 17--1 bear by State Sep. 1-May 31.
registration permit only.
Caribou: Unit 17A, all drainages west of Right Season may be
Hand Point--up to 2 caribou by State announced between
registration permit. Aug. 1-Mar. 31.
Units 17A and 17C, that portion of 17A and Aug. 1-Mar. 31.
17C consisting of the Nushagak Peninsula
south of the Igushik River, Tuklung River
and Tuklung Hills, west to Tvativak Bay--up
to 5 caribou by Federal registration permit.
Public lands are closed to the taking of
caribou except by federally qualified users
unless the population estimate exceeds 900
caribou.
Units 17A, remainder and 17C, remainder-- Season may be
selected drainages; a harvest limit of up announced between
to 2 caribou by State registration permit Aug. 1 and Mar. 31.
will be determined at the time the season
is announced.
Units 17B and 17C, that portion of 17C east Season may be
of the Wood River and Wood River Lakes--up announced between
to 2 caribou by State registration permit. Aug. 1-Mar. 31.
Sheep: 1 ram with full curl or larger horn...... Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
Moose: Unit 17A--1 bull by State registration Aug. 25-Sep. 25.
permit; or.
1 antlerless moose by State registration Aug. 25-Sep. 25.
permit; or.
Unit 17A--up to 2 moose; one antlered bull Up to a 31-day season
by State registration permit, one may be announced
antlerless moose by State registration between Dec. 1 and
permit. the last day of Feb.
Units 17B and 17C--one bull................. Aug. 20-Sep. 15. Dec.
1-31.
During the period Aug. 20-Sep. 15--one bull
by State registration permit; or
During the period Sep. 1-15--one bull with
spike-fork or 50-inch antlers or antlers
with three or more brow tines on at least
one side with a State harvest ticket; or
During the period Dec. 1-31--one antlered
bull by State registration permit.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): No limit.... Dec. 1-Mar. 15.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Feb. 15.
Phases): 2 foxes.
Hare:
Snowshoe hare: No limit..................... July 1-June 30.
Alaska hare: 1 per day, 4 per season........ Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Wolf: 10 wolves................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce and Ruffed): 15 per day, 30 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): 20 per day, 40 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: Unit 17--No limit....................... Oct. 10-Mar. 31.
Unit 17--2 beaver per day. Only firearms may Apr. 15-May 31.
be used.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): No limit.... Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Muskrat: 2 muskrats............................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Feb. 28.
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(18) Unit 18. (i) Unit 18 consists of that area draining into the
Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers westerly and downstream from a line starting
at the downriver boundary of Paimiut on the north bank of the Yukon
River then south across the Yukon River to the northern terminus of the
Paimiut Portage, then south along the Paimiut Portage to its
intersection with Arhymot Lake, then south along the northern and
western bank of Arhymot Lake to the outlet at Crooked Creek (locally
known as Johnson River), then along the south bank of Crooked Creek
downstream to the northern terminus of Crooked Creek to the Yukon-
Kuskokwim Portage (locally known as the Mud Creek Tramway), then along
the west side of the tramway to Mud Creek, then along the westerly bank
of Mud Creek downstream to an unnamed slough of the Kuskokwim River
(locally known as First Slough or Kalskag Slough), then along the west
bank of this unnamed slough downstream to its confluence with the
Kuskokwim River, then southeast across the Kuskokwim River to its
southerly bank, then along the south bank of the Kuskokwim River
upriver to the confluence of a Kuskokwim River slough locally known as
Old River, then across Old River to the downriver terminus of the
island formed by Old River and the Kuskokwim River, then along the
north bank of the main channel of Old River to Igyalleq Creek
(Whitefish Creek), then along the south and west bank of
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Igyalleq Creek to Whitefish Lake, then directly across Whitefish Lake
to Ophir Creek, then along the west bank of Ophir Creek to its
headwaters at 61[deg]10.22' N lat., 159[deg] 46.05'' W long., and the
drainages flowing into the Bering Sea from Cape Newenham on the south
to and including the Pastolik River drainage on the north; Nunivak, St.
Matthews, and adjacent islands between Cape Newenham and the Pastolik
River, and all seaward waters and lands within 3 miles of these
coastlines.
(ii) In the Kalskag Controlled Use Area, which consists of that
portion of Unit 18 bounded by a line from Lower Kalskag on the
Kuskokwim River, northwesterly to Russian Mission on the Yukon River,
then east along the north bank of the Yukon River to the old site of
Paimiut, then back to Lower Kalskag, you are not allowed to use
aircraft for hunting any ungulate, bear, wolf, or wolverine, including
the transportation of any hunter and ungulate, bear, wolf, or wolverine
part; however, this does not apply to transportation of a hunter or
ungulate, bear, wolf, or wolverine part by aircraft between publicly
owned airports in the Controlled Use Area or between a publicly owned
airport within the Area and points outside the Area.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) If you have a trapping license, you may use a firearm to take
beaver in Unit 18 from April 1 through June 10.
(B) You may hunt brown bear by State registration permit in lieu of
a resident tag if you have obtained a State registration permit prior
to hunting.
(C) You may take caribou from a boat moving under power in Unit 18.
(D) You may take moose from a boat moving under power in that
portion of Unit 18 west of a line running from the mouth of the
Ishkowik River to the closest point of Dall Lake, then to the east bank
of the Johnson River at its entrance into Nunavakanukakslak Lake (N
60[deg]59.41' Latitude; W 162[deg]22.14' Longitude), continuing upriver
along a line \1/2\ mile south and east of, and paralleling a line along
the southerly bank of the Johnson River to the confluence of the east
bank of Crooked Creek, then continuing upriver to the outlet at Arhymot
Lake, then following the south bank west to the Unit 18 border.
(E) Taking of wildlife in Unit 18 while in possession of lead shot
size T, .20 caliber or less in diameter, is prohibited.
(F) You may not pursue with a motorized vehicle an ungulate that is
at or near a full gallop.
(G) You may use artificial light when taking a bear at a den site.
Table 18 to Paragraph (n)(18)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear: 1 bear by State registration permit Sep. 1-May 31.
only.
Caribou:
Unit 18, that portion to the east and south Season may be
of the Kuskokwim River--up to 2 caribou by announced between
State registration permit. Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
Unit 18, remainder--up to 2 caribou by State Season may be
registration permit. announced between
Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
Moose: Unit 18, that portion east of a line Sep. 1-Oct. 15.
running from the mouth of the Ishkowik River to
the closest point of Dall Lake, then to the
east bank of the Johnson River at its entrance
into Nunavakanukakslak Lake (N 60[deg]59.41'
Latitude; W162[deg]22.14'' Longitude),
continuing upriver along a line \1/2\ mile
south and east of, and paralleling a line along
the southerly bank of the Johnson River to the
confluence of the east bank of Crooked Creek,
then continuing upriver to the outlet at
Arhymot Lake, then following the south bank
east of the Unit 18 border and then north of
and including the Eek River drainage--1
antlered bull by State registration permit
during the fall season.
Or
1 antlered bull by Federal registration May be announced
permit during a may-be-announced winter between Dec. 1-Jan.
season. 31.
Federal public lands are closed to the
taking of moose except by residents of
Tuntutuliak, Eek, Napakiak, Napaskiak,
Kasigluk, Nunapitchuk, Atmautlauk,
Oscarville, Bethel, Kwethluk, Akiachak,
Akiak, Tuluksak, Lower Kalskag, and
Kalskag.
Unit 18, south of the Eek River drainage and Sep. 1-30.
north of the Goodnews River drainage--1
antlered bull by State registration permit.
Unit 18, Goodnews River drainage and south Sep. 1-30.
to the Unit 18 boundary--1 antlered bull by
State registration permit.
or
1 moose by State registration permit........ A season may be
announced between
Dec. 1 and the last
day of Feb.
Unit 18, remainder--3 moose, only one of Aug. 1-Apr. 30.
which may be antlered. Antlered bulls may
not be harvested from Oct. 1 through Nov.
30.
Beaver: No limit................................ July 1-June 30.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): 2 foxes..... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2
foxes may be taken prior to Oct. 1.
Hare:
Snowshoe hare: No limit......................... July 1-June 30.
Alaska hare: 2 per day, 6 per season............ Aug. 1-May 31.
Lynx: 5 lynx.................................... Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolf: 10 wolves................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 2 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce and Ruffed): 15 per day, 30 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
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Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): 15 per day, 30 in Aug. 10-May 30.
possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ July 1-June 30.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): No limit.... Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 10-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 10-Mar. 31.
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(19) Unit 19. (i) Unit 19 consists of the Kuskokwim River drainage
upstream, excluding the drainages of Arhymot Lake, from a line starting
at the outlet of Arhymot Lake at Crooked Creek (locally known as
Johnson River), then along the south bank of Crooked Creek downstream
to the northern terminus of Crooked Creek to the Yukon- Kuskokwim
Portage (locally known as the Mud Creek Tramway), then along the west
side of the tramway to Mud Creek, then along the westerly bank of Mud
Creek downstream to an unnamed slough of the Kuskokwim River (locally
known as First Slough or Kalskag Slough), then along the west bank of
this unnamed slough downstream to its confluence with the Kuskokwim
River, then southeast across the Kuskokwim River to its southerly bank,
then along the south bank of the Kuskokwim River upriver to the
confluence of a Kuskokwim River slough locally known as Old River, then
across Old River to the downriver terminus of the island formed by Old
River and the Kuskokwim River, then along the north bank of the main
channel of Old River to Igyalleq Creek (Whitefish Creek), then along
the south and west bank of Igyalleq Creek to Whitefish Lake, then
directly across Whitefish Lake to Ophir Creek then along the west bank
of Ophir Creek to its headwaters at 61[deg]10.22' N lat.,
159[deg]46.05'' W long.:
(A) Unit 19A consists of the Kuskokwim River drainage downstream
from and including the Moose Creek drainage on the north bank and
downstream from and including the Stony River drainage on the south
bank, excluding Unit 19B;
(B) Unit 19B consists of the Aniak River drainage upstream from and
including the Salmon River drainage, the Holitna River drainage
upstream from and including the Bakbuk Creek drainage, that area south
of a line from the mouth of Bakbuk Creek to the radar dome at
Sparrevohn Air Force Base, including the Hoholitna River drainage
upstream from that line, and the Stony River drainage upstream from and
including the Can Creek drainage;
(C) Unit 19C consists of that portion of Unit 19 south and east of
a line from Benchmark M#1.26 (approximately 1.26 miles south of the
northwestern corner of the original Mt. McKinley National Park
boundary) to the peak of Lone Mountain, then due west to Big River,
including the Big River drainage upstream from that line, and including
the Swift River drainage upstream from and including the North Fork
drainage; and
(D) Unit 19D consists of the remainder of Unit 19.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public land:
(A) You may not take wildlife for subsistence uses on lands within
Mount McKinley National Park as it existed prior to December 2, 1980.
Subsistence uses as authorized by this paragraph (n)(19) are permitted
in Denali National Preserve and lands added to Denali National Park on
December 2, 1980.
(B) In the Upper Kuskokwim Controlled Use Area, which consists of
that portion of Unit 19D upstream from the mouth of the Selatna River,
but excluding the Selatna and Black River drainages, to a line
extending from Dyckman Mountain on the northern Unit 19D boundary
southeast to the 1,610-foot crest of Munsatli Ridge, then south along
Munsatli Ridge to the 2,981-foot peak of Telida Mountain, then
northeast to the intersection of the western boundary of Denali
National Preserve with the Minchumina-Telida winter trail, then south
along the western boundary of Denali National Preserve to the southern
boundary of Unit 19D, you may not use aircraft for hunting moose,
including transportation of any moose hunter or moose part; however,
this does not apply to transportation of a moose hunter or moose part
by aircraft between publicly owned airports in the Controlled Use Area,
or between a publicly owned airport within the area and points outside
the area.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
30.
(B) You may hunt brown bear by State registration permit in lieu of
a resident tag in those portions of Units 19A and 19B downstream of and
including the Aniak River drainage if you have obtained a State
registration permit prior to hunting.
(C) In Unit 19C, individual residents of Nikolai may harvest sheep
during the Aug. 10 to Sep. 20 season and not have that animal count
against the community harvest limit (during the Oct. 1 to Mar. 30
season). Individual residents of Nikolai that harvest a sheep under
State regulations may not participate in the Oct. 1 to Mar. 30
community harvest.
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Table 19 to Paragraph (n)(19)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear: Units 19A and 19B, those portions Aug. 10-June 30.
which are downstream of and including the Aniak
River drainage--1 bear by State registration
permit.
Units 19A, remainder, 19B, remainder, and Aug. 10-June 30.
Unit 19D--1 bear.
Caribou: Units 19A and 19B (excluding rural Season may be
Alaska residents of Lime Village)--up to 2 announced between
caribou by State registration permit. Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
Unit 19C--1 caribou......................... Aug. 10-Oct. 10.
Unit 19D, south and east of the Kuskokwim Aug. 10-Sep. 30. Nov.
River and North Fork of the Kuskokwim 1-Jan. 31.
River--1 caribou.
Unit 19D, remainder--1 caribou.............. Aug. 10-Sep. 30.
Unit 19, residents domiciled in Lime Village July 1-June 30.
only--no individual harvest limit but a
village harvest quota of 200 caribou; cows
and calves may not be taken from Apr. 1
through Aug. 9. Reporting will be by a
community reporting system..
Sheep: 1 ram with 7 8 curl horn or larger....... Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
Unit 19C, that portion within the Denali Oct. 1-Mar. 30.
National Park and Preserve-residents of
Nikolai only--no individual harvest limit,
but a community harvest quota will be set
annually by the Denali National Park and
Preserve Superintendent; rams or ewes
without lambs only. Reporting will be by a
community reporting system..
Moose: Unit 19, residents of Lime Village only-- July 1-June 30.
no individual harvest limit, but a village
harvest quota of 28 bulls (including those
taken under the State permits). Reporting will
be by a community reporting system..
Unit 19A, Lime Village Management Area--2 Aug. 10-Sep. 25. Nov.
bulls by State or Federal registration 20-Mar 31.
permit.
Unit 19A, north of the Kuskokwim River, Sep. 1-5.
upstream from but excluding the George
River drainage, and south of the Kuskokwim
River upstream from and including the
Downey Creek drainage, not including the
Lime Village Management Area--1 antlered
bull by State registration permit available
in Sleetmute and Stoney River on July 24.
Permits issued on a first come, first
served basis (number of permits to be
announced annually)..
Unit 19A, remainder--1 antlered bull by Sep. 1-20.
Federal drawing permit or a State permit.
Federal public lands are closed to the
taking of moose except by residents of
Tuluksak, Lower Kalskag, Upper Kalskag,
Aniak, Chuathbaluk, and Crooked Creek
hunting under these regulations.
Unit 19B--1 bull with spike-fork or 50-inch Sep. 1-20.
antlers or antlers with 4 or more brow
tines on one side.
Unit 19C--1 antlered bull................... Sep. 1-20.
Unit 19C--1 bull by State registration Jan. 15-Feb. 15.
permit.
Unit 19D, that portion of the Upper Sep. 1-30.
Kuskokwim Controlled Use Area within the
North Fork drainage upstream from the
confluence of the South Fork to the mouth
of the Swift Fork--1 antlered bull.
Unit 19D, remainder of the Upper Kuskokwim Sep. 1-30. Dec. 1-Feb.
Controlled Use Area--1 bull. 28.
Unit 19D, remainder--1 antlered bull........ Sep. 1-30. Dec. 1-15.
Coyote: 10 coyotes.............................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2
foxes may be taken prior to Oct. 1.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Wolf: Unit 19D--10 wolves per day............... Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Unit 19, remainder--5 wolves................ Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce, Ruffed, and Sharp-tailed): 15 Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
per day, 30 in possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ Nov. 1-June 10.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 1-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
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(20) Unit 20. (i) Unit 20 consists of the Yukon River drainage
upstream from and including the Tozitna River drainage to and including
the Hamlin Creek drainage, drainages into the south bank of the Yukon
River upstream from and including the Charley River drainage, the Ladue
River and Fortymile River drainages, and the Tanana River drainage
north of Unit 13 and downstream from the east bank of the Robertson
River:
(A) Unit 20A consists of that portion of Unit 20 bounded on the
south by the Unit 13 boundary, bounded on the east by the west bank of
the Delta River, bounded on the north by the north bank of the Tanana
River from its confluence with the Delta River downstream to its
confluence with the Nenana River, and
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bounded on the west by the east bank of the Nenana River.
(B) Unit 20B consists of drainages into the northern bank of the
Tanana River from and including Hot Springs Slough upstream to and
including the Banner Creek drainage.
(C) Unit 20C consists of that portion of Unit 20 bounded on the
east by the east bank of the Nenana River and on the north by the north
bank of the Tanana River downstream from the Nenana River.
(D) Unit 20D consists of that portion of Unit 20 bounded on the
east by the east bank of the Robertson River and on the west by the
west bank of the Delta River, and drainages into the north bank of the
Tanana River from its confluence with the Robertson River downstream
to, but excluding, the Banner Creek drainage.
(E) Unit 20E consists of drainages into the south bank of the Yukon
River upstream from and including the Charley River drainage, and the
Ladue River drainage.
(F) Unit 20F consists of the remainder of Unit 20.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public land:
(A) You may not take wildlife for subsistence uses on lands within
Mount McKinley National Park as it existed prior to December 2, 1980.
Subsistence uses as authorized by this paragraph (n)(20) are permitted
in Denali National Preserve and lands added to Denali National Park on
December 2, 1980.
(B) You may not use motorized vehicles or pack animals for hunting
Aug. 5-25 in the Delta Controlled Use Area, the boundary of which is
defined as: a line beginning at the confluence of Miller Creek and the
Delta River, then west to vertical angle benchmark Miller, then west to
include all drainages of Augustana Creek and Black Rapids Glacier, then
north and east to include all drainages of McGinnis Creek to its
confluence with the Delta River, then east in a straight line across
the Delta River to Mile 236.7 of the Richardson Highway, then north
along the Richardson Highway to its junction with the Alaska Highway,
then east along the Alaska Highway to the west bank of the Johnson
River, then south along the west bank of the Johnson River and Johnson
Glacier to the head of the Canwell Glacier, then west along the north
bank of the Canwell Glacier and Miller Creek to the Delta River.
(C) You may not use firearms, snowmobiles, licensed highway
vehicles or motorized vehicles, except aircraft and boats, in the
Dalton Highway Corridor Management Area, which consists of those
portions of Units 20, 24, 25, and 26 extending 5 miles from each side
of the Dalton Highway from the Yukon River to milepost 300 of the
Dalton Highway, except as follows: Residents living within the Dalton
Highway Corridor Management Area may use snowmobiles only for the
subsistence taking of wildlife. You may use licensed highway vehicles
only on designated roads within the Dalton Highway Corridor Management
Area. The residents of Alatna, Allakaket, Anaktuvuk Pass, Bettles,
Evansville, Stevens Village, and residents living within the Corridor
may use firearms within the Corridor only for subsistence taking of
wildlife.
(D) You may not use any motorized vehicle for hunting August 5-
September 20 in the Glacier Mountain Controlled Use Area, which
consists of that portion of Unit 20E bounded by a line beginning at
Mile 140 of the Taylor Highway, then north along the highway to Eagle,
then west along the cat trail from Eagle to Crooked Creek, then from
Crooked Creek southwest along the west bank of Mogul Creek to its
headwaters on North Peak, then west across North Peak to the headwaters
of Independence Creek, then southwest along the west bank of
Independence Creek to its confluence with the North Fork of the
Fortymile River, then easterly along the south bank of the North Fork
of the Fortymile River to its confluence with Champion Creek, then
across the North Fork of the Fortymile River to the south bank of
Champion Creek and easterly along the south bank of Champion Creek to
its confluence with Little Champion Creek, then northeast along the
east bank of Little Champion Creek to its headwaters, then
northeasterly in a direct line to Mile 140 on the Taylor Highway;
however, this does not prohibit motorized access via, or transportation
of harvested wildlife on, the Taylor Highway or any airport.
(E) You may by permit hunt moose on the Minto Flats Management
Area, which consists of that portion of Unit 20 bounded by the Elliot
Highway beginning at Mile 118, then northeasterly to Mile 96, then east
to the Tolovana Hotsprings Dome, then east to the Winter Cat Trail,
then along the Cat Trail south to the Old Telegraph Trail at Dunbar,
then westerly along the trail to a point where it joins the Tanana
River 3 miles above Old Minto, then along the north bank of the Tanana
River (including all channels and sloughs except Swan Neck Slough), to
the confluence of the Tanana and Tolovana Rivers and then northerly to
the point of beginning.
(F) You may hunt moose only by bow and arrow in the Fairbanks
Management Area. The Area consists of that portion of Unit 20B bounded
by a line from the confluence of Rosie Creek and the Tanana River,
northerly along Rosie Creek to Isberg Road, then northeasterly on
Isberg Road to Cripple Creek Road, then northeasterly on Cripple Creek
Road to the Parks Highway, then north on the Parks Highway to Alder
Creek, then westerly to the middle fork of Rosie Creek through section
26 to the Parks Highway, then east along the Parks Highway to Alder
Creek, then upstream along Alder Creek to its confluence with Emma
Creek, then upstream along Emma Creek to its headwaters, then northerly
along the hydrographic divide between Goldstream Creek drainages and
Cripple Creek drainages to the summit of Ester Dome, then down Sheep
Creek to its confluence with Goldstream Creek, then easterly along
Goldstream Creek to Sheep Creek Road, then north on Sheep Creek Road to
Murphy Dome Road, then west on Murphy Dome Road to Old Murphy Dome
Road, then east on Old Murphy Dome Road to the Elliot Highway, then
south on the Elliot Highway to Goldstream Creek, then easterly along
Goldstream Creek to its confluence with First Chance Creek, Davidson
Ditch, then southeasterly along the Davidson Ditch to its confluence
with the tributary to Goldstream Creek in Section 29, then downstream
along the tributary to its confluence with Goldstream Creek, then in a
straight line to First Chance Creek, then up First Chance Creek to
Tungsten Hill, then southerly along Steele Creek to its confluence with
Ruby Creek, then upstream along Ruby Creek to Esro Road, then south on
Esro Road to Chena Hot Springs Road, then east on Chena Hot Springs
Road to Nordale Road, then south on Nordale Road to the Chena River, to
its intersection with the Trans-Alaska Pipeline right of way, then
southeasterly along the easterly edge of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline
right of way to the Chena River, then along the north bank of the Chena
River to the Moose Creek dike, then southerly along the Moose Creek
dike to its intersection with the Tanana River, and then westerly along
the north bank of the Tanana River to the point of beginning.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear April 15-June 30; you may
use bait to hunt wolves on FWS and BLM lands.
(B) You may not use a steel trap or a snare using cable smaller
than 3/32-inch diameter to trap coyotes or wolves in Unit 20E during
April and October.
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(C) Residents of Units 20 and 21 may take up to three moose per
regulatory year for the celebration known as the Nuchalawoyya Potlatch,
under the terms of a Federal registration permit. Permits will be
issued to individuals at the request of the Native Village of Tanana
only. This three-moose limit is not cumulative with that permitted by
the State.
Table 20 to Paragraph (n)(20)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear: Unit 20A--1 bear.................... Sep. 1-May 31.
Unit 20E--1 bear............................ Aug. 10-June 30.
Unit 20, remainder--1 bear.................. Sep. 1-May 31.
Caribou: Unit 20E--up to 3 caribou, to be Fall season between
announced, by a joint State/Federal Aug. 1 and Sep. 30,
registration permit. to be announced.
Winter season between
Oct. 21 and Mar. 31,
to be announced.
Unit 20F, north of the Yukon River--1 Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
caribou.
Unit 20F, east of the Dalton Highway and Fall season between
south of the Yukon River--up to 3 caribou, Aug. 1 and Sep. 30,
to be announced, by a joint State/Federal to be announced.
registration permit. Winter season between
Oct. 21 and Mar. 31,
to be announced.
Moose: Unit 20A--1 antlered bull................ Sep. 1-20.
Unit 20B--1 antlered bull................... Sep. 1-20.
Unit 20C, that portion within Denali Sep. 1-30. Nov. 15-
National Park and Preserve west of the Dec. 15.
Toklat River, excluding lands within Mount
McKinley National Park as it existed prior
to December 2, 1980--1 antlered bull;
however, white-phased or partial albino
(more than 50 percent white) moose may not
be taken.
Unit 20C, remainder--1 antlered bull; Sep. 1-30.
however, white-phased or partial albino
(more than 50 percent white) moose may not
be taken.
Unit 20E, that portion within Yukon-Charley Aug. 20-Sep. 30.
Rivers National Preserve--1 bull.
Unit 20E, that portion drained by the Middle Aug. 20-Sep. 30.
Fork of the Fortymile River upstream from
and including the Joseph Creek drainage--1
bull.
Unit 20E, remainder--1 bull by joint Federal/ Aug. 20-Sep. 30.
State registration permit.
Unit 20F, that portion within the Dalton Sep. 1-25.
Highway Corridor Management Area--1
antlered bull by Federal registration
permit only.
Unit 20F, remainder--1 antlered bull........ Sep. 1-30. Dec. 1-10.
Sheep: Unit 20E--1 ram with full-curl horn or Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
larger.
Unit 20, remainder.......................... No open season.
Beaver: Unit 20E--Yukon-Charley Rivers National Sep. 20-May 15.
Preserve--6 beaver per season. Meat from
harvested beaver must be salvaged for human
consumption.
Coyote: 10 coyotes.............................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2
foxes may be taken prior to Oct. 1.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx: Units 20A, 20B, and that portion of 20C Dec. 1-Jan. 31.
east of the Teklanika River--2 lynx.
Unit 20E--2 lynx............................ Nov. 1-Jan. 31.
Unit 20, remainder--2 lynx.................. Dec. 1-Jan. 31.
Muskrat: Unit 20E, that portion within Yukon- Sep. 20-June 10.
Charley Rivers National Preserve--No limit.
Unit 20C, that portion within Denali Nov. 1-June 10.
National Park and Preserve--25 muskrat.
Unit 20, remainder.......................... No open season.
Wolf: Unit 20--10 wolves........................ Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Unit 20C, that portion within Denali Aug. 10-Oct. 31. Nov.
National Park and Preserve--1 wolf during 1-Apr. 30.
the Aug. 10-Oct. 31 period; 5 wolves during
the Nov. 1-Apr. 30 period, for a total of 6
wolves for the season.
Unit 20C, remainder--10 wolves.............. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce, Ruffed, and Sharp-tailed): Units Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
20A, 20B, 20C, 20E, and 20F--15 per day, 30 in
possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): Unit 20, those Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
portions within 5 miles of Alaska Route 5
(Taylor Highway, both to Eagle and the Alaska-
Canada boundary) and that portion of Alaska
Route 4 (Richardson Highway) south of Delta
Junction--20 per day, 40 in possession.
Unit 20, remainder--20 per day, 40 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: Units 20A, 20B, 20C, and 20F--No limit.. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Unit 20E--No limit. Hide or meat must be Sep. 15-June 10.
salvaged. Traps, snares, bow and arrow, or
firearms may be used.
Coyote: Unit 20E--No limit...................... Oct. 15-Apr. 30.
Unit 20, remainder--No limit................ Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: Unit 20A, 20B, and 20C east of the Dec. 15-Feb. 15.
Teklanika River--No limit.
Unit 20E--No limit.......................... Nov. 1-Mar. 15.
Unit 20F and 20C, remainder--No limit....... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
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Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Muskrat: Unit 20E--No limit..................... Sep. 20-June 10.
Unit 20, remainder--No limit................ Nov. 1-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: Units 20A, 20B, 20C, and 20F--No limit.... Nov. 1-Apr. 30.
Unit 20E--No limit.......................... Oct. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
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(21) Unit 21. (i) Unit 21 consists of drainages into the Yukon
River and Arhymot Lake upstream from a line starting at the downriver
boundary of Paimiut on the north bank of the Yukon River then south
across the Yukon River to the northern terminus of the Paimiut Portage,
then south along the Portage to its intersection with Arhymot Lake,
then south along the northern and western bank of Arhymot Lake to the
outlet at Crooked Creek (locally known as Johnson River) drainage then
to, but not including, the Tozitna River drainage on the north bank,
and to but not including the Tanana River drainage on the south bank,
and excluding the Koyukuk River drainage upstream from the Dulbi River
drainage:
(A) Unit 21A consists of the Innoko River drainage upstream from
and including the Iditarod River drainage.
(B) Unit 21B consists of the Yukon River drainage upstream from
Ruby and east of the Ruby-Poorman Road, downstream from and excluding
the Tozitna River and Tanana River drainages, and excluding the
Melozitna River drainage upstream from Grayling Creek.
(C) Unit 21C consists of the Melozitna River drainage upstream from
Grayling Creek, and the Dulbi River drainage upstream from and
including the Cottonwood Creek drainage.
(D) Unit 21D consists of the Yukon River drainage from and
including the Blackburn Creek drainage upstream to Ruby, including the
area west of the Ruby-Poorman Road, excluding the Koyukuk River
drainage upstream from the Dulbi River drainage, and excluding the
Dulbi River drainage upstream from Cottonwood Creek.
(E) Unit 21E consists of that portion of Unit 21 in the Yukon River
and Arhymot Lake drainages upstream from a line starting at the
downriver boundary of Paimiut on the north bank of the Yukon River,
then south across the Yukon River to the northern terminus of the
Paimiut Portage, then south along the Portage to its intersection with
Arhymot Lake, then along the northern and western bank of Arhymot Lake
to the outlet at Crooked Creek (locally known as Johnson River)
drainage, then to, but not including, the Blackburn Creek drainage, and
the Innoko River drainage downstream from the Iditarod River drainage.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public land:
(A) The Koyukuk Controlled Use Area, which consists of those
portions of Units 21 and 24 bounded by a line from the north bank of
the Yukon River at Koyukuk at 64[deg]52.58' N lat., 157[deg]43.10'' W
long., then northerly to the confluences of the Honhosa and Kateel
Rivers at 65[deg]28.42' N lat., 157[deg]44.89'' W long., then
northeasterly to the confluences of Billy Hawk Creek and the Huslia
River (65[deg]57' N lat., 156[deg]41'' W long.) at 65[deg]56.66' N
lat., 156[deg]40.81'' W long., then easterly to the confluence of the
forks of the Dakli River at 66[deg]02.56' N lat., 156[deg] 12.71'' W
long., then easterly to the confluence of McLanes Creek and the Hogatza
River at 66[deg]00.31' N lat., 155[deg]18.57'' W long., then
southwesterly to the crest of Hochandochtla Mountain at 65[deg]31.87' N
lat., 154[deg]52.18'' W long., then southwest to the mouth of
Cottonwood Creek at 65[deg]3.00' N lat., 156[deg]06.43'' W long., then
southwest to Bishop Rock (Yistletaw) at 64[deg]49.35' N lat.,
157[deg]21.73'' W long., then westerly along the north bank of the
Yukon River (including Koyukuk Island) to the point of beginning, is
closed during moose hunting seasons to the use of aircraft for hunting
moose, including transportation of any moose hunter or moose part;
however, this does not apply to transportation of a moose hunter or
moose part by aircraft between publicly owned airports in the
controlled use area or between a publicly owned airport within the area
and points outside the area; all hunters on the Koyukuk River passing
the ADF&G-operated check station at Ella's Cabin (15 miles upstream
from the Yukon on the Koyukuk River) are required to stop and report to
ADF&G personnel at the check station.
(B) The Paradise Controlled Use Area, which consists of that
portion of Unit 21 bounded by a line beginning at the old village of
Paimiut, then north along the west bank of the Yukon River to Paradise,
then northwest to the mouth of Stanstrom Creek on the Bonasila River,
then northeast to the mouth of the Anvik River, then along the west
bank of the Yukon River to the lower end of Eagle Island (approximately
45 miles north of Grayling), then to the mouth of the Iditarod River,
then extending 2 miles easterly down the east bank of the Innoko River
to its confluence with Paimiut Slough, then south along the east bank
of Paimiut Slough to its mouth, and then to the old village of Paimiut,
is closed during moose hunting seasons to the use of aircraft for
hunting moose, including transportation of any moose hunter or part of
moose; however, this does not apply to transportation of a moose hunter
or part of moose by aircraft between publicly owned airports in the
Controlled Use Area or between a publicly owned airport within the area
and points outside the area.
(iii) In Unit 21D, you may hunt brown bear by State registration
permit in lieu of a resident tag if you have obtained a State
registration permit prior to hunting. Aircraft may not be used in any
manner for brown bear hunting under the authority of a brown bear State
registration permit, including transportation of hunters, bears, or
parts of bears; however, this does not apply to transportation of bear
hunters or bear parts by regularly scheduled flights to and between
communities by carriers that normally provide scheduled service to this
area, nor does it apply to transportation of aircraft to or between
publicly owned airports.
(iv) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
30; and in the Koyukuk Controlled Use Area, you may also use bait to
hunt black bear between September 1 and September 25.
(B) If you have a trapping license, you may use a firearm to take
beaver in Unit 21(E) from Nov. 1 through June 10.
(C) The residents of Units 20 and 21 may take up to three moose per
regulatory year for the celebration known as the Nuchalawoyya Potlatch,
under the terms of a Federal registration
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permit. Permits will be issued to individuals only at the request of
the Native Village of Tanana. This three-moose limit is not cumulative
with that permitted by the State.
(D) The residents of Unit 21 may take up to three moose per
regulatory year for the celebration known as the Kaltag/Nulato
Stickdance, under the terms of a Federal registration permit. Permits
will be issued to individuals only at the request of the Native Village
of Kaltag or Nulato. This three-moose limit is not cumulative with that
permitted by the State.
Table 21 to Paragraph (n)(21)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear: ......................
Unit 21D--1 bear by State registration Aug. 10-June 30.
permit only.
Unit 21, remainder--1 bear.................. Aug. 10-June 30.
Caribou: ......................
Unit 21A--1 caribou......................... Aug. 10-Sep. 30. Dec.
10-20.
Unit 21B, that portion north of the Yukon No open season.
River and downstream from Ukawutni Creek.
Unit 21C, the Dulbi and Melozitna River No open season.
drainages downstream from Big Creek.
Unit 21B, remainder, Unit 21C, remainder, Aug. 10-Sep. 30.
and Unit 21E--1 caribou.
Unit 21D, north of the Yukon River and east Winter season to be
of the Koyukuk River--caribou may be taken announced.
during a winter season to be announced.
Unit 21D, remainder--5 caribou per day, as ......................
follows: Calves may not be taken.
Bulls may be harvested...................... July 1-Oct. 14. Feb. 1-
June 30.
Cows may be harvested....................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Moose: ......................
Unit 21B, that portion within the Nowitna Sep. 5-Oct. 1.
National Wildlife Refuge downstream from
and including the Little Mud River
drainage--1 bull. A State registration
permit is required Sep. 5-25. A Federal
registration permit is required Sep. 26-
Oct. 1.
Unit 21B, that portion within the Nowitna Five-day season to be
National Wildlife Refuge downstream from announced between
and including the Little Mud River Dec. 1 and Mar. 31.
drainage--1 antlered bull. A Federal
registration permit is required during the
5-day season and will be limited to one per
household.
Units 21A and 21B, remainder--1 bull........ Aug. 20-Sep. 25. Nov.
1-30.
Unit 21C--1 antlered bull................... Sep. 5-25.
Unit 21D, Koyukuk Controlled Use Area--1 Sep. 1-25. Mar. 1-5
bull by State registration permit; 1 season to be
antlerless moose by Federal permit if announced.
authorized by announcement by the Koyukuk/
Nowitna/Innoko NWR manager. Harvest of cow
moose accompanied by calves is prohibited.
A harvestable surplus of cows will be
determined for a quota.
or
1 antlered bull by Federal permit, if there Apr. 10-15 season to
is no Mar. 1-5 season and if authorized by be announced.
announcement by the Koyukuk/Nowitna/Innoko
NWR manager and BLM Central Yukon field
office manager.
Unit 21D, that portion south of the south Aug. 22-31.
bank of the Yukon River, downstream of the Sep. 5-25.
up-river entrance of Kala Slough and west
of Kala Creek--1 moose by State
registration permit.
Antlerless moose may be taken only during Mar. 1-31 season may
Sep. 21-25 season if authorized jointly by be announced.
the Koyukuk/Nowitna/Innoko NWR Manager and
the BLM Central Yukon Field Office Manager.
Antlerless moose may be harvested during
any of the winter seasons. Harvest of cow
moose accompanied by calves is prohibited.
Unit 21D, remainder--1 moose by State Aug. 22-31. Sep. 5-25.
registration permit. Antlerless moose may Mar. 1-5 season to be
be taken only during Sep. 21-25 and the announced.
Mar. 1-5 season if authorized jointly by
the Koyukuk/Nowitna/Innoko NWR Manager and
the BLM Central Yukon Field Office Manager.
Harvest of cow moose accompanied by calves
is prohibited. During the Aug. 22-31 and
Sep. 5-25 seasons, a State registration
permit is required. During the Mar. 1-5
season, a Federal registration permit is
required.
Unit 21E--1 moose; however, only bulls may Aug. 25-Sep. 30.
be taken Aug. 25-Sep. 30.
During the Feb. 15-Mar. 15 season, a Federal Feb. 15-Mar. 15.
registration permit is required. The permit
conditions and any needed closures for the
winter season will be announced by the
Innoko NWR manager after consultation with
the ADF&G area biologist and the Chairs of
the Western Interior Regional Advisory
Council and the Middle Yukon Fish and Game
Advisory Committee as stipulated in a
letter of delegation. Moose may not be
taken within one-half mile of the Innoko or
Yukon Rivers during the winter season.
Beaver: ......................
Unit 21E--No limit.......................... Nov. 1-June 10.
Unit 21, remainder.......................... No open season.
Coyote: 10 coyotes.............................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2
foxes may be taken prior to Oct. 1.
Hare (Snowshoe and Tundra): No limit............ July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Wolf: 5 wolves.................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce, Ruffed, and Sharp-tailed): 15 Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
per day, 30 in possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No Limit................................ Nov. 1-June 10.
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Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 1-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
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(22) Unit 22. (i) Unit 22 consists of Bering Sea, Norton Sound,
Bering Strait, Chukchi Sea, and Kotzebue Sound drainages from, but
excluding, the Pastolik River drainage in southern Norton Sound to, but
not including, the Goodhope River drainage in Southern Kotzebue Sound,
and all adjacent islands in the Bering Sea between the mouths of the
Goodhope and Pastolik Rivers:
(A) Unit 22A consists of Norton Sound drainages from, but
excluding, the Pastolik River drainage to, and including, the Ungalik
River drainage, and Stuart and Besboro Islands.
(B) Unit 22B consists of Norton Sound drainages from, but
excluding, the Ungalik River drainage to, and including, the Topkok
Creek drainage.
(C) Unit 22C consists of Norton Sound and Bering Sea drainages
from, but excluding, the Topkok Creek drainage to, and including, the
Tisuk River drainage, and King and Sledge Islands.
(D) Unit 22D consists of that portion of Unit 22 draining into the
Bering Sea north of, but not including, the Tisuk River to and
including Cape York and St. Lawrence Island.
(E) Unit 22E consists of Bering Sea, Bering Strait, Chukchi Sea,
and Kotzebue Sound drainages from Cape York to, but excluding, the
Goodhope River drainage, and including Little Diomede Island and
Fairway Rock.
(ii) You may hunt brown bear by State registration permit in lieu
of a resident tag if you have obtained a State registration permit
prior to hunting. Aircraft may not be used in any manner for brown bear
hunting under the authority of a brown bear State registration permit,
including transportation of hunters, bears, or parts of bears; however,
this does not apply to transportation of bear hunters or bear parts by
regularly scheduled flights to and between communities by carriers that
normally provide scheduled service to this area, nor does it apply to
transportation of aircraft to or between publicly owned airports.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) If you have a trapping license, you may use a firearm to take
beaver in Unit 22 during the established seasons.
(B) Coyote, incidentally taken with a trap or snare, may be used
for subsistence purposes.
(C) A snowmachine may be used to position a hunter to select
individual caribou for harvest provided that the animals are not shot
from a moving snowmachine.
(D) The taking of one bull moose and up to three musk oxen by the
community of Wales is allowed for the celebration of the Kingikmuit
Dance Festival under the terms of a Federal registration permit.
Permits will be issued to individuals only at the request of the Native
Village of Wales. The harvest may occur only within regularly
established seasons in Unit 22E. The harvest will count against any
established quota for the area.
(E) A federally qualified subsistence user (recipient) may
designate another federally qualified subsistence user to take musk
oxen on his or her behalf. The designated hunter must get a designated
hunter permit and must return a completed harvest report. The
designated hunter may hunt for any number of recipients in the course
of a season, but have no more than two harvest limits in his/her
possession at any one time, except in Unit 22E where a resident of
Wales or Shishmaref acting as a designated hunter may hunt for any
number of recipients, but have no more than four harvest limits in his/
her possession at any one time.
Table 22 to Paragraph (n)(22)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear:
Units 22A and 22B--3 bears.................. July 1-June 30.
Unit 22, remainder.......................... No open season.
Brown Bear:
Units 22A, 22D remainder, and 22E--1 bear by Aug. 1-May 31.
State registration permit only.
Unit 22B--2 bears by State registration Aug. 1-May 31.
permit.
Unit 22C--1 bear by State registration Aug. 1-Oct. 31.
permit only. Apr. 1-May 31.
Unit 22D, that portion west of the Tisuk July 1-June 30.
River drainage, west of the west bank of
the unnamed creek originating at the Unit
boundary opposite the headwaters of
McAdam's Creek and west of the west bank of
Canyon Creek to its confluence with Tuksuk
Channel--2 bears by Federal registration
permit.
Caribou:
Unit 22B, that portion west of Golovnin Bay Oct. 1-Apr. 30. May 1-
and west of a line along the west bank of Sep. 30, a season may
the Fish and Niukluk Rivers to the mouth of be announced.
the Libby River, and excluding all portions
of the Niukluk River drainage upstream from
and including the Libby River drainage--5
caribou per day by State registration
permit. Calves may not be taken.
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Units 22A, that portion north of the July 1-June 30.
Golsovia River drainage, 22B remainder,
that portion of Unit 22D in the Kuzitrin
River drainage (excluding the Pilgrim River
drainage), and the Agiapuk River drainages,
including the tributaries, and Unit 22E,
that portion east of and including the Tin
Creek drainage--5 caribou per day by State
registration permit. Calves may not be
taken.
Unit 22A, remainder--5 caribou per day by July 1-June 30, season
State registration permit. Calves may not may be announced.
be taken.
Unit 22D, that portion in the Pilgrim River Oct. 1-Apr. 30.
drainage--5 caribou per day by State May 1-Sep. 30, season
registration permit. Calves may not be may be announced.
taken.
Units 22C, 22D remainder, 22E remainder--5 July 1-June 30, season
caribou per day by State registration may be announced.
permit. Calves may not be taken.
Moose:
Unit 22A, that portion north of the Egavik Aug. 1-Sep. 30.
Creek drainage--1 bull. Federal public
lands are closed to hunting Sep. 21-Aug. 31
except by federally qualified users hunting
under these regulations.
Unit 22A, that portion in the Unalakleet Aug. 15-Sep. 14.
drainage and all drainages flowing into
Norton Sound north of the Golsovia River
drainage and south of and including the
Egavik Creek drainage--1 bull by Federal
registration permit. Federal public lands
are closed to the taking of moose except by
federally qualified users hunting under
these regulations. The BLM Anchorage Field
Office is delegated authority to close the
season in consultation with ADF&G.
Unit 22A, remainder--1 bull. However, during Aug. 1-Sep. 30. Jan. 1-
the period Jan.1-Feb. 15, only an antlered Feb. 15.
bull may be taken. Federal public lands are
closed to the taking of moose, Oct. 1-Aug.
31, except by federally qualified
subsistence users.
Unit 22B, west of the Darby Mountains--1 Sep. 1-14.
bull by State registration permit. Quotas
and any needed closures will be announced
by the Anchorage Field Office Manager of
the BLM, in consultation with NPS and
ADF&G..
Federal public lands are closed to the
taking of moose except by federally
qualified subsistence users hunting under
these regulations.
Unit 22B, west of the Darby Mountains--1 Jan. 1-31.
bull by either Federal or State
registration permit. Quotas and any needed
season closures will be announced by the
Anchorage Field Office Manager of the BLM,
in consultation with NPS and ADF&G. Federal
public lands are closed to the taking of
moose except by residents of White Mountain
and Golovin hunting under these regulations.
Unit 22B, remainder--1 bull................. Aug. 1-Jan. 31.
Unit 22C--1 antlered bull................... Sep. 1-14.
Unit 22D, that portion within the Kougarok, Sep. 1-14.
Kuzitrin, and Pilgrim River drainages--1
bull by State registration permit. Quotas
and any needed closures will be announced
by the Anchorage Field Office Manager of
the BLM, in consultation with NPS and
ADF&G. Federal public lands are closed to
the taking of moose except by residents of
Units 22D and 22C hunting under these
regulations.
Unit 22D, that portion west of the Tisuk Sep. 1-14.
River drainage and Canyon Creek--1 bull by
State registration permit. Quotas and any
needed closures will be announced by the
Anchorage Field Office Manager of the BLM,
in consultation with NPS and ADF&G..
Unit 22D, that portion west of the Tisuk Dec. 1-31.
River drainage and Canyon Creek--1 bull by
Federal registration permit. Quotas and any
needed closures will be announced by the
Anchorage Field Office Manager of the BLM,
in consultation with NPS and ADF&G. Federal
public lands are closed to the taking of
moose except by residents of Units 22D and
22C hunting under these regulations.
Unit 22D, remainder--1 bull by State Aug. 10-Sep. 14.
registration permit. Federal public lands
are closed to the harvest of moose except
by federally qualified subsistence users.
Unit 22D, remainder--1 antlered bull by Season may be
State registration permit. Federal public announced, Dec. 1-
lands are closed to the harvest of moose Jan. 31.
except by federally qualified subsistence
users.
Unit 22E--1 antlered bull. Federal public Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
lands are closed to the taking of moose
except by federally qualified subsistence
users hunting under these regulations.
Musk ox:
Unit 22B--1 bull by Federal permit or State Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
permit. Federal public lands are closed to
the taking of musk ox except by federally
qualified subsistence users hunting under
these regulations.
Unit 22D, that portion west of the Tisuk Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
River drainage and Canyon Creek--1 bull by
Federal permit or State permit. Federal
public lands are closed to the harvest of
musk ox except by residents of Nome and
Teller hunting under these regulations.
Unit 22D, that portion within the Kuzitrin Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
River drainages--1 bull by Federal permit
or State permit. Federal public lands are
closed to the taking of musk ox except for
residents of Council, Golovin, White
Mountain, Nome, Teller, and Brevig Mission
hunting under these regulations.
Unit 22D, remainder--1 bull by Federal Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
permit or State permit. Federal public
lands are closed to the taking of musk ox
except by residents of Elim, White
Mountain, Nome, Teller, and Brevig Mission
hunting under these regulations.
Unit 22E--1 bull by Federal permit or State Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
permit. Federal public lands are closed to
the harvest of musk ox except by federally
qualified subsistence users hunting under
these regulations.
Unit 22, remainder.......................... No open season.
Beaver:
Units 22A, 22B, 22D, and 22E--50 beaver..... Nov. 1-June 10.
Unit 22, remainder.......................... No open season.
Coyote.......................................... No open season.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): 2 foxes..... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Phases): 10 foxes.
Hare:
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Snowshoe hare: No limit..................... Sep. 1-Apr. 15.
Alaska hare: 2 per day, 6 per season........ Aug. 1-May 31.
Lynx: 2 lynx................................ Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Marten:
Units 22A and 22B--No limit................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Unit 22, remainder.......................... No open season.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 1-Jan. 31.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolverine: 3 wolverines......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce): 15 per day, 30 in possession... Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow):
Units 22A and 22B east of and including the Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Niukluk River drainage--40 per day, 80 in
possession.
Unit 22E--20 per day, 40 in possession...... July 15-May 15.
Unit 22, remainder--20 per day, 40 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver:
Units 22A, 22B, 22D, and 22E--50 beaver..... Nov. 1-June 10.
Unit 22C.................................... No open season.
Coyote.......................................... No open season.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): No limit.... Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 1-Jan. 31.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 1-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
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(23) Unit 23. (i) Unit 23 consists of Kotzebue Sound, Chukchi Sea,
and Arctic Ocean drainages from and including the Goodhope River
drainage to Cape Lisburne.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public land:
(A) You may not use aircraft in any manner either for hunting of
ungulates, bear, wolves, or wolverine, or for transportation of hunters
or harvested species in the Noatak Controlled Use Area for the period
August 15-September 30. The Area consists of that portion of Unit 23 in
a corridor extending 5 miles on either side of the Noatak River
beginning at the mouth of the Noatak River, and extending upstream to
the mouth of Sapun Creek. This closure does not apply to the
transportation of hunters or parts of ungulates, bear, wolves, or
wolverine by regularly scheduled flights to communities by carriers
that normally provide scheduled air service.
(B) [Reserved]
(iii) You may not use aircraft in any manner for brown bear
hunting, including transportation of hunters, bears, or parts of bears;
however, this does not apply to transportation of bear hunters or bear
parts by regularly scheduled flights to and between communities by
carriers that normally provide scheduled service to this area, nor does
it apply to transportation of aircraft to or between publicly owned
airports.
(iv) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may take caribou while hunting from a boat moving under
power in Unit 23.
(B) In addition to other restrictions on method of take found in
this section, you may also take swimming caribou with a firearm using
rimfire cartridges.
(C) If you have a trapping license, you may take beaver with a
firearm in all of Unit 23 from Nov. 1 through June 10.
(D) For the Baird and DeLong Mountain sheep hunts--a federally
qualified subsistence user (recipient) may designate another federally
qualified subsistence user to take sheep on his or her behalf. The
designated hunter must obtain a designated hunter permit and must
return a completed harvest report. The designated hunter may hunt for
only one recipient in the course of a season and may have both his and
the recipients' harvest limits in his/her possession at the same time.
(E) A snowmachine may be used to position a hunter to select
individual caribou for harvest provided that the animals are not shot
from a moving snowmachine. On BLM-managed lands only, a snowmachine may
be used to position a caribou, wolf, or wolverine for harvest provided
that the animals are not shot from a moving snowmachine.
(F) A federally qualified subsistence user (recipient) may
designate another federally qualified subsistence user to take musk
oxen on his or her behalf. The designated hunter must get a designated
hunter permit and must return a completed harvest report. The
designated hunter may hunt for any number of recipients but have no
more than two harvest limits in his/her possession at any one time.
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Table 23 to Paragraph (n)(23)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear: Unit 23--2 bears by State July 1-June 30.
subsistence registration permit.
Caribou:
Unit 23, that portion which includes all
drainages north and west of, and including,
the Singoalik River drainage--5 caribou per
day by State registration permit as
follows:.
Bulls may be harvested.................. July 1-June 30.
Cows may be harvested. However, cows July 15-Apr. 30.
accompanied by calves may not be taken
July 15-Oct. 14.
Unit 23, remainder--5 caribou per day by
State registration permit, as follows:.
Bulls may be harvested.................. July 1-June 30.
Cows may be harvested. However, cows July 31-Mar. 31.
accompanied by calves may not be taken
July 31-Oct. 14.
Federal public lands within a 10-mile-
wide corridor (5 miles either side)
along the Noatak River from the western
boundary of Noatak National Preserve
upstream to the confluence with the
Cutler River; within the northern and
southern boundaries of the Eli and
Agashashok River drainages,
respectively; and within the Squirrel
River drainage are closed to caribou
hunting except by federally qualified
subsistence users hunting under these
regulations..
Sheep:
Unit 23, south of Rabbit Creek, Kiyak Creek, May be announced.
and the Noatak River, and west of the
Cutler and Redstone Rivers (Baird
Mountains)--1 sheep by Federal registration
permit. Federal public lands are closed to
the taking of sheep except by federally
qualified subsistence users hunting under
these regulations.
Unit 23, north of Rabbit Creek, Kiyak Creek, May be announced.
and the Noatak River, and west of the Aniuk
River (DeLong Mountains)--1 sheep by
Federal registration permit.
Unit 23, remainder (Schwatka Mountains) May be announced.
except for that portion within Gates of the
Arctic National Park and Preserve--1 sheep
by Federal registration permit.
Unit 23, remainder (Schwatka Mountains), Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
that portion within Gates of the Arctic
National Park and Preserve--1 ram with \7/
8\ curl or larger horn.
Unit 23, remainder (Schwatka Mountains), Oct. 1-Apr. 30.
that portion within Gates of the Arctic
National Park and Preserve--1 sheep.
Moose:
Unit 23, that portion north and west of and July 1-Dec. 31.
including the Singoalik River drainage, and
all lands draining into the Kukpuk and
Ipewik Rivers--1 antlered bull.
No person may take a calf...............
Unit 23, remainder--1 antlered bull......... Aug. 1-Dec. 31.
No person may take a calf...............
Musk ox:
Unit 23, south of Kotzebue Sound and west of Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
and including the Buckland River drainage--
1 bull by Federal permit or State permit.
Federal public lands are closed to the
taking of musk oxen except by federally
qualified subsistence users hunting under
these regulations.
Unit 23, Cape Krusenstern National Monument-- Aug. 1-Mar. 15.
1 bull by Federal permit.
Unit 23, that portion north and west of the Aug. 1-Mar. 15
Kobuk River drainage--1 bull by State or
Federal registration permit.
Unit 23, remainder.......................... No open season.
Beaver: No limit................................ July 1-June 30.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): No limit.... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
Phases): No limit.
Hare:
Snowshoe hare: No limit..................... July 1-June 30.
Alaska hare: 2 per day, 6 per season........ Aug. 1-May 31.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: 15 wolves................................. Oct. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Muskrat: No limit............................... July 1-June 30.
Grouse (Spruce and Ruffed): 15 per day, 30 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
per day, 40 in possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ July 1-June 30.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): No limit.... Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 1-Jan. 31.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 1-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
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(24) Unit 24. (i) Unit 24 consists of the Koyukuk River drainage
upstream from but not including the Dulbi River drainage:
(A) Unit 24A consists of the Middle Fork of the Koyukuk River
drainage upstream from but not including the Harriet Creek and North
Fork Koyukuk River drainages, to the South Fork of the Koyukuk River
drainage upstream from Squaw Creek, the Jim River Drainage, the Fish
Creek drainage upstream from and including the Bonanza Creek drainage,
to the 1,410 ft. peak of the hydrologic divide with the northern fork
of the Kanuti Chalatna River at N lat. 66[deg]33.303' W long.
151[deg]03.637' and following the unnamed northern fork of the Kanuti
Chalatna Creek to the confluence of the southern fork of the Kanuti
Chalatna River at N lat. 66[deg]27.090' W long. 151[deg]23.841', 4.2
miles SSW (194 degrees true) of Clawanmenka Lake and following the
unnamed southern fork of the Kanuti Chalatna Creek to the hydrologic
divide with the Kanuti River drainage at N lat. 66[deg]19.789' W long.
151[deg]10.102', 3.0 miles ENE (79 degrees true) from the 2,055 ft.
peak on that divide, and the Kanuti River drainage upstream from the
confluence of an unnamed creek at N lat. 66[deg]13.050' W long.
151[deg]05.864', 0.9 miles SSE (155 degrees true) of a 1,980 ft. peak
on that divide, and following that unnamed creek to the Unit 24
boundary on the hydrologic divide to the Ray River drainage at N lat.
66[deg]03.827' W long. 150[deg]49.988' at the 2,920 ft. peak of that
divide.
(B) Unit 24B consists of the Koyukuk River Drainage upstream from
Dog Island to the Subunit 24A boundary.
(C) Unit 24C consists of the Hogatza River Drainage, the Koyukuk
River Drainage upstream from Batza River on the north side of the
Koyukuk River and upstream from and including the Indian River Drainage
on the south side of the Koyukuk River to the Subunit 24B boundary.
(D) Unit 24D consists of the remainder of Unit 24.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public land:
(A) You may not use firearms, snowmobiles, licensed highway
vehicles, or motorized vehicles, except aircraft and boats, in the
Dalton Highway Corridor Management Area, which consists of those
portions of Units 20, 24, 25, and 26 extending 5 miles from each side
of the Dalton Highway from the Yukon River to milepost 300 of the
Dalton Highway, except as follows: Residents living within the Dalton
Highway Corridor Management Area may use snowmobiles only for the
subsistence taking of wildlife. You may use licensed highway vehicles
only on designated roads within the Dalton Highway Corridor Management
Area. The residents of Alatna, Allakaket, Anaktuvuk Pass, Bettles,
Evansville, and Stevens Village, and residents living within the
Corridor may use firearms within the Corridor only for subsistence
taking of wildlife.
(B) You may not use aircraft for hunting moose, including
transportation of any moose hunter or moose part in the Kanuti
Controlled Use Area, which consists of that portion of Unit 24 bounded
by a line from the Bettles Field VOR to the east side of Fish Creek
Lake, to Old Dummy Lake, to the south end of Lake Todatonten (including
all waters of these lakes), to the northernmost headwaters of Siruk
Creek, to the highest peak of Double Point Mountain, then back to the
Bettles Field VOR; however, this does not apply to transportation of a
moose hunter or moose part by aircraft between publicly owned airports
in the controlled use area or between a publicly owned airport within
the area and points outside the area.
(C) You may not use aircraft for hunting moose, including
transportation of any moose hunter or moose part in the Koyukuk
Controlled Use Area, which consists of those portions of Units 21 and
24 bounded by a line from the north bank of the Yukon River at Koyukuk
at 64[deg]52.58' N lat., 157[deg]43.10' W long., then northerly to the
confluences of the Honhosa and Kateel Rivers at 65[deg]28.42' N lat.,
157[deg]44.89' W long., then northeasterly to the confluences of Billy
Hawk Creek and the Huslia River (65[deg]57 N lat., 156[deg]41 W long.)
at 65[deg]56.66' N lat., 156[deg]40.81' W long., then easterly to the
confluence of the forks of the Dakli River at 66[deg]02.56' N lat.,
156[deg]12.71' W long., then easterly to the confluence of McLanes
Creek and the Hogatza River at 66[deg]00.31' N lat., 155[deg]18.57' W
long., then southwesterly to the crest of Hochandochtla Mountain at
65[deg]31.87' N lat., 154[deg]52.18' W long., then southwest to the
mouth of Cottonwood Creek at 65[deg]13.00' N lat., 156[deg] 06.43' W
long., then southwest to Bishop Rock (Yistletaw) at 64[deg] 49.35' N.
lat., 157[deg]21.73' W long., then westerly along the north bank of the
Yukon River (including Koyukuk Island) to the point of beginning.
However, this does not apply to transportation of a moose hunter or
moose part by aircraft between publicly owned airports in the
controlled use area or between a publicly owned airport within the area
and points outside the area. All hunters on the Koyukuk River passing
the ADF&G-operated check station at Ella's Cabin (15 miles upstream
from the Yukon on the Koyukuk River) are required to stop and report to
ADF&G personnel at the check station.
(iii) You may hunt brown bear by State registration permit in lieu
of a resident tag if you have obtained a State registration permit
prior to hunting. You may not use aircraft in any manner for brown bear
hunting under the authority of a brown bear State registration permit,
including transportation of hunters, bears, or parts of bears. However,
this prohibition does not apply to transportation of bear hunters or
bear parts by regularly scheduled flights to and between communities by
carriers that normally provide scheduled service to this area, nor does
it apply to transportation of aircraft to or between publicly owned
airports.
(iv) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
30; and in the Koyukuk Controlled Use Area, you may also use bait to
hunt black bear Sep. 1-25.
(B) Arctic fox, incidentally taken with a trap or snare intended
for red fox, may be used for subsistence purposes.
(C) If you are a resident of Units 24A, 24B, or 24C, during the
dates of Oct. 15-Apr. 30, you may use an artificial light when taking a
black bear, including a sow accompanied by cub(s), at a den site within
the portions of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve that are
within Units 24A, 24B, or 24C.
Table 24 to Paragraph (n)(24)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear:
Unit 24B, that portion within Gates of the Aug. 10-June 30
Arctic National Park--2 bears by State
registration permit.
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Unit 24 remainder--1 bear by State Aug. 10-June 30
registration permit.
Caribou:
Unit 24A, that portion south of the south Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
bank of the Kanuti River--1 caribou.
Unit 24B, that portion south of the south Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
bank of the Kanuti River, upstream from and
including that portion of the Kanuti-
Kilolitna River drainage, bounded by the
southeast bank of the Kodosin-Nolitna
Creek, then downstream along the east bank
of the Kanuti-Kilolitna River to its
confluence with the Kanuti River--1 caribou.
Units 24A remainder, 24B remainder--5
caribou per day as follows:
Calves may not be taken.
Bulls may be harvested.................. July 1-Oct. 14. Feb. 1-
June 30.
Cows may be harvested................... July 15-Apr. 30.
Units 24C, 24D--5 caribou per day as
follows:
Calves may not be taken.
Bulls may be harvested.................. July 1-Oct. 14. Feb. 1-
June 30.
Cows may be harvested................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Sheep:
Units 24A and 24B (Anaktuvuk Pass residents July 15-Dec. 31.
only), that portion within the Gates of the
Arctic National Park--community harvest
quota of 60 sheep, no more than 10 of which
may be ewes, and a daily possession limit
of 3 sheep per person, no more than 1 of
which may be a ewe.
Units 24A and 24B (excluding Anaktuvuk Pass Aug. 1-Apr. 30.
residents), that portion within the Gates
of the Arctic National Park--3 sheep, no
more than one of which may be a ewe, by
Federal registration permit only, with
exception for residents of Alatna and
Allakaket who will report by a National
Park Service community harvest system.
Unit 24A, except that portion within the Aug. 20-Sep. 30.
Gates of the Arctic National Park--1 ram by
Federal registration permit only.
Unit 24, remainder--1 ram with \7/8\ curl or Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
larger horn.
Moose:
Unit 24A--1 antlered bull by Federal Aug. 25-Oct. 1.
registration permit.
Unit 24B, that portion within the John River Aug. 1-Dec. 14.
Drainage--1 moose by State harvest ticket.
or
1 antlered bull by State registration permit Dec. 15-Apr. 15.
Unit 24B, remainder--1 antlered bull by Aug. 25-Oct. 1.
State harvest ticket.
or or
1 antlered bull by State registration permit Dec. 15-Apr. 15.
Federal public lands in the Kanuti
Controlled Use Area, as described in
Federal regulations, are closed to taking
of moose, except by federally qualified
subsistence users of Unit 24, Koyukuk, and
Galena.
Units 24C and 24D, that portion within the Sep. 1-25.
Koyukuk Controlled Use Area and Koyukuk
National Wildlife Refuge--1 bull.
1 antlerless moose by Federal permit if Mar. 1-5 to be
authorized by announcement by the Koyukuk/ announced.
Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge Manager
and BLM Field Office Manager Central Yukon
Field Office. Harvest of cow moose
accompanied by calves is prohibited. A
harvestable surplus of cows will be
determined for a quota..
or or
1 antlered bull by Federal permit, if there Apr. 10-15 to be
is no Mar. 1-5 season and if authorized by announced.
announcement by the Koyukuk/Nowitna
National Wildlife Refuge Manager and BLM
Field Office Manager Central Yukon Field
Office. Harvest of cow moose accompanied by
calves is prohibited. Announcement for the
March and April seasons and harvest quotas
will be made after consultation with the
ADF&G Area Biologist and the Chairs of the
Western Interior Alaska Subsistence
Regional Advisory Council, and the Middle
Yukon and Koyukuk River Fish and Game
Advisory Committees..
Unit 24C, remainder and Unit 24D, remainder-- Aug. 25-Oct. 1.
1 antlered bull. During the Sep. 5-25
season, a State registration permit is
required..
Coyote: 10 coyotes.............................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2
foxes may be taken prior to Oct. 1.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Wolf: 15 wolves; however, no more than 5 wolves Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
may be taken prior to Nov. 1.
Wolverine: 5 wolverine; however, no more than 1 Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
wolverine may be taken prior to Nov. 1.
Grouse (Spruce, Ruffed, and Sharp-tailed): 15 Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
per day, 30 in possession.
Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): 20 per day, 40 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
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Trapping
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Beaver: No limit................................ Nov. 1-June 10.
Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx:
Unit 24A--no limit.......................... Nov. 1-Mar 31.
Units 24B, 24C, and 24D--no limit........... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
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Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 1-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
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(25) Unit 25. (i) Unit 25 consists of the Yukon River drainage
upstream from but not including the Hamlin Creek drainage, and
excluding drainages into the south bank of the Yukon River upstream
from the Charley River:
(A) Unit 25A consists of the Hodzana River drainage upstream from
the Narrows, the Chandalar River drainage upstream from and including
the East Fork drainage, the Christian River drainage upstream from
Christian, the Sheenjek River drainage upstream from and including the
Thluichohnjik Creek, the Coleen River drainage, and the Old Crow River
drainage.
(B) Unit 25B consists of the Little Black River drainage upstream
from but not including the Big Creek drainage, the Black River drainage
upstream from and including the Salmon Fork drainage, the Porcupine
River drainage upstream from the confluence of the Coleen and Porcupine
Rivers, and drainages into the north bank of the Yukon River upstream
from Circle, including the islands in the Yukon River.
(C) Unit 25C consists of drainages into the south bank of the Yukon
River upstream from Circle to the Subunit 20E boundary, the Birch Creek
drainage upstream from the Steese Highway bridge (milepost 147), the
Preacher Creek drainage upstream from and including the Rock Creek
drainage, and the Beaver Creek drainage upstream from and including the
Moose Creek drainage.
(D) Unit 25D consists of the remainder of Unit 25.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public land:
(A) You may not use firearms, snowmobiles, licensed highway
vehicles or motorized vehicles, except aircraft and boats in the Dalton
Highway Corridor Management Area, which consists of those portions of
Units 20, 24, 25, and 26 extending 5 miles from each side of the Dalton
Highway from the Yukon River to milepost 300 of the Dalton Highway,
except as follows: Residents living within the Dalton Highway Corridor
Management Area may use snowmobiles only for the subsistence taking of
wildlife. You may use licensed highway vehicles only on designated
roads within the Dalton Highway Corridor Management Area. The residents
of Alatna, Allakaket, Anaktuvuk Pass, Bettles, Evansville, and Stevens
Village, and residents living within the Corridor may use firearms
within the Corridor only for subsistence taking of wildlife.
(B) The Arctic Village Sheep Management Area consists of that
portion of Unit 25A north and west of Arctic Village, which is bounded
on the east by the East Fork Chandalar River beginning at the
confluence of Red Sheep Creek and proceeding southwesterly downstream
past Arctic Village to the confluence with Crow Nest Creek, continuing
up Crow Nest Creek, through Portage Lake, to its confluence with the
Junjik River; then down the Junjik River past Timber Lake and a larger
tributary, to a major, unnamed tributary, northwesterly, for
approximately 6 miles where the stream forks into two roughly equal
drainages; the boundary follows the easternmost fork, proceeding almost
due north to the headwaters and intersects the Continental Divide; the
boundary then follows the Continental Divide easterly, through Carter
Pass, then easterly and northeasterly approximately 62 miles along the
divide to the headwaters of the most northerly tributary of Red Sheep
Creek then follows southerly along the divide designating the eastern
extreme of the Red Sheep Creek drainage then to the confluence of Red
Sheep Creek and the East Fork Chandalar River.
(iii) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may use bait to hunt black bear between April 15 and June
30 and between August 1 and September 25; in Unit 25D you may use bait
to hunt brown bear between April 15 and June 30 and between August 1
and September 25; you may use bait to hunt wolves on FWS and BLM lands.
(B) You may take caribou and moose from a boat moving under power
in Unit 25.
(C) The taking of bull moose outside the seasons provided in this
part for food in memorial potlatches and traditional cultural events is
authorized in Unit 25D west provided that:
(1) The person organizing the religious ceremony or cultural event
contacts the Refuge Manager, Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge,
prior to taking or attempting to take bull moose and provides to the
Refuge Manager the name of the decedent, the nature of the ceremony or
cultural event, number to be taken, and the general area in which the
taking will occur.
(2) Each person who takes a bull moose under this section must
submit a written report to the Refuge Manager, Yukon Flats National
Wildlife Refuge, not more than 15 days after the harvest specifying the
harvester's name and address, and the date(s) and location(s) of the
taking(s).
(3) No permit or harvest ticket is required for taking under this
section; however, the harvester must be an Alaska rural resident with
customary and traditional use in Unit 25D west.
(4) Any moose taken under this provision counts against the annual
quota of 60 bulls.
Table 25 to Paragraph (n)(25)
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Harvest limits Open season
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Hunting
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Black Bear:
Units 25A, 25B, and 25C--3 bears or 3 bears July 1-June 30. July 1-
by State community harvest permit. June 30.
Unit 25D--5 bears........................... July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear:
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Units 25A and 25B--1 bear................... Aug. 10-June 30.
Unit 25C--1 bear............................ Sep. 1-May 31.
Unit 25D--2 bears every regulatory year..... July 1-June 30.
Caribou:
Unit 25A--in those portions west of the east July 1-June 30.
bank of the East Fork of the Chandalar
River extending from its confluence with
the Chandalar River upstream to Guilbeau
Pass and north of the south bank of the
mainstem of the Chandalar River at its
confluence with the East Fork Chandalar
River west (and north of the south bank)
along the West Fork Chandalar River--10
caribou. However, only bulls may be taken
May 16-June 30.
Unit 25C--up to 3 caribou, to be announced, Fall season between
by a joint Federal/State registration Aug. 1 and Sep. 30,
permit. to be announced.
Winter season between
Oct. 21 and Mar. 31,
to be announced
Unit 25D, that portion of Unit 25D drained Aug. 10-Sep. 30. Dec.
by the west fork of the Dall River west of 1-31.
150 [deg]W long.-1 bull.
Units 25A remainder, 25B, and Unit 25D, July 1-Apr. 30.
remainder--10 caribou.
Sheep:
Unit 25A, that portion within the Dalton No open season.
Highway Corridor Management Area.
Units 25A, Arctic Village Sheep Management Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Area--2 rams by Federal registration permit
only.
Federal public lands are closed to the
taking of sheep except by rural Alaska
residents of Arctic Village, Venetie, Fort
Yukon, Kaktovik, and Chalkyitsik hunting
under these regulations.
Unit 25A remainder--3 sheep by Federal Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
registration permit only.
Units 25B, 25C, and 25D--1 ram with full- Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
curl horn or larger.
Moose:
Unit 25A, that portion within the Coleen, Aug. 25-Sep. 25. Dec.
Firth, and Old Crow River drainages--1 1-20.
antlered bull.
Unit 25A remainder-1 antlered bull.......... Aug. 25-Sep. 25. Dec.
1-10.
Unit 25B, that portion within Yukon-Charley Aug. 20-Oct. 7.
National Preserve--1 bull.
Unit 25B, that portion within the Porcupine Aug. 25-Oct. 7. Dec. 1-
River drainage upstream from, but excluding 10.
the Coleen River drainage--1 antlered bull.
Unit 25B, that portion, other than Yukon- Sep. 5-Oct. 7. Dec. 1-
Charley Rivers National Preserve, draining 15.
into the north bank of the Yukon River
upstream from and including the Kandik
River drainage, including the islands in
the Yukon River--1 antlered bull.
Unit 25B remainder--1 antlered bull......... Aug. 25-Oct. 7. Dec. 1-
15.
Unit 25C--1 antlered bull................... Aug. 20-Sep. 30.
Unit 25D (west), that portion lying west of Aug. 25-Feb. 28.
a line extending from the Unit 25D boundary
on Preacher Creek, then downstream along
Preacher Creek, Birch Creek, and Lower
Mouth of Birch Creek to the Yukon River,
then downstream along the north bank of the
Yukon River (including islands) to the
confluence of the Hadweenzic River, then
upstream along the west bank of the
Hadweenzic River to the confluence of Forty
and One-Half Mile Creek, then upstream
along Forty and One-Half Mile Creek to
Nelson Mountain on the Unit 25D boundary--1
bull by a Federal registration permit.
Permits will be available in the following
villages: Beaver (25 permits), Birch Creek
(10 permits), and Stevens Village (25
permits). Permits for residents of 25D
(west) who do not live in one of the three
villages will be available by contacting
the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge
Office in Fairbanks or a local Refuge
Information Technician. Moose hunting on
public land in Unit 25D (west) is closed at
all times except for residents of Unit 25D
(west) hunting under these regulations. The
moose season will be closed by announcement
of the Refuge Manager Yukon Flats NWR when
60 moose have been harvested in the
entirety (from Federal and non-Federal
lands) of Unit 25D (west).
Unit 25D, remainder--1 antlered moose....... Aug. 25-Oct. 1. Dec. 1-
20.
Beaver:
Unit 25A, 25B, and 25D--1 beaver per day; 1 June 11-Aug. 31.
in possession.
Unit 25A, 25B, and 25D--no limit............ Sep. 1-June 10.
Unit 25C.................................... No open season.
Coyote: 10 coyotes Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2
foxes may be taken prior to Oct. 1.
Hare (Snowshoe): No limit....................... July 1-June 30.
Lynx:
Unit 25C--2 lynx............................ Dec. 1-Jan. 31.
Unit 25, remainder--2 lynx.................. Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Muskrat:
Units 25B and 25C, that portion within Yukon- Nov. 1-June 10.
Charley Rivers National Preserve--No limit.
Unit 25, remainder.......................... No open season.
Wolf:
Unit 25A--No limit.......................... Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Unit 25, remainder--10 wolves............... Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 1 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
Grouse (Spruce, Ruffed, and Sharp-tailed):
Unit 25C--15 per day, 30 in possession...... Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
Unit 25, remainder--15 per day, 30 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
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Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow):
Unit 25C, those portions within 5 miles of Aug. 10-Mar. 31.
Route 6 (Steese Highway)--20 per day, 40 in
possession.
Unit 25, remainder--20 per day, 40 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
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Beaver:
Unit 25C--No limit.......................... Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Unit 25, remainder--50 beaver............... Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Coyote: No limit................................ Oct. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox:
Red fox (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Phases): No limit.
Arctic fox: No limit........................ Nov. 1-last day of
Feb.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 1-Feb. 28.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 1-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Oct. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine:
Unit 25C--No limit.......................... Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
Unit 25, remainder--No limit................ Nov. 1-Mar. 31.
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(26) Unit 26. (i) Unit 26 consists of Arctic Ocean drainages
between Cape Lisburne and the Alaska--Canada border, including the
Firth River drainage within Alaska:
(A) Unit 26A consists of that portion of Unit 26 lying west of the
Itkillik River drainage and west of the east bank of the Colville River
between the mouth of the Itkillik River and the Arctic Ocean;
(B) Unit 26B consists of that portion of Unit 26 east of Unit 26A,
west of the west bank of the Canning River and west of the west bank of
the Marsh Fork of the Canning River; and
(C) Unit 26C consists of the remainder of Unit 26.
(ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence
uses is prohibited or restricted on public land:
(A) You may not use aircraft in any manner for moose hunting,
including transportation of moose hunters or parts of moose during the
periods July. 1-Sep. 14 and Jan. 1-Mar. 31 in Unit 26A; however, this
does not apply to transportation of moose hunters, their gear, or moose
parts by aircraft between publicly owned airports.
(B) You may not use firearms, snowmobiles, licensed highway
vehicles or motorized vehicles, except aircraft and boats, in the
Dalton Highway Corridor Management Area, which consists of those
portions of Units 20, 24, 25, and 26 extending 5 miles from each side
of the Dalton Highway from the Yukon River to milepost 300 of the
Dalton Highway, except as follows: Residents living within the Dalton
Highway Corridor Management Area may use snowmobiles only for the
subsistence taking of wildlife. You may use licensed highway vehicles
only on designated roads within the Dalton Highway Corridor Management
Area. The residents of Alatna, Allakaket, Anaktuvuk Pass, Bettles,
Evansville, Stevens Village, and residents living within the Corridor
may use firearms within the Corridor only for subsistence taking of
wildlife.
(iii) You may not use aircraft in any manner for brown bear
hunting, including transportation of hunters, bears or parts of bears.
However, this does not apply to transportation of bear hunters or bear
parts by regularly scheduled flights to and between communities by
carriers that normally provide scheduled service to this area, nor does
it apply to transportation of aircraft to or between publicly owned
airports.
(iv) Unit-specific regulations:
(A) You may take caribou from a boat moving under power in Unit 26.
(B) In addition to other restrictions on method of take found in
this section, you may also take swimming caribou with a firearm using
rimfire cartridges.
(C) In Kaktovik, a federally qualified subsistence user (recipient)
may designate another federally qualified subsistence user to take
sheep or musk ox on his or her behalf. The designated hunter must
obtain a designated hunter permit and must return a completed harvest
report. The designated hunter may hunt for any number of recipients but
may have no more than two harvest limits in his/her possession at any
one time.
(D) For the DeLong Mountain sheep hunts, a federally qualified
subsistence user (recipient) may designate another federally qualified
subsistence user to take sheep on his or her behalf. The designated
hunter must obtain a designated hunter permit and must return a
completed harvest report. The designated hunter may hunt for only one
recipient in the course of a season and may have both his and the
recipient's harvest limits in his/her possession at the same time.
Table 26 to Paragraph (n)(26)
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Hunting
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Black Bear: 3 bears............................. July 1-June 30.
Brown Bear:
Unit 26A, that portion within Gates of the July 1-June 30.
Arctic National Park--2 bear by State
subsistence registration permit.
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Unit 26A remainder--1 bear by State July 1-June 30.
subsistence registration permit.
Unit 26B--1 bear............................ Jan. 1-Dec. 31.
Unit 26C--1 bear............................ Aug. 10-June 30.
Caribou:
Unit 26A--that portion of the Colville River
drainage upstream from the Anaktuvuk River,
and drainages of the Chukchi Sea south and
west of, and including the Utukok River
drainage--5 caribou per day by State
registration permit as follows:
Calves may not be taken.
Bulls may be harvested.................. July 1-Oct. 14. Dec. 6-
June 30.
Cows may be harvested; however, cows July 16-Mar. 15.
accompanied by calves may not be taken
July 16-Oct. 15.
Unit 26A remainder--5 caribou per day by
State registration permit as follows:
Calves may not be taken.................
Bulls may be harvested.................. July 1-Oct. 15. Dec. 6-
June 30.
Up to 3 cows per day may be harvested; July 16-Mar. 15
however, cows accompanied by calves may
not be taken July 16-Oct. 15.
Unit 26B, that portion south of 69[deg]30' N
lat. and west of the Dalton Highway--5
caribou per day as follows:
Bulls may be harvested.................. July 1-Oct. 14. Dec.
10-June 30.
Cows may be harvested................... July 1-Apr. 30.
Unit 26B remainder--5 caribou per day as
follows:
Bulls may be harvested.................. July 1-June 30.
Cows may be harvested................... July 1-May 15.
Unit 26C--10 caribou per day................ July 1-Apr. 30.
You may not transport more than 5 caribou
per regulatory year from Unit 26 except to
the community of Anaktuvuk Pass.
Sheep:
Units 26A and 26B (Anaktuvuk Pass residents July 15-Dec. 31.
only), that portion within the Gates of the
Arctic National Park--community harvest
quota of 60 sheep, no more than 10 of which
may be ewes and a daily possession limit of
3 sheep per person, no more than 1 of which
may be a ewe.
Unit 26A (excluding Anaktuvuk Pass Aug. 1-Apr. 30.
residents), those portions within the Gates
of the Arctic National Park--3 sheep.
Unit 26A, that portion west of Howard Pass Season may be
and the Etivluk River (DeLong Mountains)--1 announced.
sheep by Federal registration permit.
Unit 26B, that portion within the Dalton Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
Highway Corridor Management Area--1 ram
with \7/8\ curl or larger horn by Federal
registration permit only.
Unit 26A, remainder and 26B, remainder, Aug. 10-Sep. 20.
including the Gates of the Arctic National
Preserve--1 ram with \7/8\ curl or larger
horn.
Unit 26C--3 sheep per regulatory year; the Aug. 10-Sep. 20. Oct.
Aug. 10-Sep. 20 season is restricted to 1 1-Apr. 30.
ram with \7/8\ curl or larger horn. A
Federal registration permit is required for
the Oct. 1-Apr. 30 season.
Moose:
Unit 26A, that portion of the Colville River Aug. 1-Sep. 14.
drainage upstream from and including the
Anaktuvuk River drainage--1 bull.
Unit 26A, that portion of the Colville River Feb. 15-Apr. 15.
drainage upstream from and including the
Anaktuvuk River drainage--1 moose; however,
you may not take a calf or a cow
accompanied by a calf.
Unit 26A, that portion west of the eastern July 1-Sep. 14.
shore of Admiralty Bay where the Alaktak
River enters, following the Alaktak River
to 155[deg]00' W longitude excluding the
Colville River drainage--1 moose; however,
you may not take a calf or a cow
accompanied by a calf.
Unit 26A, remainder--1 bull................. Aug. 1-Sep. 14.
Unit 26B, excluding the Canning River Sep. 1-14.
drainage--1 bull.
Units 26B, remainder and 26C--1 moose by May be announced.
Federal registration permit by residents of
Kaktovik only. Federal public lands are
closed to the taking of moose except by a
Kaktovik resident holding a Federal
registration permit and hunting under these
regulations.
Musk ox:
Unit 26A, that portion west of the eastern Aug.1-Mar. 15.
shore of Admiralty Bay where the Alaktak
River enters, following the Alaktak River
to 155[deg]00' W longitude south to the
Unit 26A border--1 musk ox by Federal
drawing permit.
Units 26A remainder and 26B................. No open Federal
season.
Unit 26C--1 bull by Federal registration July 15-Mar. 31.
permit only. The number of permits that may
be issued only to the residents of the
village of Kaktovik will not exceed three
percent (3%) of the number of musk oxen
counted in Unit 26C during a pre-calving
census. Public lands are closed to the
taking of musk ox, except by rural Alaska
residents of the village of Kaktovik
hunting under these regulations.
Coyote: 2 coyotes............................... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): 2 foxes..... Sep. 1-Apr. 30.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver
Phases):
Units 26A and 26B--10 foxes; however, no Sep. 1-Mar. 15.
more than 2 foxes may be taken prior to
Oct. 1.
Unit 26C--10 foxes.......................... Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Hare (Snowshoe and Tundra): No limit............ July 1-June 30.
Lynx: 2 lynx.................................... Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: 15 wolves................................. Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: 5 wolverine.......................... Sep. 1-Mar. 31.
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Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): 20 per day, 40 in Aug. 10-Apr. 30.
possession.
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Coyote: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Fox, Arctic (Blue and White Phase): No limit.... Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Phases): No limit.
Lynx: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Marten: No limit................................ Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Mink and Weasel: No limit....................... Nov. 1-Jan. 31.
Muskrat: No limit............................... Nov. 1-June 10.
Otter: No limit................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
Wolf: No limit.................................. Nov. 1-Apr. 30.
Wolverine: No limit............................. Nov. 1-Apr. 15.
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0
5. Amend Sec. __.27 by revising the introductory text of paragraph
(e)(11) and paragraphs (e)(11)(iv), (v), and (xvii) to read as follows:
Sec. __.27 Subsistence taking of fish.
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(e) * * *
(11) Prince William Sound Area. The Prince William Sound Area
includes all waters and drainages of Alaska between the longitude of
Cape Fairfield and the longitude of Cape Suckling. The Lower Copper
River Area includes that portion of the Copper River, from a boundary
one-half mile upstream of the Copper River Highway to a boundary
extending one-half mile downstream of the Copper River Highway, from
the west bank of the river near highway mile 27 to the east bank of the
river near highway mile 38.
* * * * *
(iv) In the Copper River drainage, you may take salmon only in the
waters of the Upper Copper River District or in the vicinity of the
Native Village of Batzulnetas and in the Lower Copper River Area.
(v) In the Upper Copper River District, you may take salmon only by
fish wheels, rod and reel, or dip nets. In the Lower Copper River Area,
you may take salmon only by dip nets and rod and reel. All salmon
retained from the Lower Copper River Area must be reported to area
managers within 48 hours of harvest.
(A) In the Lower Copper River Area, you may not dip net from a
boat.
(B) In the Lower Copper River Area, the salmon fishery opens on
June 1 and closes on September 30.
* * * * *
(xvii) In the Chugach National Forest portion of the Prince William
Sound Area, and the Lower Copper River Area, you must possess a Federal
subsistence fishing permit to take salmon, trout, whitefish, grayling,
Dolly Varden, or char. Permits are available from the Cordova Ranger
District.
(A) Salmon harvest is not allowed in Eyak Lake and its tributaries,
the remainder of the Copper River and its tributaries outside of the
Lower Copper River Area, and Eyak River upstream from the Copper River
Highway Bridge.
(B) You must record on your subsistence permit the number of
subsistence fish taken. You must record all harvested fish prior to
leaving the fishing site and return the permit by the due date marked
on the permit.
(C) You must remove both lobes of the caudal (tail) fin from
subsistence-caught salmon before leaving the fishing site.
(D) Excluding the areas described in paragraph (e)(11)(xvii)(A) of
this section, you may take salmon by rod and reel, dip net, spear, and
gaff year-round.
(E) For a household with 1 person, 15 salmon (other than pink) may
be taken, and 5 cutthroat trout, with only 2 over 20 inches, may be
taken; no more than 5 Chinook salmon per household; for pink salmon,
see the conditions of the permit.
(F) For a household with 2 persons, 30 salmon (other than pink) may
be taken, plus an additional 10 salmon for each additional person in a
household over 2 persons, and 5 cutthroat trout, with only 2 over 20
inches per each household member with a maximum household limit of 30
cutthroat trout may be taken; no more than 5 Chinook salmon per
household; for pink salmon, see the conditions of the permit.
(G) You may take Dolly Varden, Arctic char, whitefish, and grayling
with rod and reel and spear year-round and with a gillnet from January
1 to April 1. The maximum incidental gillnet harvest of trout is 10.
(H) You may take cutthroat trout with rod and reel and spear from
June 15 to April 14 and with a gillnet from January 1 to April 1.
(I) You may not retain rainbow/steelhead trout for subsistence
unless taken incidentally in a subsistence gillnet fishery. Rainbow/
steelhead trout must be immediately released from a dip net without
harm.
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Sue Detwiler
Assistant Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Bridget Darr
Director of Natural Resources, USDA-Forest Service.
[FR Doc. 2022-15409 Filed 7-25-22; 8:45 am]
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