Eastern Afognak Island Elk Hunt Set For Early Closure

chrisco2 — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:05:34 +0000

Afognak Island elk are managed using established harvest guidelines for individual herds and a 10 percent
harvest objective for the overall elk population. A harvest objective of 16 elk was established for this portion of
the hunt area and as of October 26, the combined harvest of elk from drawing and registration permit hunts
administered in the area was 15 elk.

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ADFG Announces Fortymile Caribou Hunt Season Plans

chrisco2 — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:48:24 +0000

The 2026 estimated mid-summer herd size is estimated to be 27,000 caribou. Based on this, the pre-hunt annual herd quota was set at 550 in early August, based on a 2% herd harvest rate. The total harvest during the fall Fortymile hunt, in all zones, was 577 bulls, which slightly exceeded the annual harvest quota.

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Raised In Alaska Tries To Solve A Moose Mystery

chrisco2 — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:19:34 +0000

Deep in the Alaskan outback, we discover a small bull moose staying close to a cow near a rut pit. She seems unusually interested, but there’s one big question: where are the larger bulls? As we investigate the area, the signs of the rut become impossible to miss. Could a bigger bull be nearby, or is this young bull taking a chance? Watch until the end to see this cautious little bull’s unique safety behavior.

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State Won’t Reopen Sections Of Afognak Island Elk Hunt

chrisco2 — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:12:20 +0000

Afognak Island elk are managed using established harvest guidelines for individual herds and a 10 percent harvest objective for the overall elk population. As of October 20, hunters have reported a combined harvest of 51 elk from the Southwest Afognak hunt area and that portion of the Unit 8 Remainder hunt area identified in this emergency order announcement. Hunters currently remain in the field, and it is likely additional elk have been taken and not yet reported to the department.

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ADFG Set To Distribute 2026 Sport Fishing Surveys

chrisco2 — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:40:39 +0000

The information collected by the Alaska Sport Fishing Survey is used to produce detailed statewide estimates of the total sport fishing effort (days fished), the total number of fish caught and kept by species, and fishing location. This information, combined with other creel surveys and data gathering efforts are an essential part of the Division of Sport Fish's mission to protect and improve Alaska's sport fisheries.

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GMU 6D Goat Hunt (North Of Port Of Valdez) Closing

chrisco2 — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:53:55 +0000

The most recent aerial survey found a minimum count of 207 goats in registration permit area RG248. The department set the maximum allowable harvest at 8 goat points. The current reported harvest is three billies and three nannies; each billy counts as one goat point, each nanny counts as two goat points. Hunters remain in the field and additional goats may have been taken and not yet reported. Harvest that exceeds objectives could lead to reduced future hunting opportunity.

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State Has Closed Moose Hunt In GMU 5A West Of Dangerous River

chrisco2 — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:23:08 +0000

Biologists with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game established the 2026 harvest objective at 30 bull moose for the portion of the Yakutat Forelands west of the Dangerous River. As of Friday, October 16, 2026, at least 30 bulls have been harvested under the federal and state hunting regulations. The harvest objective has been met or exceeded for the 2026 season. To prevent overharvest, this emergency order closes the moose hunting on the west side of the Dangerous River this year.

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Bear Baiting Will Again Be Permitted For Hunts In Alaska National Parks

chrisco2 — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:24:17 +0000

The U.S. Department of the Interior followed through by reversing a ban on using baiting to hunt bears on Alaska's national preserves.

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Raised In Alaska Has A Memorable Day Slamming Silvers

chrisco2 — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:08:18 +0000

Join us on an unforgettable fishing trip in the stunning Alaskan wilderness as we chase silver salmon! Filmed in 2025, after the legalization of bait, this adventure is packed with thrilling catches, expert tips, and breathtaking scenery. Watch as we navigate the river, showcasing our techniques with cured salmon eggs while enjoying the excitement of the hunt. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a curious beginner, this video offers something for everyone.

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ADFG Officers Kill Black Bear That Had Been Entering Into JBER Hospital

chrisco2 — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:26:22 +0000

ADFG officers killed an aggressive black bear that had been entering the hospital at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in the Anchorage area.

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