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lands subject to the rules of this sub- 242.15 Rural determination process. part is authorized in accordance with 242.16 Customary and traditional use deter- applicable State and Federal law. mination process. (b) To the extent consistent with the 242.17 Determining priorities for subsist- conservation of fish and wildlife and ence uses among rural Alaska residents. 242.18 Regulation adoption process. their habitat in accordance with recog- 242.19 Special actions. nized scientific management prin- 242.20 Request for reconsideration. ciples, local rural residents who depend 242.21 [Reserved] upon the Chugach National Forest for subsistence needs shall continue to Subpart C—Board Determinations have the opportunity to engage in a subsistence way of life on the lands to 242.22 Subsistence resource regions. 242.23 Rural determinations. which this subpart applies pursuant to 242.24 Customary and traditional use deter- applicable State and Federal law. minations. (c) To the extent consistent with the conservation of fish and wildlife and Subpart D—Subsistence Taking of Fish and their habitat, the continuation of ex- Wildlife isting uses and the future establishment and use of temporary campsites, 242.25 Subsistence taking of fish, wildlife, tent, platforms, shelters, and other and shellfish: general regulations. 242.26 Subsistence taking of wildlife. temporary facilities and equipment di- 242.27 Subsistence taking of fish. rectly and necessarily related to the 242.28 Subsistence taking of shellfish. taking of fish and wildlife may be authorized in accordance with applicable AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 3, 472, 551, 668dd, 3101– law and regulations. However, the For- 3126; 18 U.S.C. 3551–3586; 43 U.S.C. 1733. est Supervisor may restrict or prohibit facilities or uses in the Copper River- Subpart A—General Provisions Rude River addition or Copper River- Bering River area if it is determined, SOURCE: 67 FR 30563, May 7, 2002, unless after adequate notice to the affected otherwise noted. parties, that the continuation of such facilities or uses would materially § 242.1 Purpose. interfere with or adversely affect the The regulations in this part imple- conservation of fish and wildlife and ment the Federal Subsistence Manage- their habitat. ment Program on public lands within the State of Alaska. PART 242—SUBSISTENCE MANAGE- MENT REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC § 242.2 Authority. LANDS IN ALASKA The Secretary of the Interior and Secretary of Agriculture issue the reg- Subpart A—General Provisions ulations in this part pursuant to authority vested in Title VIII of the Alas- Sec. ka National Interest Lands Conserva- 242.1 Purpose. tion Act (ANILCA), 16 U.S.C. 3101–3126. 242.2 Authority. 242.3 Applicability and scope. § 242.3 Applicability and scope. 242.4 Definitions. 242.5 Eligibility for subsistence use. (a) The regulations in this part im- 242.6 Licenses, permits, harvest tickets, plement the provisions of Title VIII of tags, and reports. ANILCA relevant to the taking of fish 242.7 Restriction on use. and wildlife on public land in the State 242.8 Penalties. 242.9 Information collection requirements. of Alaska. The regulations in this part do not permit subsistence uses in Gla- Subpart B—Program Structure cier Bay National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park, Katmai National Park, 242.10 Federal Subsistence Board. and that portion of Denali National 242.11 Regional advisory councils. 242.12 Local advisory committees. Park established as Mt. McKinley Na- 242.13 Board/agency relationships. tional Park prior to passage of 242.14 Relationship to State procedures and ANILCA, where subsistence taking and regulations. uses are prohibited. The regulations in

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this part do not supersede agency-spe- shore bars, reefs and islands, and la- cific regulations. goons that separate them from the (b) The regulations contained in this mainland to Brownlow Point, approxi- part apply on all public lands, includ- mately 70°10′ North Latitude and 145°51′ ing all inland waters, both navigable West Longitude; and non-navigable, within and adjacent (3) National Petroleum Reserve in to the exterior boundaries of the fol- Alaska, including those waters shore- lowing areas, and on the marine waters ward of a line beginning at the western as identified in the following areas: bank of the Colville River following (1) Alaska Maritime National Wild- the highest highwater mark westerly, life Refuge, including the: extending across the entrances of small (i) Karluk Subunit: All of the sub- lagoons, including Pearl Bay, Wain- merged land and water of the Pacific wright Inlet, the Kuk River, Kugrau Ocean (Sheliokof Strait) extending Bay and River, and other small bays 3,000 feet from the shoreline between a and river estuaries, and following the point on the spit at the meander corner ocean side of barrier islands and common to Sections 35 and 36 of Town- sandspits within three miles of shore ship 30 South, Range 33 West, and a and the ocean side of the Plover Is- point approximately 11⁄4 miles east of lands, to the northwestern extremity Rocky Point within Section 14 of of Icy Cape, at approximately 70°21′ Township 29 South, Range 31, West, North Latitute and 161°46′ West Lon- Seward Meridian as described in Public gitude; and Land Order 128, dated June 19, 1943; (4) Yukon Delta National Wildlife (ii) Womens Bay Subunit: Womens Refuge, including Nunivak Island: the Bay, Gibson Cove, portions of St. Paul submerged land and water of Nunivak Harbor and Chiniak Bay: All of the Island together with the adjacent wa- submerged land and water as described ters of the Bering Sea extending, for in Public Land Order 1182, dated July 7, Federal Subsistence Management pur- 1955 (U.S. Survey 21539); poses, 3 miles from the shoreline of (iii) Afognak Island Subunit: All sub- Nunivak Island as described in Execu- merged lands and waters of the Pacific tive Order No. 5059, dated April 15, 1929. Ocean lying within 3 miles of the (5) Southeastern Alaska, including shoreline as described in Proclamation the: No. 39, dated December 24, 1892; (i) Makhnati Island Area: Land and (iv) Simeonof Subunit: All of the sub- waters beginning at the southern point merged land and water of Simeonof Is- of Fruit Island, 57°02′35″ north latitude, land together with the adjacent waters 135°21′07″ west longitude as shown on of the Pacific Ocean extending 1 mile United States Coast and Geodetic Sur- from the shoreline as described in Pub- vey Chart No. 8244, May 21, 1941; from lic Land Order 1749, dated October 30, the point of beginning, by metes and 1958; and bounds; S 58° W, 2,500 feet, to the south- (v) Semidi Subunit: All of the sub- ern point of Nepovorotni Rocks; S 83° merged land and water of the Semidi W, 5,600 feet, on a line passing through Islands together with the adjacent wa- the southern point of a small island ters of the Pacific Ocean lying between lying about 150 feet south of Makhnati parallels 55°57′57″00–56°15′57″00 North Island; N 6° W, 4,200 feet, on a line pass- Latitude and 156°30′00″–157°00′00″ West ing through the western point of a Longitude as described in Executive small island lying about 150 feet west Order 5858, dated June 17, 1932; of Makhnati Island, to the north- (2) Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, western point of Signal Island; N 24° E, including those waters shoreward of 3,000 feet, to a point, 57°03′15″ north the line of extreme low water starting latitude, 134°23′07″ west longitude; East, in the vicinity of Monument 1 at the 2,900 feet, to a point in course No. 45 in intersection of the International meanders of U.S. Survey No. 1496, on Boundary line between the State of west side of Japonski Island; south- Alaska and the Yukon Territory; Can- easterly, with the meanders of ada, and extending westerly, along the Japonski Island, U.S. Survey No. 1,496 line of extreme low water across the to angle point No. 35, on the south- entrances of lagoons such that all off- western point of Japonski Island; S 60°

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E, 3,300 feet, along the boundary line of 60° W, true; thence S 60° E, true and Naval reservation described in Execu- more or less 2,000 feet to an intersec- tive Order No. 8216, July 25, 1939, to the tion with a low-water line on the eas- point of beginning, and that part of terly side of the island; thence forward Sitka Bay lying south of Japonski Is- along the winding of the low-water line land and west of the main channel, but northwesterly and southwesterly to the not including Aleutski Island as re- point of the beginning, including all voked in Public Land Order 925, Octo- adjacent rocks and reefs not covered at ber 27, 1953, described by metes and low water (Approx. Long. 132°58′ W, bounds as follows: Beginning at the Lat. 56°161⁄2′ N). southeast point of Japonski Island at (C) Cape Strait, Frederick Sound, and angle point No. 7 of the meanders of Kupreanof Island are shown on the U.S. U.S. Survey No. 1496; thence east ap- Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. proximately 12.00 chains to the center 8210—Sheet No. 16. The reference loca- of the main channel; thence S 45° E. tion is marked as 56 south, 77478 east, along the main channel approximately CRM, on the map labeled as USS 1011. 20.00 chains; thence S 45° W, approxi- It begins at a point on a low-water line mately 9.00 chains to the southeastern that is westerly from the lighthouse point of Aleutski Island; thence S 79° and distant 1,520 feet in a direct line W, approximately 40.00 chains to the from the center of the concrete pier southern point of Fruit Island; thence upon which the light tower is erected; N 60° W, approximately 50.00 chains to thence South 45° E, true by 1,520 feet; the southwestern point of Japonski Is- thence east true by 1,520 feet, more or land at angle point No. 35 of U.S. Sur- less to an intersection with the low- vey No. 1496; thence easterly with the water line; thence north-westerly and meanders of Japonski Island to the westerly, following the windings of the point of beginning including Charcoal, low-water line to the point of begin- Harbor, Alice, Love, and Fruit islands ning (Approx. Long. 133°05′ W, Lat. and a number of smaller unnamed is- 57°00′ N). lands. (D) Point Colpoys and Sumner Strait (ii) Tongass National Forest: are shown on the U.S. Coast and Geo- (A) Beacon Point, Frederick Sound, detic Survey Chart No. 8160—Prince of and Kupreanof Island are shown on the Wales Island—Sheet No. 12. The ref- U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart erence location is marked as 64 south, No. 8210—Sheet No. 16. The reference 78 east, CRM, SECs. 10, 11, 12 on the location is marked as 57 south, 79 east, map labeled as USS 1634. Location is CRM, SEC 8, U.S. Survey No. 1604. The north of a true east-and-west line run- point begins on the low-water line at N ning across the point to 1,520 feet true 63° W, true and approximately 1,520 feet south from the high-water line at the from Beacon Point beacon; thence due northernmost extremity. Map includes south true 1,520 feet; thence true East all adjacent rocks and ledges not cov- 1,800 feet, more or less to an intersec- ered at low water and also includes two tion with a low-water line; thence fol- rocks awash about 11⁄4 nautical miles lowing, is the low-water line round the east and South and 75° East, respec- point to point of the beginning tively, from the aforementioned point (Approx. Long. 133°00′ W, Lat. 56°561⁄4′ (Approx. Long. 133°12′ W, Lat. 56°20′ N). N). (E) Vank Island and Stikine Strait (B) Bushy Island and Snow Passage are shown on the U.S. Coast and Geo- are shown on the U.S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey Chart No. 8160—Sheet No. detic Survey Chart, labeled No. 8160— 18. Located at 62 south, 82 east, CRM, Sheet No. 12. The reference location is SEC 34, on the map labeled as USS 1648. marked as 64 south, 80 east, CRM, SEC. This part of the island is lying south of 31/32 on the map labeled, USS 1607. The a true east-and-west line that is drawn point begins on a low-water line about across the island from low water to low 1⁄4 nautical miles and southwesterly water. Island is 760 feet due North from from the northwest point of the island, the center of the concrete pier upon from which a left tangent to an island which the structure for the light is that is 300 yards in diameter and 100 erected (Approx. Long. 132°35′ W, Lat. yards offshore, bears the location—N 56°27′ N).

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(F) High Point, and Woronkofski Is- feet in a direct line; thence true west land, Alaska, are shown on the U.S. 1,520 feet; thence true north, more or Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. less, 3,480 feet to an intersection with 8160—Sheet No. 18. The location begins the low-water line; thence southeast- at a point on low water at the head of erly and southerly following the the first bight easterly of the point and windings of the low-water line to the about 1⁄8 nautical mile distant there- point of the beginning (Approx. Long. from; thence south true 1,520 feet; 132°571⁄2′ W, Lat. 56°44′ N). thence west true 1,100 feet, more or less (K) Angle Point, Revillagigedo Chan- to an intersection with the low-water nel, and Bold Island are shown on the line; thence northerly and easterly, fol- U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart lowing the windings of the low-water No. 8075—Sheet No. 3. The reference lo- line to point of the beginning (Approx. cation is marked as 76 south, 92 east, Long. 132°33′ W, Lat. 56°24′ N). CRM, USS 1603. The location begins at (G) Key Reef and Clarence Strait are a point on a low-water line abreast of shown on the U.S Coast and Geodetic the lighthouse on Angle Point, the Survey Chart No. 8160—Sheet No. 11. southwestern extremity of Bold Island; The reef lies 13⁄4 miles S. 80° E, true, thence easterly along the low-water from Bluff Island and becomes awash line to a point that is 3,040 feet in a at extreme high water. Chart includes straight line from the beginning point; all adjacent ledges and rocks not cov- thence N 30° W, True 3,040 feet; thence ered at low water (Approx. Long. 132°50′ true west to an intersection with the W, Lat. 56°10′ N). low-water line, 3,000 feet, more or less; (H) Low Point and Zarembo Island, thence southeasterly along the low- Alaska, are shown on U.S. Coast and water line to the point of the beginning Geodetic Survey Chart No. 8160—Sheet (Approx. Long. 131°26′ W, Lat. 55°14′ N). No. 22. The location begins at a point (L) Cape Chacon, Dixon Entrance, on a low-water line that is 760 feet in a and Prince of Wales Island are shown direct line, easterly, from the center of on the U.S Coast and Geodetic Survey Low Point Beacon. The position is lo- Chart No. 8074—Sheet No. 29. The ref- cated on a point of shoreline about 1 erence location is marked as 83 south, mile easterly from Low Point; thence 89 and 90 east, CRM, USS 1608. The lo- S. 35° W, true 760 feet; thence N 800 feet cation begins at a point at the low- and W 760 feet, more or less, to an water mark on the shore line of Dixon intersection with the low-water line to Entrance from which the southern ex- the point of beginning (Approx. Long. tremity of Cape Chacon bears south 64° 132°551⁄2′ W, Lat. 56°271⁄2′ N). true East and approximately 3⁄4 nau- (I) McNamara Point and Zarembo Is- tical miles; thence N 45° true East and land, Alaska, are shown on U.S. Coast about 1 nautical mile, more or less, to and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 8160— an intersection with a low-water line Sheet No. 25. Location begins at a on the shore of Clarence Strait; thence point on a low-water line that is 1,520 southerly, following the meanderings feet in a direct line, northerly, from of the low-water line of the shore, to McNamara Point Beacon— a slatted and around Cape Chacon, and con- tripod structure; thence true east 1,520 tinuing to the point of the beginning. feet; thence true south, more or less, Reference includes all adjacent islands, 2,500 feet to an intersection with the islets, rocks, and reefs that are not low-water line; thence northwesterly covered at the low-water line (Approx. and northerly following the windings of Long 132° W, Lat. 54°42′ N). the low-water line to the point of the (M) Lewis Reef and Tongass Narrows beginning (Approx. Long. 133°04′ W, are shown on the U.S Coast and Geo- Lat. 56°20′ N). detic Survey Chart No. 8094—Sheet No. (J) Mountain Point and Wrangell 71. The reference location is marked as Narrows, Alaska, are shown on the U.S. 75 south, 90 east, CRM, SEC 9. The area Coast and Geodetic Survey Chart No. point begins at the reef off of Lewis 8170—Sheet No. 27. The location begins Point and partly bare at low water. at a point on a low-water line south- This part of the reef is not covered at erly from the center of Mountain Point low water and lies on the northeast Beacon and distant there from 1,520 side of a true northwest-and-southeast

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line that is located 300 feet true south- line to the point of the beginning west from the center of the concrete (Approx. Long. 132°07′ W, Lat. 55°33′ N). pier of Lewis Reef Light (Approx. Long. (Q) Rosa Reef and Tongass Narrows 131°441⁄2′ W, Lat. 55°22′25″ N). are shown on the U.S. Coast and Geo- (N) Lyman Point and Clarence Strait detic Survey Chart No. 8094—Sheet No. are shown on the U.S Coast and Geo- 71. The reference location is marked as detic Survey, Chart No. 8076—Sheet No. 74 south, 90 east, CRM, SEC 31. That 8. The reference location is marked as part of the reef is not covered at low 73 south, 86 east, CRM, SEC 13, on a water and lies east of a true north-and- map labeled as USS 2174 TRC. It begins south line, located 600 feet true west at a point at the low-water mark. The from the center of the concrete pier of aforementioned point is 300 feet in a di- Rosa Reef Light. The reef is covered at ° ′ rect line easterly from Lyman Point high water (Approx. Long. 131 48 W, ° ′ ″ light; thence due south 300 feet; thence Lat. 55 24 15 N). due west to a low-water mark 400 feet, (R) Ship Island and Clarence Strait more or less; thence following the are shown on the U.S. Coast and Geo- winding of the low-water mark to place detic Survey Chart No. 8100—Sheet No. of beginning (Approx. Long. 132°18′ W, 9. The reference location is marked as Lat. 35°35′ N). south, 8 east, CRM, SEC 27. The point begins as a small island on the north- (O) Narrow Point, Clarence Strait, westerly side of the Clarence Strait, and Prince of Wales Island are shown about 10 nautical miles northwesterly on the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey from Caamano Point and 1⁄4 mile off the Chart No. 8100—Sheet No. 9. The ref- shore of Cleveland Peninsula. The erence location is marked as 70 south, sheet includes all adjacent islets and 84 east, CRM, on a map labeled as USS rocks not connected to the main shore 1628. The point begins at a point on a and not covered at low water (Approx. low-water line about 1 nautical mile Long. 132°12′ W, Lat. 55°36′ N). southerly from Narrow Point Light, (S) Spire Island Reef and from which point a left tangent to a Revillagigedo Channel are shown on high-water line of an islet about 500 the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey yards in diameter and about 300 yards Chart No. 8075—Sheet No. 3. The ref- ° off shore, bears south 30 true East; erence location is marked as 76 south, ° thence north 30 W, true 7,600 feet; 92 east, CRM, SEC 19.The detached ° thence N 60 E, 3,200 feet, more or less reef, covered at high water and partly to an intersection with a low-water bare at low water, is located northeast line; thence southeasterly, southerly, of Spire Island. Spire Island Light is lo- and southwesterly, following the wind- cated on the reef and consists of small ing of the low-water line to the point of houses and lanterns surmounting a the beginning. The map includes all ad- concrete pier. See chart for ‘‘Angle jacent rocks not covered at low water Pt.’’ (Approx. Long 131°30′ W, Lat. 55°16′ (Approx. Long. 132°28′ W, Lat. 55°471⁄2′ N). N). (T) Surprise Point and Nakat Inlet (P) Niblack Point, Cleveland Penin- are shown on the U.S. Coast and Geo- sula, and Clarence Strait, Alaska, are detic Survey Chart No. 8051—Sheet No. shown on the U.S. coast and Geodetic 1. The reference location is marked as Survey Chart No. 8102—Sheet No. 6, 80 south, 89 east, CRM. This point lies which is the same sheet used for north of a true east-and-west line. The Caamano Point. The location begins at true east-and-west line lies 3,040 feet a point on a low-water line from which true south from the northernmost ex- Niblack Point Beacon, a tripod an- tremity of the point together with ad- chored to three concrete piers, bears jacent rocks and islets (Approx. Long. southeasterly and is 1,520 feet in a di- 130°44′ W, Lat. 54°49′ N). rect line; thence true northeast 1,520 (U) Caamano Point, Cleveland Penin- feet; thence true southeast 3,040 feet; sula, and Clarence Strait, Alaska, are thence true southwest at 600 feet, more shown on the U.S. Coast and Geodetic or less, to an intersection with a low- Survey Chart No. 8102—Sheet No. 6. Lo- water line; thence northwesterly fol- cation consists of everything apart of lowing the windings of the low-water the extreme south end of the Cleveland

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Peninsula lying on a south side of a (4) Bering Land Bridge National Pre- true east-and-west line that is drawn serve; across the point at a distance of 800 (5) Cape Krusenstern National Monu- feet true north from the southernmost ment; point of the low-water line. This in- (6) Chugach National Forest; cludes off-lying rocks and islets that (7) Denali National Preserve and the are not covered at low water (Approx. 1980 additions to Denali National Park; Long. 131°59′ W, Lat. 55°30′ N). (8) Gates of the Arctic National Park (V) Meyers Chuck and Clarence and Preserve; Strait, Alaska, are shown on the U.S. (9) Glacier Bay National Preserve; and Geodetic Survey Chart No. 8124— (10) Innoko National Wildlife Refuge; Sheet No. 26. The small island is about (11) Izembek National Wildlife Ref- 150 yards in diameter and located about uge; 200 yards northwest of Meyers Island (12) Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge; (Approx. Long. 132°16′ W, Lat. 55°441⁄2′ (13) Katmai National Preserve; N). (14) Kenai National Wildlife Refuge; (W) Round Island and Cordova Bay, (15) Kobuk Valley National Park; Alaska, are shown on the U.S coast and (16) Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge; Geodetic Survey Chart No. 8145—Sheet (17) Koyukuk National Wildlife Ref- No. 36. The Southwestern Island of the uge; group is about 700 yards long, including (18) Lake Clark National Park and off-lying rocks and reefs that are not Preserve; covered at low water (Approx. Long. (19) Noatak National Preserve; 132°301⁄2′ W, Lat. 54°46 1/2′ N). (20) Nowitna National Wildlife Ref- (X) Mary Island begins at a point uge; that is placed at a low-water mark. (21) Selawik National Wildlife Ref- The aforementioned point is southward uge; 500 feet from a crosscut on the side of (22) Steese National Conservation a large rock on the second point below Area; Point Winslow and Mary Island; thence (23) Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge; due west 3⁄4 mile, statute; thence due (24) Togiak National Wildlife Refuge; north to a low-water mark; thence fol- (25) Tongass National Forest, includ- lowing the winding of the low water to ing Admiralty Island National Monu- the place of the beginning (Approx. ment and Misty Fjords National Monu- Long. 131°11′ 00″ W, Lat. 55°05′ 55″ N). ment; (Y) Tree Point starts a point of a (26) White Mountain National Recre- low-water mark. The aforementioned ation Area; point is southerly 1⁄2 mile from extreme (27) Wrangell-St. Elias National Park westerly point of a low-water mark on and Preserve; Tree Point, on the Alaska Mainland; (28) Yukon-Charley Rivers National thence due true east, 3⁄4 mile; thence Preserve; due north 1 mile; thence due west to a (29) Yukon Flats National Wildlife low-water mark; thence following the Refuge; winding of the low-water mark to the (30) All components of the Wild and place of the beginning (Approx. Long. Scenic River System located outside 130°57′ 44″ W, Lat. 54°48′ 27″ N). the boundaries of National Parks, Na- (c) The regulations contained in this tional Preserves, or National Wildlife part apply on all public lands, exclud- Refuges, including segments of the ing marine waters, but including all in- Alagnak River, Beaver Creek, Birch land waters, both navigable and non- Creek, Delta River, Fortymile River, navigable, within and adjacent to the Gulkana River, and Unalakleet River. exterior boundaries of the following (d) The regulations contained in this areas: part apply on all other public lands, (1) Alaska Peninsula National Wild- other than to the military, U.S. Coast life Refuge; Guard, and Federal Aviation Adminis- (2) Aniakchak National Monument tration lands that are closed to access and Preserve; by the general public, including all (3) Becharof National Wildlife Ref- non-navigable waters located on these uge; lands.

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(e) The public lands described in upon such populations and species; en- paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section sures the maximum practicable diver- remain subject to change through rule- sity of options for the future; and rec- making pending a Department of the ognizes that the policies and legal au- Interior review of title and jurisdic- thorities of the managing agencies will tional issues regarding certain sub- determine the nature and degree of merged lands beneath navigable waters management programs affecting eco- in Alaska. logical relationships, population dy- [70 FR 76407, Dec. 27, 2005, as amended at 71 namics, and the manipulation of the FR 49999, Aug. 24, 2006; 74 FR 34696, July 17, components of the ecosystem. 2009; 83 FR 23817, May 23, 2018] Customary trade means exchange for cash of fish and wildlife resources regu- § 242.4 Definitions. lated in this part, not otherwise pro- The following definitions apply to all hibited by Federal law or regulation, to regulations contained in this part: support personal and family needs; and Agency means a subunit of a cabinet- does not include trade which con- level Department of the Federal Gov- stitutes a significant commercial en- ernment having land management au- terprise. thority over the public lands including, Customary and traditional use means a but not limited to, the U.S. Fish & long-established, consistent pattern of Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Af- use, incorporating beliefs and customs fairs, Bureau of Land Management, Na- which have been transmitted from gen- tional Park Service, and USDA Forest eration to generation. This use plays Service. an important role in the economy of ANILCA means the Alaska National the community. Interest Lands Conservation Act, Pub- FACA means the Federal Advisory lic Law 96–487, 94 Stat. 2371, (codified, Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, 86 as amended, in scattered sections of 16 Stat. 770 (codified as amended, at 5 U.S.C. and 43 U.S.C.) U.S.C. Appendix II, 1–15). Area, District, Subdistrict, and Section Family means all persons related by mean one of the geographical areas de- blood, marriage, or adoption or any fined in the codified Alaska Depart- other person living within the house- ment of Fish and Game regulations hold on a permanent basis. found in Title 5 of the Alaska Adminis- Federal Advisory Committees or Fed- trative Code. eral Advisory Committee means the Barter means the exchange of fish or Federal Local Advisory Committees as wildlife or their parts taken for sub- described in § 242.12. sistence uses; for other fish, wildlife or Federal lands means lands and waters their parts; or, for other food or for and interests therein the title to which nonedible items other than money, if is in the United States, including navi- the exchange is of a limited and non- gable and non-navigable waters in commercial nature. which the United States has reserved Board means the Federal Subsistence water rights. Board as described in § 242.10. Fish and wildlife means any member Commissions means the Subsistence of the animal kingdom, including with- Resource Commissions established pur- out limitation any mammal, fish, bird suant to section 808 of ANILCA. (including any migratory, nonmigra- Conservation of healthy populations of tory, or endangered bird for which pro- fish and wildlife means the maintenance tection is also afforded by treaty or of fish and wildlife resources and their other international agreement), am- habitats in a condition that assures phibian, reptile, mollusk, crustacean, stable and continuing natural popu- arthropod, or other invertebrate, and lations and species mix of plants and includes any part, product, egg, or off- animals in relation to their ecosystem, spring thereof, or the carcass or part including the recognition that local thereof. rural residents engaged in subsistence Game Management Unit or GMU means uses may be a natural part of that eco- one of the 26 geographical areas listed system; minimizes the likelihood of ir- under game management units in the reversible or long-term adverse effects codified State of Alaska hunting and

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trapping regulations and the Game Regional Councils or Regional Council Unit Maps of Alaska. means the Regional Advisory Councils Inland Waters means, for the purposes as described in § 242.11. of this part, those waters located land- Reserved water right(s) means the Fed- ward of the mean high tide line or the eral right to use unappropriated appur- waters located upstream of the tenant water necessary to accomplish straight line drawn from headland to the purposes for which a Federal res- headland across the mouths of rivers or ervation was established. Reserved other waters as they flow into the sea. water rights include nonconsumptive Inland waters include, but are not lim- and consumptive uses. ited to, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, Resident means any person who has streams, and rivers. his or her primary, permanent home Marine Waters means, for the pur- for the previous 12 months within Alas- poses of this part, those waters located ka and whenever absent from this pri- seaward of the mean high tide line or mary, permanent home, has the inten- the waters located seaward of the tion of returning to it. Factors dem- straight line drawn from headland to onstrating the location of a person’s headland across the mouths of rivers or primary, permanent home may include, other waters as they flow into the sea. but are not limited to: the address listed on an Alaska Permanent Fund divi- Person means an individual and does dend application; an Alaska license to not include a corporation, company, drive, hunt, fish, or engage in an activ- partnership, firm, association, organi- ity regulated by a government entity; zation, business, trust, or society. affidavit of person or persons who or means: Public lands public land know the individual; voter registra- (1) Lands situated in Alaska which tion; location of residences owned, are Federal lands, except— rented, or leased; location of stored (i) Land selections of the State of household goods; residence of spouse, Alaska which have been tentatively ap- minor children, or dependents; tax doc- proved or validly selected under the uments; or whether the person claims Alaska Statehood Act and lands which residence in another location for any have been confirmed to, validly se- purpose. lected by, or granted to the Territory Rural means any community or area of Alaska or the State under any other of Alaska determined by the Board to provision of Federal law; qualify as such under the process de- (ii) Land selections of a Native Cor- scribed in § 242.15. poration made under the Alaska Native Secretary means the Secretary of the Claims Settlement Act, 43 U.S.C. 1601 Interior, except that in reference to et seq., which have not been conveyed matters related to any unit of the Na- to a Native Corporation, unless any tional Forest System, such term means such selection is determined to be in- the Secretary of Agriculture. valid or is relinquished; and State means the State of Alaska. (iii) Lands referred to in section 19(b) Subsistence uses means the customary of the Alaska Native Claims Settle- and traditional uses by rural Alaska ment Act, 43 U.S.C. 1618(b). residents of wild, renewable resources (2) Notwithstanding the exceptions in for direct personal or family consump- paragraphs (1)(i) through (iii) of this tion as food, shelter, fuel, clothing, definition, until conveyed or interim tools, or transportation; for the mak- conveyed, all Federal lands within the ing and selling of handicraft articles boundaries of any unit of the National out of nonedible byproducts of fish and Park System, National Wildlife Refuge wildlife resources taken for personal or System, National Wild and Scenic Riv- family consumption; for barter, or ers Systems, National Forest Monu- sharing for personal or family con- ment, National Recreation Area, Na- sumption; and for customary trade. tional Conservation Area, new Na- Take or taking as used with respect to tional forest or forest addition shall be fish or wildlife, means to pursue, hunt, treated as public lands for the purposes shoot, trap, net, capture, collect, kill, of the regulations in this part pursuant harm, or attempt to engage in any to section 906(o)(2) of ANILCA. such conduct.

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Year means calendar year unless an- (1) Possess the pertinent valid Alaska other year is specified. resident hunting and trapping licenses (no license required to take fish or [67 FR 30563, May 7, 2002, as amended at 69 FR 60962, Oct. 14, 2004] shellfish, but you must be an Alaska resident) unless Federal licenses are re- § 242.5 Eligibility for subsistence use. quired or unless otherwise provided for (a) You may take fish and wildlife on in subpart D of this part; public lands for subsistence uses only if (2) Possess and comply with the pro- you are an Alaska resident of a rural visions of any pertinent Federal per- area or rural community. The regula- mits (Federal Subsistence Registration tions in this part may further limit Permit or Federal Designated Har- your qualifications to harvest fish or vester Permit) required by subpart D of wildlife resources for subsistence uses. this part; and If you are not an Alaska resident or are (3) Possess and comply with the pro- a resident of a non-rural area or com- visions of any pertinent permits, har- munity listed in § 242.23, you may not vest tickets, or tags required by the take fish or wildlife on public lands for State unless any of these documents or subsistence uses under the regulations individual provisions in them are su- in this part. perseded by the requirements in sub- (b) Where the Board has made a cus- part D of this part. tomary and traditional use determina- (b) In order to receive a Federal Sub- tion regarding subsistence use of a spe- sistence Registration Permit or Fed- cific fish stock or wildlife population, eral Designated Harvester Permit or in accordance with, and as listed in, designate someone to harvest fish or § 242.24, only those Alaskans who are wildlife for you under a Federal Des- residents of rural areas or communities ignated Harvester Permit, you must be designated by the Board are eligible for old enough to reasonably harvest that subsistence taking of that population species yourself (or under the guidance or stock on public lands for subsistence of an adult). uses under the regulations in this part. (c) If you have been awarded a permit If you do not live in one of those areas to take fish and wildlife, you must or communities, you may not take fish have that permit in your possession or wildlife from that population or during the taking and must comply stock, on public lands under the regu- with all requirements of the permit lations in this part. and the regulations in this section per- (c) Where customary and traditional taining to validation and reporting and use determinations for a fish stock or to regulations in subpart D of this part wildlife population within a specific pertaining to methods and means, pos- area have not yet been made by the session and transportation, and utiliza- Board (e.g., ‘‘no determination’’), all tion. Upon the request of a State or Alaskans who are residents of rural Federal law enforcement agent, you areas or communities may harvest for must also produce any licenses, per- subsistence from that stock or popu- mits, harvest tickets, tags, or other lation under the regulations in this documents required by this section. If part. you are engaged in taking fish and (d) The National Park Service may wildlife under the regulations in this regulate further the eligibility of those part, you must allow State or Federal individuals qualified to engage in sub- law enforcement agents to inspect any sistence uses on National Park Service apparatus designed to be used, or capa- lands in accordance with specific au- ble of being used to take fish or wild- thority in ANILCA, and National Park life, or any fish or wildlife in your pos- Service regulations at 36 CFR Part 13. session. (d) You must validate the harvest § 242.6 Licenses, permits, harvest tick- tickets, tags, permits, or other re- ets, tags, and reports. quired documents before removing (a) If you wish to take fish and wild- your kill from the harvest site. You life on public lands for subsistence must also comply with all reporting uses, you must be an eligible rural provisions as set forth in subpart D of Alaska resident and: this part.

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(e) If you take fish and wildlife under OMB number is displayed on the infor- a community harvest system, you mation collection form. must report the harvest activity in ac- (1) Section 242.6, Licenses, permits, cordance with regulations specified for harvest tickets, tags, and reports. The that community in subpart D of this information collection requirements part, and as required by any applicable contained in § 242.6 (Federal Subsist- permit conditions. Individuals may be ence Registration Permit or Federal responsible for particular reporting re- Designated Harvester Permit forms) quirements in the conditions permit- provide for permit-specific subsistence ting a specific community’s harvest. activities not authorized through the Failure to comply with these condi- general adoption of State regulations. tions is a violation of the regulations Identity and location of residence are in this part. Community harvests are required to determine if you are eligi- reviewed annually under the regula- ble for a permit and a report of success tions in subpart D of this part. is required after a harvest attempt. (f) You may not make a fraudulent These requirements are not duplicative application for Federal or State li- with the requirements of paragraph censes, permits, harvest tickets or tags or intentionally file an incorrect har- (a)(3) of this section. The regulations in vest report. § 242.6 require this information before a rural Alaska resident may engage in [67 FR 30563, May 7, 2002, as amended at 68 subsistence uses on public lands. The FR 7704, Feb. 18, 2003] Department estimates that the average time necessary to obtain and comply § 242.7 Restriction on use. with this permit information collec- (a) You may not use fish or wildlife tion requirement is 0.25 hours. or their parts, taken pursuant to the (2) Section 242.20, Request for recon- regulations in this part, unless pro- sideration. The information collection vided for in this part. requirements contained in § 242.20 pro- (b) You may not exchange in cus- vide a standardized process to allow in- tomary trade or sell fish or wildlife or dividuals the opportunity to appeal de- their parts, taken pursuant to the reg- cisions of the Board. Submission of a ulations in this part, unless provided request for reconsideration is vol- for in this part. untary but required to receive a final (c) You may barter fish or wildlife or review by the Board. We estimate that their parts, taken pursuant to the reg- a request for reconsideration will take ulations in this part, unless restricted in §§ 242.25, 242.26, 242.27, or 242.28. 4 hours to prepare and submit. (3) The remaining information collec- § 242.8 Penalties. tion requirements contained in this part imposed upon subsistence users If you are convicted of violating any provision of 50 CFR Part 100 or 36 CFR are those adopted from State regula- Part 242, you may be punished by a fine tions. These collection requirements or by imprisonment in accordance with would exist in the absence of Federal the penalty provisions applicable to subsistence regulations and are not the public land where the violation oc- subject to the Paperwork Reduction curred. Act. The burden in this situation is negligible, and information gained § 242.9 Information collection require- from these reports is systematically ments. available to Federal managers by rou- (a) The rules in this part contain in- tine computer access requiring less formation collection requirements sub- than 1 hour. ject to Office of Management and (b) You may direct comments on the Budget (OMB) approval under 44 U.S.C. burden estimate or any other aspect of 3501–3520. They apply to fish and wild- the burden estimate to: Information life harvest activities on public lands Collection Officer, U.S. Fish and Wild- in Alaska. Subsistence users will not life Service, 1849 C Street, N.W., MS 222 be required to respond to an informa- ARLSQ, Washington, D.C. 20240; and tion collection request unless a valid the Office of Management and Budget,

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Paperwork Reduction Project (Subsist- (c) Liaisons to the Board are: a State ence), Washington, D.C. 20503. Addi- liaison, and the Chairman of each Re- tional information requirements may gional Council. The State liaison and be imposed if Local Advisory Commit- the Chairman of each Regional Council tees or additional Regional Councils, may attend public sessions of all Board subject to the Federal Advisory Com- meetings and be actively involved as mittee Act (FACA), are established consultants to the Board. under subpart B of this part. Such re- (d) Powers and duties. (1) The Board quirements will be submitted to OMB shall meet at least twice per year and for approval prior to their implementa- at such other times as deemed nec- tion. essary. Meetings shall occur at the call of the Chair, but any member may re- Subpart B—Program Structure quest a meeting. (2) A quorum consists of five members. SOURCE: 67 FR 30563, May 7, 2002, unless otherwise noted. (3) No action may be taken unless a majority of voting members are in § 242.10 Federal Subsistence Board. agreement. (a) The Secretary of the Interior and (4) The Board is empowered, to the Secretary of Agriculture hereby estab- extent necessary, to implement Title lish a Federal Subsistence Board, and VIII of ANILCA, to: assign it responsibility for admin- (i) Issue regulations for the manage- istering the subsistence taking and ment of subsistence taking and uses of uses of fish and wildlife on public fish and wildlife on public lands; lands, and the related promulgation (ii) Determine which communities or and signature authority for regulations areas of the State are rural or non- of subparts C and D of this part. The rural; Secretaries, however, retain their ex- (iii) Determine which rural Alaska isting authority to restrict or elimi- areas or communities have customary nate hunting, fishing, or trapping ac- and traditional subsistence uses of spe- tivities which occur on lands or waters cific fish and wildlife populations; in Alaska other than public lands when (iv) Allocate subsistence uses of fish such activities interfere with subsist- and wildlife populations on public ence hunting, fishing, or trapping on lands; the public lands to such an extent as to (v) Ensure that the taking on public result in a failure to provide the sub- lands of fish and wildlife for nonwaste- sistence priority. ful subsistence uses shall be accorded (b) Membership. (1) The voting mem- priority over the taking on such lands bers of the Board are: A Chair to be ap- of fish and wildlife for other purposes; pointed by the Secretary of the Inte- (vi) Restrict the taking of fish and rior with the concurrence of the Sec- wildlife on public lands for nonsubsist- retary of Agriculture; two public mem- ence uses or close public lands to the bers who possess personal knowledge of take of fish and wildlife for nonsubsist- and direct experience with subsistence ence uses when necessary for the con- uses in rural Alaska to be appointed by servation of healthy populations of fish the Secretary of the Interior with the or wildlife, to continue subsistence concurrence of the Secretary of Agri- uses of fish or wildlife, or for reasons of culture; the Alaska Regional Director, public safety or administration. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Alaska Board may also reopen public lands to Regional Director, National Park Serv- nonsubsistence uses if new information ice; Alaska Regional Forester, U.S. or changed conditions indicate that the Forest Service; the Alaska State Direc- closure is no longer warranted; tor, Bureau of Land Management; and (vii) Restrict the taking of a par- the Alaska Regional Director, Bureau ticular fish or wildlife population on of Indian Affairs. Each Federal agency public lands for subsistence uses, close member of the Board may appoint a public lands to the take of fish and designee. wildlife for subsistence uses, or other- (2) [Reserved] wise modify the requirements for take

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from a particular fish or wildlife popu- (xviii) Evaluate whether hunting, lation on public lands for subsistence fishing, or trapping activities which uses when necessary to ensure the con- occur on lands or waters in Alaska tinued viability of a fish or wildlife other than public lands interfere with population, or for reasons of public subsistence hunting, fishing, or trap- safety or administration. As soon as ping on the public lands to such an ex- conditions warrant, the Board may tent as to result in a failure to provide also reopen public lands to the taking the subsistence priority, and after ap- of a fish and wildlife population for propriate consultation with the State subsistence users to continue those of Alaska, the Regional Councils, and uses; other Federal agencies, make a rec- (viii) Establish priorities for the sub- ommendation to the Secretaries for sistence taking of fish and wildlife on their action; public lands among rural Alaska resi- (xix) Identify, in appropriate specific dents; instances, whether there exists addi- (ix) Restrict or eliminate taking of tional Federal reservations, Federal re- fish and wildlife on public lands; served water rights or other Federal in- (x) Determine what types and forms terests in lands or waters, including of trade of fish and wildlife taken for those in which the United States holds subsistence uses constitute allowable less than a fee ownership, to which the customary trade; Federal subsistence priority attaches, and make appropriate recommendation (xi) Authorize the Regional Councils to the Secretaries for inclusion of to convene; those interests within the Federal Sub- (xii) Establish a Regional Council in sistence Management Program; and each subsistence resource region and (xx) Take other actions authorized by recommend to the Secretaries, ap- the Secretaries to implement Title pointees to the Regional Councils, pur- VIII of ANILCA. suant to the FACA; (5) The Board may implement one or (xiii) Establish Federal Advisory more of the following harvest and har- Committees within the subsistence re- vest reporting or permit systems: source regions, if necessary, and rec- (i) The fish and wildlife is taken by ommend to the Secretaries that mem- an individual who is required to obtain bers of the Federal Advisory Commit- and possess pertinent State harvest tees be appointed from the group of in- permits, tickets, or tags, or Federal dividuals nominated by rural Alaska permit (Federal Subsistence Registra- residents; tion Permit); (xiv) Establish rules and procedures (ii) A qualified subsistence user may for the operation of the Board, and the designate another qualified subsistence Regional Councils; user (by using the Federal Designated (xv) Review and respond to proposals Harvester Permit) to take fish and for regulations, management plans, wildlife on his or her behalf; policies, and other matters related to (iii) The fish and wildlife is taken by subsistence taking and uses of fish and individuals or community representa- wildlife; tives permitted (via a Federal Subsist- (xvi) Enter into cooperative agree- ence Registration Permit) a one-time ments or otherwise cooperate with or annual harvest for special purposes Federal agencies, the State, Native or- including ceremonies and potlatches; ganizations, local governmental enti- or ties, and other persons and organiza- (iv) The fish and wildlife is taken by tions, including international entities representatives of a community per- to effectuate the purposes and policies mitted to do so in a manner consistent of the Federal subsistence management with the community’s customary and program; traditional practices. (xvii) Develop alternative permitting (6) The Board may delegate to agency processes relating to the subsistence field officials the authority to set har- taking of fish and wildlife to ensure vest and possession limits, define har- continued opportunities for subsist- vest areas, specify methods or means of ence; harvest, specify permit requirements,

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and open or close specific fish or wild- gional Councils shall provide a regional life harvest seasons within frameworks forum for the collection and expression established by the Board. of opinions and recommendations on (7) The Board shall establish a Staff matters related to subsistence taking Committee for analytical and adminis- and uses of fish and wildlife resources trative assistance composed of mem- on public lands. The Regional Councils bers from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife shall provide for public participation in Service, National Park Service, U.S. the Federal regulatory process. Bureau of Land Management, Bureau (b) Establishment of Regional Councils; of Indian Affairs, and USDA Forest membership. (1) The Secretaries, based Service. A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv- on Board recommendation, will estab- ice representative shall serve as Chair lish the number of members for each of the Staff Committee. Regional Council. To ensure that each (8) The Board may establish and dis- Council represents a diversity of inter- solve additional committees as nec- ests, the Board will strive to ensure essary for assistance. that 70 percent of the members rep- (9) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service resent subsistence interests within a shall provide appropriate administra- region and 30 percent of the members tive support for the Board. represent commercial and sport inter- (10) The Board shall authorize at ests within a region. The portion of least two meetings per year for each membership that represents the com- Regional Council. mercial and sport interests shall in- (e) Relationship to Regional Councils. clude, where possible, at least one rep- (1) The Board shall consider the reports resentative from the sport community and recommendations of the Regional and one representative from the com- Councils concerning the taking of fish mercial community. A Regional Coun- and wildlife on public lands within cil member must be a resident of the their respective regions for subsistence region in which he or she is appointed uses. The Board may choose not to fol- and must be knowledgeable about the low any Regional Council recommenda- region and subsistence uses of the pub- tion which it determines is not sup- lic lands therein. The Board will accept ported by substantial evidence, vio- nominations and make recommenda- lates recognized principles of fish and tions to the Secretaries for member- wildlife conservation, would be detri- ship on the Regional Councils. In mak- mental to the satisfaction of subsist- ing their recommendations, the Board ence needs, or in closure situations, for will identify the interest(s) the appli- reasons of public safety or administra- cants propose to represent on the re- tion or to assure the continued viabil- spective Regional Councils. The Sec- ity of a particular fish or wildlife popu- retary of the Interior with the concur- lation. If a recommendation is not rence of the Secretary of Agriculture adopted, the Board shall set forth the will make the appointments to the Re- factual basis and the reasons for the gional Councils. decision, in writing, in a timely fash- (2) Regional Council members shall ion. serve 3-year terms and may be re- (2) The Board shall provide available appointed. Initial members shall be ap- and appropriate technical assistance to pointed with staggered terms up to 3 the Regional Councils. years. [67 FR 30563, May 7, 2002, as amended at 75 (3) The Chair of each Regional Coun- FR 63092, Oct. 14, 2010; 76 FR 56114, Sept. 12, cil shall be elected by the applicable 2011] Regional Council, from its membership, for a 1-year term and may be re- § 242.11 Regional advisory councils. elected. (a) The Board shall establish a Re- (c) Powers and Duties. (1) The Re- gional Council for each subsistence regional Councils are authorized to: source region to participate in the Fed- (i) Hold public meetings related to eral subsistence management program. subsistence uses of fish and wildlife The Regional Councils shall be estab- within their respective regions, after lished, and conduct their activities, in the Chair of the Board or the des- accordance with the FACA. The Re- ignated Federal Coordinator has called

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the meeting and approved the meeting (xii) Provide recommendations on agenda; the establishment and membership of (ii) Elect officers; Federal Advisory Committees. (iii) Review, evaluate, and make rec- (2) The Regional Councils shall: ommendations to the Board on pro- (i) Operate in conformance with the posals for regulations, policies, man- provisions of FACA and comply with agement plans, and other matters re- rules of operation established by the lating to the subsistence take of fish Board; and wildlife under the regulations in (ii) Perform other duties specified by the Board. this part within the region; (3) The Regional Council rec- (iv) Provide a forum for the expres- ommendations to the Board should be sion of opinions and recommendations supported by substantial evidence, be by persons interested in any matter re- consistent with recognized principles of lated to the subsistence uses of fish and fish and wildlife conservation, and not wildlife within the region; be detrimental to the satisfaction of (v) Encourage local and regional par- subsistence needs. ticipation, pursuant to the provisions of the regulations in this part in the [67 FR 30563, May 7, 2002, as amended at 68 FR 7704, Feb. 18, 2003; 69 FR 60962, Oct. 14, decisionmaking process affecting the 2004] taking of fish and wildlife on the public lands within the region for subsistence § 242.12 Local advisory committees. uses; (a) The Board shall establish such (vi) Prepare and submit to the Board local Federal Advisory Committees an annual report containing— within each region as necessary at such (A) An identification of current and time that it is determined, after notice anticipated subsistence uses of fish and and hearing and consultation with the wildlife populations within the region; State, that the existing State fish and (B) An evaluation of current and an- game advisory committees do not ade- ticipated subsistence needs for fish and quately provide advice to, and assist, wildlife populations from the public the particular Regional Council in car- lands within the region; rying out its function as set forth in (C) A recommended strategy for the § 242.11. management of fish and wildlife popu- (b) Local Federal Advisory Commit- lations within the region to accommo- tees, if established by the Board, shall date such subsistence uses and needs operate in conformance with the provi- related to the public lands; and sions of the FACA, and comply with (D) Recommendations concerning rules of operation established by the Board. policies, standards, guidelines, and regulations to implement the strategy; § 242.13 Board/agency relationships. (vii) Appoint members to each Sub- (a) General. (1) The Board, in making sistence Resource Commission within decisions or recommendations, shall their region in accordance with the reconsider and ensure compliance with quirements of Section 808 of ANILCA; specific statutory requirements regard- (viii) Make recommendations on de- ing the management of resources on terminations of customary and tradi- public lands, recognizing that the man- tional use of subsistence resources; agement policies applicable to some (ix) Make recommendations on deter- public lands may entail methods of re- minations of rural status; source and habitat management and (x) Make recommendations regarding protection different from methods ap- the allocation of subsistence uses propriate for other public lands. among rural Alaska residents pursuant (2) The Board shall issue regulations to § 242.17; for subsistence taking of fish and wild- (xi) Develop proposals pertaining to life on public lands. The Board is the the subsistence taking and use of fish final administrative authority on the and wildlife under the regulations in promulgation of subparts C and D regu- this part, and review and evaluate such lations relating to the subsistence tak- proposals submitted by other sources; ing of fish and wildlife on public lands.

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(3) Nothing in the regulations in this (ii) Include the entire text of applica- part shall enlarge or diminish the au- ble State legislation indicating compli- thority of any agency to issue regula- ance with sections 803, 804, and 805 of tions necessary for the proper manage- ANILCA; and ment of public lands under their juris- (iii) Set forth all data and arguments diction in accordance with ANILCA available to the State in support of leg- and other existing laws. islative compliance with sections 803, (b) Section 808 of ANILCA establishes 804, and 805 of ANILCA. National Park and Park Monument (3) If the Secretaries find that the Subsistence Resource Commissions. State’s petition contains adequate jus- Nothing in the regulations in this part tification, a rulemaking proceeding for affects the duties or authorities of repeal of the regulations in this part these commissions. will be initiated. If the Secretaries find that the State’s petition does not con- § 242.14 Relationship to State proce- tain adequate justification, the peti- dures and regulations. tion will be denied by letter or other (a) State fish and game regulations notice, with a statement of the ground apply to public lands and such laws are for denial. hereby adopted and made a part of the regulations in this part to the extent § 242.15 Rural determination process. they are not inconsistent with, or su- (a) The Board determines which areas perseded by, the regulations in this or communities in Alaska are part. nonrural. Current determinations are (b) The Board may close public lands listed at § 242.23. to hunting, trapping, or fishing, or (b) All other communities and areas take actions to restrict the taking of are, therefore, rural. fish and wildlife when necessary to conserve healthy populations of fish [80 FR 68253, Nov. 4, 2015] and wildlife, continue subsistence uses of such populations, or pursuant to § 242.16 Customary and traditional use determination process. other applicable Federal law. The Board may review and adopt State (a) The Board shall determine which openings, closures, or restrictions fish stocks and wildlife populations which serve to achieve the objectives have been customarily and tradition- of the regulations in this part. ally used for subsistence. These deter- (c) The Board may enter into agree- minations shall identify the specific ments with the State in order to co- community’s or area’s use of specific ordinate respective management re- fish stocks and wildlife populations. sponsibilities. For areas managed by the National (d) Petition for repeal of subsistence Park Service, where subsistence uses rules and regulations. (1) The State of are allowed, the determinations may be Alaska may petition the Secretaries made on an individual basis. for repeal of the subsistence rules and (b) A community or area shall gen- regulations in this part when the State erally exhibit the following factors, has enacted and implemented subsist- which exemplify customary and tradi- ence management and use laws which: tional use. The Board shall make cus- (i) Are consistent with sections 803, tomary and traditional use determina- 804, and 805 of ANILCA; and tions based on application of the fol- (ii) Provide for the subsistence defi- lowing factors: nition, preference, and participation (1) A long-term consistent pattern of specified in sections 803, 804, and 805 of use, excluding interruptions beyond ANILCA. the control of the community or area; (2) The State’s petition shall: (2) A pattern of use recurring in spe- (i) Be submitted to the Secretary of cific seasons for many years; the Interior, U.S. Department of the (3) A pattern of use consisting of Interior, Washington, D.C. 20240, and methods and means of harvest which the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. De- are characterized by efficiency and partment of Agriculture, Washington, economy of effort and cost, conditioned D.C. 20240; by local characteristics;

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(4) The consistent harvest and use of (c) If allocation on an area or com- fish or wildlife as related to past meth- munity basis is not achievable, then ods and means of taking; near, or rea- the Board shall allocate subsistence op- sonably accessible from, the commu- portunity on an individual basis nity or area; through application of the criteria in (5) A means of handling, preparing, paragraphs (b)(1) through (3) of this preserving, and storing fish or wildlife section. which has been traditionally used by (d) In addressing a situation where past generations, including consider- prioritized allocation becomes nec- ation of alteration of past practices essary, the Board shall solicit rec- due to recent technological advances, ommendations from the Regional where appropriate; Council in the area affected. (6) A pattern of use which includes the handing down of knowledge of fish- § 242.18 Regulation adoption process. ing and hunting skills, values, and lore (a) The Board will accept proposals from generation to generation; for changes to the Federal subsistence (7) A pattern of use in which the har- regulations in subparts C or D of this vest is shared or distributed within a part according to a published schedule, definable community of persons; and except for proposals for emergency and (8) A pattern of use which relates to temporary special actions, which the reliance upon a wide diversity of fish Board will accept according to proce- and wildlife resources of the area and dures set forth in § 242.19. The Board which provides substantial cultural, may establish a rotating schedule for economic, social, and nutritional ele- accepting proposals on various sections ments to the community or area. of subpart C or subpart D regulations (c) The Board shall take into consid- over a period of years. The Board will eration the reports and recommenda- develop and publish proposed regulations of any appropriate Regional tions in the FEDERAL REGISTER, publish Council regarding customary and tradi- notice in local newspapers, and dis- tional uses of subsistence resources. tribute comments on the proposed reg- (d) Current determinations are listed ulations in the form of proposals for in § 242.24. public review. (1) Proposals shall be made available § 242.17 Determining priorities for for at least a thirty (30) day review by subsistence uses among rural Alas- the Regional Councils. Regional Coun- ka residents. cils shall forward their recommenda- (a) Whenever it is necessary to re- tions on proposals to the Board. Such strict the subsistence taking of fish proposals with recommendations may and wildlife on public lands in order to be submitted in the time period as protect the continued viability of such specified by the Board or as a part of populations, or to continue subsistence the Regional Council’s annual report uses, the Board shall establish a pri- described in § 242.11, whichever is ear- ority among the rural Alaska residents lier. after considering any recommendation (2) The Board shall publish notice submitted by an appropriate Regional throughout Alaska of the availability Council. of proposals received. (b) The priority shall be implemented (3) The public shall have at least through appropriate limitations based thirty (30) days to review and comment on the application of the following cri- on proposals. teria to each area, community, or indi- (4) After the comment period the vidual determined to have customary Board shall meet to receive public tes- and traditional use, as necessary: timony and consider the proposals. The (1) Customary and direct dependence Board shall consider traditional use upon the populations as the mainstay patterns when establishing harvest lev- of livelihood; els and seasons, and methods and (2) Local residency; and means. The Board may choose not to (3) The availability of alternative re- follow any recommendation which the sources. Board determines is not supported by

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substantial evidence, violates recog- or close public lands for the taking of nized principles of fish and wildlife fish and wildlife for nonsubsistence conservation, or would be detrimental uses, or restrict take for nonsubsist- to the satisfaction of subsistence ence uses. needs. If a recommendation approved (1) The Board may make such tem- by a Regional Council is not adopted porary changes only after it deter- by the Board, the Board shall set forth mines that the proposed temporary the factual basis and the reasons for its change will not interfere with the con- decision in writing to the Regional servation of healthy fish and wildlife Council. populations, will not be detrimental to (5) Following consideration of the the long-term subsistence use of fish or proposals the Board shall publish final wildlife resources, and is not an unnec- regulations pertaining to subparts C essary restriction on nonsubsistence and D of this part in the FEDERAL REG- users. The Board may also reopen pub- ISTER. lic lands to nonsubsistence uses if new (b) Proposals for changes to subparts information or changed conditions in- A and B of this part shall be accepted dicate that the closure is no longer by the Secretary of the Interior in ac- warranted. cordance with 43 CFR part 14. (i) Prior to implementing a tem- [67 FR 30563, May 7, 2002, as amended at 75 porary special action, the Board will FR 63092, Oct. 14, 2010] consult with the State of Alaska and the Chairs of the Regional Councils of § 242.19 Special actions. the affected regions. (a) Emergency special actions. In an (ii) If the timing of a regularly sched- emergency situation, if necessary to uled meeting of the affected Regional ensure the continued viability of a fish Council so permits without incurring or wildlife population, to continue sub- undue delay, the Board will seek Coun- sistence uses of fish or wildlife, or for cil recommendations on the proposed public safety reasons, the Board may temporary special action. Such Council immediately open or close public lands recommendations, if any, will be sub- for the taking of fish and wildlife for ject to the requirements of subsistence uses, or modify the require- § 242.18(a)(4). ments for take for subsistence uses, or (2) The length of any temporary ac- close public lands to take for non- tion will be confined to the minimum subsistence uses of fish and wildlife, or time period or harvest limit deter- restrict the requirements for take for mined by the Board to be necessary nonsubsistence uses. under the circumstances. In any event, (1) If the timing of a regularly sched- a temporary opening or closure will uled meeting of the affected Regional not extend longer than the end of the Council so permits without incurring current regulatory cycle. undue delay, the Board may seek Coun- (c) The Board may reject a request cil recommendations on the proposed for either an emergency or a temporary emergency special action. Such a special action if the Board concludes Council recommendation, if any, will that there are no time-sensitive cir- be subject to the requirements of cumstances necessitating a regulatory § 242.18(a)(4). change before the next regular proposal (2) The emergency action will be ef- cycle. However, a special action re- fective when directed by the Board, quest that has been rejected for this may not exceed 60 days, and may not reason may be deferred, if appropriate be extended unless the procedures for and after consultation with the pro- adoption of a temporary special action, ponent, for consideration during the as set forth in paragraph (b) of this sec- next regular proposal cycle. The Board tion, have been followed. will consider changes to customary and (b) Temporary special actions. After traditional use determinations in sub- adequate notice and public hearing, the part C of this part only during the reg- Board may temporarily close or open ular proposal cycle. public lands for the taking of fish and (d) The Board will provide notice of wildlife for subsistence uses, or modify all regulatory changes adopted via spe- the requirements for subsistence take, cial action by posting the change on

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the Office of Subsistence Management (3) A detailed statement of how you Web site (http://alaska.fws.gov/asm/ are adversely affected by the action; index.cfml). When appropriate, notice (4) A detailed statement of the facts may also include distribution of press of the dispute, the issues raised by the releases to newspapers, local radio sta- request, and specific references to any tions, and local contacts, as well as di- law, regulation, or policy that you be- rect notification to the proponent and lieve to be violated and your reason for interested parties. The Board will pub- such allegation; lish notice and reasons justifying the (5) A statement of how you would special action in the FEDERAL REG- like the action changed. ISTER as soon as practicable. (e) Upon receipt of a request for re- (e) The decision of the Board on any consideration, the Board shall transmit proposed special action will constitute a copy of such request to any appro- its final administrative action. priate Regional Council and the Alaska (f) Regulations authorizing any indi- Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) vidual agency to implement closures or for review and recommendation. The restrictions on public lands managed Board shall consider any Regional by the agency remain unaffected by the Council and ADFG recommendations in regulations in this part. making a final decision. (g) Fish and wildlife may not be (f) If the request is justified, the taken in violation of any restriction, Board shall implement a final decision closure, or change authorized by the on a request for reconsideration after Board. compliance with 5 U.S.C. 551–559 (APA). [75 FR 63092, Oct. 14, 2010] (g) If the request is denied, the decision of the Board represents the final § 242.20 Request for reconsideration. administrative action. (a) Regulations in subparts C and D § 242.21 [Reserved] of this part published in the FEDERAL REGISTER are subject to requests for reconsideration. Subpart C—Board Determinations (b) Any aggrieved person may file a § 242.22 Subsistence resource regions. request for reconsideration with the Board. (a) The Board hereby designates the (c) To file a request for reconsider- following areas as subsistence resource ation, you must notify the Board in regions: writing within sixty (60) days of the ef- (1) Southeast Region; fective date or date of publication of (2) Southcentral Region; the notice, whichever is earlier, for (3) Kodiak/Aleutians Region; which reconsideration is requested. (4) Bristol Bay Region; (d) It is your responsibility to pro- (5) Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region; vide the Board with sufficient nar- (6) Western Interior Region; rative evidence and argument to show (7) Seward Peninsula Region; why the action by the Board should be (8) Northwest Arctic Region; reconsidered. The Board will accept a (9) Eastern Interior Region; request for reconsideration only if it is (10) North Slope Region. based upon information not previously (b) You may obtain maps delineating considered by the Board, demonstrates the boundaries of subsistence resource that the existing information used by regions from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife the Board is incorrect, or demonstrates Service, 1011 East Tudor Road, MS 121, that the Board’s interpretation of in- Anchorage, Alaska 99503. formation, applicable law, or regula- [67 FR 30570, May 7, 2002, as amended at 76 tion is in error or contrary to existing FR 12569, Mar. 8, 2011] law. You must include the following information in your request for reconsid- § 242.23 Rural determinations. eration: (a) The Board has determined all (1) Your name, and mailing address; communities and areas to be rural in (2) The action which you request be accordance with § 242.15 except the fol- reconsidered and the date of FEDERAL lowing: Fairbanks North Star Borough; REGISTER publication of that action; Homer area—including Homer, Anchor

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Point, Kachemak City, and Fritz and individuals have customary and Creek; Juneau area—including Juneau, traditional use of the specified species West Juneau, and Douglas; Kenai on Federal public land in the specified area—including Kenai, Soldotna, Ster- areas. Persons granted individual cus- ling, Nikiski, Salamatof, Kalifornsky, tomary and traditional use determina- Kasilof, and Clam Gulch; Ketchikan tions will be notified in writing by the area—including Ketchikan City, Clover Board. The Fish & Wildlife Service and Pass, North Tongass Highway, Ketch- the local NPS Superintendent will ikan East, Mountain Point, Herring maintain the list of individuals having Cove, Saxman East, Pennock Island, customary and traditional use on Na- and parts of Gravina Island; Munici- pality of Anchorage; Seward area—in- tional Parks and Monuments. A copy cluding Seward and Moose Pass, of the list is available upon request. Valdez, and Wasilla/Palmer area—in- When there is a determination for spe- cluding Wasilla, Palmer, Sutton, Big cific communities or areas of residence Lake, Houston, and Bodenberg Butte. in a Unit, all other communities not (b) You may obtain maps delineating listed for that species in that Unit have the boundaries of nonrural areas from no Federal subsistence priority for that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at species in that Unit. If no determina- the Alaska Regional Office address pro- tion has been made for a species in a vided at 50 CFR 2.2(g), or on the Web at Unit, all rural Alaska residents are eli- https://www.doi.gov/subsistence. gible to harvest fish or wildlife under [80 FR 68248, Nov. 4, 2015] this part. (1) Wildlife determinations. The rural § 242.24 Customary and traditional use Alaska residents of the listed commu- determinations. nities and areas have a customary and (a) The Federal Subsistence Board traditional use of the specified species has determined that rural Alaska resi- on Federal public lands within the list- dents of the listed communities, areas, ed areas:

Area Species Determination

Unit 1C ...... Black Bear ...... Residents of Units 1C, 1D, 3, Hoonah, Pelican, Point Baker, Sitka, and Tenakee Springs. Unit 1A...... Brown Bear ...... Residents of Unit 1A, excluding residents of Hyder. Unit 1B ...... Brown Bear ...... Residents of Unit 1A, Petersburg, and Wrangell, excluding residents of Hyder. Unit 1C ...... Brown Bear ...... Residents of Unit 1C, Haines, Hoonah, Kake, Klukwan, Skagway, and Wrangell, excluding residents of Gustavus. Unit 1D ...... Brown Bear ...... Residents of Unit 1D. Unit 1 ...... Deer ...... Residents of Units 1–5. Unit 1B ...... Goat ...... Residents of Units 1B and 3. Unit 1C...... Goat ...... Residents of Haines, Kake, Klukwan, Peters- burg, and Gustavus. Unit 1B ...... Moose ...... Residents of Units 1, 2, 3, and 4. Unit 1C ...... Moose ...... Residents of Units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Unit 1D ...... Moose ...... Residents of Unit 1D.

Unit 2 ...... Deer ...... Residents of Units 1–5.

Unit 3 ...... Deer ...... Residents of Units 1–5. Unit 3, Wrangell and Mitkof Islands ...... Moose ...... Residents of Units 1B, 2, and 3.

Unit 4 ...... Brown Bear ...... Residents of Unit 4 and Kake. Unit 4 ...... Deer ...... Residents of Units 1–5. Unit 4 ...... Goat ...... Residents of Sitka, Hoonah, Tenakee, Pelican, Funter Bay, Angoon, Port Alexander, and Elfin Cove.

Unit 5 ...... Black Bear ...... Residents of Unit 5A. Unit 5 ...... Brown Bear ...... Residents of Yakutat. Unit 5 ...... Deer ...... Residents of Units 1–5. Unit 5 ...... Goat ...... Residents of Unit 5A. Unit 5 ...... Moose ...... Residents of Unit 5A. Unit 5 ...... Wolf ...... Residents of Unit 5A.

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Area Species Determination

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 D. 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 and Hope. Unit 7, Brown Mountain hunt area ...... Goat ...... Residents of Port Graham and Nanwalek. Unit 7 ...... Moose ...... Residents of Chenega Bay, Cooper Landing, Hope, and Tatitlek. Unit 7 ...... Sheep ...... No Federal subsistence priority. 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). 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 La- goon, and Sand Point. Unit 9A, Unit 9B, Unit 9C and Unit 9E ...... Moose ...... Residents of Units 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9E. Unit 9D ...... Moose ...... Residents of Cold Bay, False Pass, King Cove, Nelson Lagoon, and Sand Point. Unit 9B...... Sheep ...... Residents of Iliamna, Newhalen, Nondalton, Pedro Bay, Port Alsworth, and Lake Clark Na- tional 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 Unit 9E ...... Beaver ...... Residents of Units 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, False Pass, King Cove, 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 River ...... Black Bear ...... Residents of Chistochina, Chitina, Copper Cen- ter, 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 Cen- ter, Gakona, Glennallen, Gulkana, Kenny Lake, Mentasta Lake, Nabesna Road (mileposts 25–46), Slana, Tazlina, Tok Cutoff Road (mileposts 79–110), Tonsina, and Unit 11.

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Area Species Determination

Unit 11, north of the Sanford River ...... Brown Bear ...... Residents of Chistochina, Chitina, Copper Cen- ter, 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 Cen- ter, 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 River ...... Caribou ...... Residents of Units 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, Cop- per 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 River ...... Moose ...... Residents of Units 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 River ...... Sheep ...... Residents of Unit 12, Chistochina, Chitina, Cop- per 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—Milepost 0–46 (Nabesna Road), and residents along the McCarthy Road—Milepost 0–62 (McCarthy Road). Unit 11, remainder ...... Sheep ...... Residents of Chisana, Chistochina, Chitina, Cop- per 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—Milepost 0–46 (Nabesna Road), and residents along the McCarthy Road—Milepost 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, Blue, Residents of Units 11, 12, 13, and Chickaloon, Ruffed and Sharp- 15, 16, 20D, 22, and 23. tailed). Unit 11 ...... Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow Residents of Units 11, 12, 13, Chickaloon, 15, and White-tailed). 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 the Tetlin National Moose ...... Residents of Units 12 and 13C, Dot Lake, and Wildlife Refuge and those lands within the Healy Lake. Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve north and east of a line formed by the Pickerel Lake Win- ter Trail from the Canadian border to Pickerel Lake. Unit 12, that portion east of the Nabesna River Moose ...... Residents of Units 12 and 13C and Healy Lake. and Nabesna Glacier, and south of the Winter Trail running southeast from Pickerel Lake to the Canadian border. 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, and Mentasta Lake. 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.

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Area Species Determination

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 Vil- lage, 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, Blue, Residents of Units 11, 13, Chickaloon, 15, 16, Ruffed Sharp-tailed). 20D, 22 and 23. Unit 13 ...... Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow Residents of Units 11, 13, Chickaloon, 15, 16, and White-tailed). 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 15A and Unit 15B ...... Moose ...... Residents of Cooper Landing, Ninilchik, Nanwalek, Port Graham, and Seldovia. Unit 15C ...... Moose ...... Residents of Ninilchik, Nanwalek, Port Graham, and Seldovia. Unit 15 ...... Sheep ...... No Federal subsistence priority. Unit 15 ...... Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow Residents of Unit 15. 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 and Residents of Units 11, 13, Chickaloon, 15, 16, Ruffed). 20D, 22 and 23. Unit 16 ...... Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow Residents of Units 11, 13, Chickaloon, 15, 16, and White-tailed). 20D, 22 and 23.

Unit 17A and that portion of 17B draining into Black Bear ...... Residents of Units 9A and B, 17, Akiak, and Nuyakuk Lake and Tikchik Lake. Akiachak. Unit 17, remainder ...... Black Bear ...... Residents of Units 9A and B, and 17. Unit 17A, those portions north and west of a line Brown Bear...... Residents of Unit 17, Akiak, Akiachak, beginning from the Unit 18 boundary at the Goodnews Bay, Kwethluk, and Platinum. northwestern end of Nenevok Lake, to the southern 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 Unit 17B boundary, Brown Bear ...... Residents of Unit 17 and Kwethluk. those 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 draining into Nuyakuk Lake Brown Bear ...... Residents of Unit 17, Akiak and Akiachak. and Tikchik Lake. Unit 17B, remainder, and Unit 17C ...... Brown Bear ...... Residents of Unit 17. Unit 17A, that portion west of the Izavieknik River, Caribou ...... Residents of Units 9B, 17, Eek, Goodnews Bay, Upper Togiak Lake, Togiak Lake, and the main Lime Village, Napakiak, Platinum, Quinhagak, course of the Togiak River. Stony River, and Tuntutuliak. Unit 17A, that portion north of Togiak Lake that in- Caribou ...... Residents of Units 9B, 17, Akiak, Akiachak, Lime cludes Izavieknik River drainages. Village, Stony River, and Tuluksak. Units 17A and 17B, those portions north and west Caribou ...... Residents of Units 9B, 17, Kwethluk, Lime Vil- of a line beginning from the Unit 18 boundary at lage, and Stony River. the 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 Togiak National Wildlife Caribou ...... Residents of Units 9B, 17, Akiachak, Akiak, Refuge within Unit 17B. 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 and west of a line Moose ...... Residents of Unit 17, Goodnews Bay, Kwethluk, beginning from the Unit 18 boundary at the and Platinum. northwestern end of 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. Unit 17A, that portion north of Togiak Lake that in- Moose ...... Residents of Unit 17, Akiak, Akiachak, cludes Izavieknik River drainages. Goodnews Bay, and Platinum. Unit 17A, remainder ...... Moose ...... Residents of Unit 17, Goodnews Bay and Plat- inum. Unit 17B, that portion within the Togiak National Moose ...... Residents of Unit 17, Akiak, Akiachak, Wildlife Refuge. Goodnews Baym, Levelock, Nondalton, and Platinum. Unit 17B, remainder and Unit 17C ...... Moose ...... Residents of Unit 17, 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 17 ...... Beaver ...... Residents of Units 9A, 9B, 9C, 9E, and 17.

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 Yukon River drainage Moose ...... Residents of Unit 18, Upper Kalskag, Aniak, and upstream of Russian Mission and that portion of Chuathbaluk. the Kuskokwim River drainage upstream of, but not including, the Tuluksak River drainage. Unit 18, that portion north of a line from Cape Moose ...... Residents of Unit 18, Lower Kalskag, St. Mi- Romanzof to Kusilvak Mountain to Mountain Vil- chael, Stebbins, and Upper Kalskag. lage, and all drainages 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.

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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 Kogrukluk River ...... Moose ...... Residents of Eek and Quinhagak. 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 Head- quarters. 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 Head- quarters. 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 Management Area ...... Moose ...... Residents of Minto 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.

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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, Ruffed Residents of Units 11, 13, Chickaloon, 15, 16, and Sharp-tailed). 20D, 22, and 23. Unit 20D ...... Ptarmigan (Rock and Residents of Units 11, 13, Chickaloon, 15, 16, Willow). 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 beginning at the western Moose ...... Residents of Unit 21E, Aniak, Chuathbaluk, boundary of Unit 21E near the mouth of Paimiut Kalskag, Lower Kalskag, and Russian Mission. Slough, extending easterly along the south bank of Paimiut Slough 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 22E ...... Black Bear ...... No Federal subsistence priority. Unit 22 ...... Brown Bear ...... Residents of Unit 22. Unit 22A ...... Caribou ...... Residents of Units 21D west of the Koyukuk and Yukon Rivers, 22 (except residents of St. Law- rence Island), 23, 24, Kotlik, Emmonak, Hoo- per 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 Mountains ...... Musk ox ...... Residents of Units 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 and Residents of Units 11, 13, Chickaloon, 15, 16, Willow). 20D, 22, and 23.

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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 Man- agement Area, and 26A. Unit 23 ...... Moose ...... Residents of Unit 23. Unit 23, south of Kotzebue Sound and west of Musk ox ...... Residents of Unit 23 south of Kotzebue Sound and including the Buckland River drainage. and west of 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 and Residents of Units 11, 13, Chickaloon, 15, 16, Ruffed). 20D, 22, and 23. Unit 23 ...... Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow Residents of Units 11, 13, Chickaloon, 15, 16, and White-tailed). 20D, 22, and 23.

Unit 24, that portion south of Caribou Mountain, Black Bear...... Residents of Stevens Village, Unit 24, and and within the public lands composing or imme- Wiseman, but not including any other resi- diately adjacent to the Dalton Highway Corridor dents of the Dalton Highway Corridor Manage- Management Area. ment Area. Unit 24, remainder ...... Black Bear ...... Residents of Unit 24 and Wiseman, but not including any other residents of the Dalton High- way Corridor Management Area. Unit 24, that portion south of Caribou Mountain, Brown Bear ...... Residents of Stevens Village and Unit 24. and within 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 16–26.

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. 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.

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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 Wain- wright. 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 Vil- lage, 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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KOTZEBUE AREA ...... All fish ...... Residents of the Kotzebue Area. NORTON SOUND—PORT CLARENCE AREA: Norton Sound—Port Clarence Area, wa- All fish ...... Residents of Kotlik, St. Michael and Stebbins. ters draining into Norton Sound between Point Romanof and Canal Point. Norton Sound—Port Clarence Area, re- All fish ...... Residents of the Norton Sound—Port Clarence mainder. Area. YUKON-NORTHERN AREA: Yukon River drainage ...... Salmon, other than fall Residents of the Yukon River drainage and the chum salmon. community of Stebbins. Yukon River drainage ...... Fall chum salmon ...... Residents of the Yukon River drainage and the communities of Chevak, Hooper Bay, Scammon Bay, and Stebbins. Yukon River drainage ...... Freshwater fish (other Residents of the Yukon-Northern Area. than salmon). Remainder of the Yukon-Northern Area .. All fish ...... Residents of the Yukon-Northern Area, excluding the residents of the Yukon River drainage and excluding those domiciled in Unit 26B. Tanana River drainage contained within Freshwater fish (other Residents of the Yukon-Northern Area and resi- the Tetlin NWR and the Wrangell-St. than salmon). dents of Chistochina, Mentasta Lake, Slana, Elias NPP. and all residents living between Mentasta Lake and Chistochina. KUSKOKWIM AREA: Salmon ...... Residents of the Kuskokwim Area, except those persons residing on the United States military installations located on Cape Newenham, Sparrevohn USAFB, and Tatalina USAFB. Rainbow trout...... Residents of the communities of Akiachak, Akiak, Aniak, Atmautluak, Bethel, Chuathbaluk, Crooked Creek, Eek, Goodnews Bay, Kasigluk, Kwethluk, Lower Kalskag, Napakiak, Napaskiak, Nunapitchuk, Oscarville, Platinum, Quinhagak, Tuluksak, Tuntutuliak, and Upper Kalskag. Pacific cod...... Residents of the communities of Chefornak, Chevak, Eek, Kipnuk, Kongiganak, Kwigillingok, Mekoryuk, Newtok, Nightmute, Tununak, Toksook Bay, and Tuntutuliak. All other fish other than Residents of the Kuskokwim Area, except those herring. persons residing on the United States military installation located on Cape Newenham, Sparrevohn USAFB, and Tatalina USAFB. Waters around Nunivak Island ...... Herring and herring roe Residents within 20 miles of the coast between the westernmost tip of the Naskonat Peninsula and the terminus of the Ishowik River and on Nunivak Island.

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BRISTOL BAY AREA: Nushagak District, including drainages Salmon and freshwater Residents of the Nushagak District and fresh- flowing into the district. fish. water drainages flowing into the district. Naknek-Kvichak District—Naknek River Salmon and freshwater Residents of the Naknek and Kvichak River drainage. fish. drainages. Naknek-Kvichak District—Kvichak/ Salmon and freshwater Residents of the Kvichak/Iliamna-Lake Clark Iliamna—Lake Clark drainage. fish. drainage. Togiak District, including drainages flow- Salmon and freshwater Residents of the Togiak District, freshwater ing into the district. fish. drainages flowing into the district, and the community of Manokotak. Egegik District, including drainages flow- Salmon and freshwater Residents of South Naknek, the Egegik District ing into the district. fish. and freshwater drainages flowing into the district. Ugashik District, including drainages Salmon and freshwater Residents of the Ugashik District and freshwater flowing into the district. fish. drainages flowing into the district. Togiak District ...... Herring spawn on kelp .. Residents of the Togiak District and freshwater drainages flowing into the district. Remainder of the Bristol Bay Area ...... All fish ...... Residents of the Bristol Bay Area. ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AREA ...... All fish ...... Residents of the Aleutian Islands Area and the Pribilof Islands. ALASKA PENINSULA AREA ...... All fish ...... Residents of the Alaska Peninsula Area. CHIGNIK AREA ...... Salmon and fish other Residents of the Chignik Area. than rainbow/ steelhead trout. KODIAK AREA: Except the Mainland District, all waters Salmon ...... Residents of the Kodiak Island Borough, except along the south side of the Alaska Pe- those residing on the Kodiak Coast Guard ninsula bounded by the latitude of Base. Cape Douglas (58°51.10′ North latitude) mid-stream Shelikof Strait, north and east of the longitude of the southern entrance of Imuya Bay near Kilokak Rocks (57°10.34′ North latitude, 156°20.22′ West longitude). Kodiak Area ...... Fish other than rainbow/ Residents of the Kodiak Area. steelhead trout and salmon. COOK INLET AREA: Kenai Peninsula District—Waters north of All fish ...... Residents of the communities of Cooper Land- and including the Kenai River drainage ing, Hope and Ninilchik. within the Kenai National Wildlife Ref- uge and the Chugach National Forest. Waters within the Kasilof River drainage All fish ...... Residents of the community of Ninilchik. within the Kenai NWR. Waters within Lake Clark National Park Salmon ...... Residents of the Tuxedni Bay Area. draining into and including that portion of Tuxedni Bay within the park. Cook Inlet Area ...... Fish other than salmon, Residents of the Cook Inlet Area. Dolly Varden, trout, char, grayling, and burbot. Remainder of the Cook Inlet Area ...... Salmon, Dolly Varden, All rural residents. trout, char, grayling, and burbot. PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND AREA: Southwestern District and Green Island .. Salmon ...... Residents of the Southwestern District, which is mainland waters from the outer point on the north shore of Granite Bay to Cape Fairfield, and Knight Island, Chenega Island, Bainbridge Island, Evans Island, Elrington Island, Latouche Island and adjacent islands. North of a line from Porcupine Point to Salmon ...... Residents of the villages of Tatitlek and Ellamar. Granite Point, and south of a line from Point Lowe to Tongue Point. Copper River drainage upstream from Freshwater fish ...... Residents of Cantwell, Chisana, Chistochina, Haley Creek. Chitina, Copper Center, Dot Lake, Gakona, Gakona Junction, Glennallen, Gulkana, Healy Lake, Kenny Lake, Lower Tonsina, McCarthy, Mentasta Lake, Nabesna, Northway, Slana, Tanacross, Tazlina, Tetlin, Tok, Tonsina, and those individuals that live along the Tok Cutoff from Tok to Mentasta Pass, and along the Nabesna Road.

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Gulkana National Wild and Scenic River Freshwater fish ...... Residents of Cantwell, Chisana, Chistochina, Chitina, Copper Center, Dot Lake, Gakona, Gakona Junction, Glennallen, Gulkana, Healy Lake, Kenny Lake, Lower Tonsina, McCarthy, Mentasta Lake, Nabesna, Northway, Paxson- Sourdough, Slana, Tanacross, Tazlina, Tetlin, Tok, Tonsina, and those individuals that live along the Tok Cutoff from Tok to Mentasta Pass, and along the Nabesna Road. Waters of the Prince William Sound Freshwater fish (trout, Residents of the Prince William Sound Area, ex- Area, except for the Copper River char, whitefish, suck- cept those living in the Copper River drainage drainage upstream of Haley Creek. ers, grayling, and upstream of Haley Creek. burbot). Chitina Subdistrict of the Upper Copper Salmon ...... Residents of Cantwell, Chickaloon, Chisana, River District. Chistochina, Chitina, Copper Center, Dot Lake, Gakona, Gakona Junction, Glennallen, Gulkana, Healy Lake, Kenny Lake, Lower Tonsina, McCarthy, Mentasta Lake, Nabesna, Northway, Paxson-Sourdough, Slana, Tanacross, Tazlina, Tetlin, Tok, Tonsina, and those individuals that live along the Tok Cutoff from Tok to Mentasta Pass, and along the Nabesna Road. Glennallen Subdistrict of the Upper Cop- Salmon ...... Residents of the Prince William Sound Area and per River District. residents of Cantwell, Chickaloon, Chisana, Dot Lake, Dry Creek, Healy Lake, Northway, Tanacross, Tetlin, Tok, and those individuals living along the Alaska Highway from the Alas- kan/Canadian border to Dot Lake, along the Tok Cutoff from Tok to Mentasta Pass, and along the Nabesna Road. Waters of the Copper River between Na- Salmon ...... Residents of Mentasta Lake and Dot Lake. tional Park Service regulatory markers located near the mouth of Tanada Creek, and in Tanada Creek between National Park Service regulatory markers identifying the open waters of the creek. Remainder of the Prince William Sound Salmon ...... Residents of the Prince William Sound Area. Area. Waters of the Bering River area from Eulachon ...... Residents of Cordova. Point Martin to Cape Suckling. Waters of the Copper River Delta from Eulachon ...... Residents of Cordova, Chenega Bay, and the Eyak River to Point Martin. Tatitlek. YAKUTAT AREA ...... All fish ...... Residents of Yakutat and Southeastern Alaska Fishery Management Areas. SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA AREA ...... All fish ...... Residents of Yakutat and Southeastern Alaska Fishery Management Areas.

(3) Shellfish determinations. The fol- tomary and traditional use determina- lowing communities and areas have tion in the listed area for the indicated been found to have a positive cus- species:

Area Species Determination

Bering Sea Area ...... All shellfish ...... Residents of the Bering Sea Area. Alaska Peninsula-Aleutian Islands Area ...... Shrimp Dungeness, and Tanner Residents of the Alaska Peninsula-Aleutian crab. Islands Area. Kodiak Area ...... Shrimp, Dungeness, and Tanner Residents of the Kodiak Area. crab. Kodiak Area, except for the Semidi King crab ...... Residents of the Kodiak Island Borough, ex- Island, the North Mainland, and cept those residents on the Kodiak Coast the South Mainland Sections. Guard base. Cook Inlet Area: Federal waters in the Tuxedni Bay Shellfish ...... Residents of Tuxedni Bay, Chisik Island, Area within the boundaries of Lake and Tyonek. Clark National Park. Prince William Sound Area ...... Shrimp, clams, Dungeness, king, Residents of the Prince William Sound Area. and Tanner crab. Southeastern Alaska—Yakutat Area:

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Section 1E south of the latitude of Shellfish, except shrimp, king Residents of the Southeast Area. Grant Island light. crab, and Tanner crab.. Section 1F north of the latitude of Shellfish, except shrimp, king Residents of the Southeast Area. the northernmost tip of Mary Is- crab, and Tanner crab. land, except waters of Boca de Quadra. Section 3A and 3B ...... Shellfish, except shrimp, king Residents of the Southeast Area. crab, and Tanner crab. District 13...... Dungeness crab, shrimp, aba- Residents of the Southeast Area. lone, sea cucumbers, gum boots, cockles, and clams, except geoducks.

(b) [Reserved] Antler means one or more solid, horn- like appendages protruding from the [64 FR 1301, Jan. 8, 1999] head of a caribou, deer, elk, or moose. EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- Antlered means any caribou, deer, tations affecting § 242.24, see the List of CFR elk, or moose having at least one visi- Sections Affected, which appears in the ble antler. Finding Aids section of the printed volume Antlerless means any caribou, deer, and at www.govinfo.gov. elk, or moose not having visible antlers attached to the skull. Subpart D—Subsistence Taking of Bait means any material excluding a Fish and Wildlife scent lure that is placed to attract an animal by its sense of smell or taste; § 242.25 Subsistence taking of fish, however, those parts of legally taken wildlife, and shellfish: general regu- animals that are not required to be lations. salvaged and which are left at the kill (a) Definitions. The following defini- site are not considered bait. Beach seine means a floating net tions apply to all regulations contained which is designed to surround fish and in this part: is set from and hauled to the beach. Abalone iron means a flat device Bear means black bear, or brown or which is used for taking abalone and grizzly bear. which is more than 1 inch (24 mm) in Big game means black bear, brown width and less than 24 inches (610 mm) bear, bison, caribou, Sitka black-tailed in length, with all prying edges round- deer, elk, mountain goat, moose, musk ed and smooth. ox, Dall sheep, wolf, and wolverine. ADF&G means the Alaska Depart- Bow means a longbow, recurve bow, ment of Fish and Game. or compound bow, excluding a crossbow Airborne means transported by air- or any bow equipped with a mechanical craft. device that holds arrows at full draw. Aircraft means any kind of airplane, Broadhead means an arrowhead that glider, or other device used to trans- is not barbed and has two or more steel port people or equipment through the cutting edges having a minimum cut- air, excluding helicopters. ting diameter of not less than seven- Airport means an airport listed in the eighths of an inch. Brow tine means a tine on the front Federal Aviation Administration’s portion of a moose antler, typically Alaska Airman’s Guide and chart sup- projecting forward from the base of the plement. antler toward the nose. Anchor means a device used to hold a Buck means any male deer. fishing vessel or net in a fixed position Bull means any male moose, caribou, relative to the beach; this includes elk, or musk oxen. using part of the seine or lead, a ship’s Calf means a moose, caribou, elk, anchor, or being secured to another musk ox, or bison less than 12 months vessel or net that is anchored. old. Animal means those species with a Cast net means a circular net with a vertebral column (backbone). mesh size of no more than 1.5 inches

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and weights attached to the perimeter, ponds, and lakes, which contribute to which, when thrown, surrounds the fish the water supply of the watershed. and closes at the bottom when re- Drawing permit means a permit issued trieved. to a limited number of Federally quali- Char means the following species: fied subsistence users selected by Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinis), lake means of a random drawing. trout (Salvelinus namaycush), brook Drift gillnet means a drifting gillnet trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), and Dolly that has not been intentionally staked, Varden (Salvelinus malma). anchored, or otherwise fixed in one Closed season means the time when place. fish, wildlife, or shellfish may not be Edible meat means the breast meat of taken. ptarmigan and grouse and those parts Crab means the following species: of caribou, deer, elk, mountain goat, Red king crab (Paralithodes camshatica), moose, musk oxen, and Dall sheep that blue king crab (Paralithodes platypus), are typically used for human consump- brown king crab (Lithodes aequispina), tion, which are: The meat of the ribs, scarlet king crab (Lithodes couesi), all neck, brisket, front quarters as far as species of tanner or snow crab the distal (bottom) joint of the radius- (Chionoecetes spp.), and Dungeness crab ulna (knee), hindquarters as far as the distal joint (bottom) of the tibia-fibula (Cancer magister). (hock) and that portion of the animal Cub bear means a brown or grizzly between the front and hindquarters; bear in its first or second year of life, however, edible meat of species listed in or a black bear (including cinnamon this definition does not include: Meat and blue phases) in its first year of life. of the head, meat that has been dam- Depth of net means the perpendicular aged and made inedible by the method distance between cork line and lead of taking, bones, sinew, and incidental line expressed as either linear units of meat reasonably lost as a result of measure or as a number of meshes, in- boning or close trimming of the bones, cluding all of the web of which the net or viscera. For black bear, brown and is composed. grizzly bear, ‘‘edible meat’’ means the Designated hunter or fisherman means meat of the front quarter and a Federally qualified hunter or fisher- hindquarters and meat along the back- man who may take all or a portion of bone (backstrap). another Federally qualified hunter’s or Federally qualified subsistence user fisherman’s harvest limit(s) only under means a rural Alaska resident qualified situations approved by the Board. to harvest fish or wildlife on Federal Dip net means a bag-shaped net sup- public lands in accordance with the ported on all sides by a rigid frame; the Federal Subsistence Management Reg- maximum straight-line distance be- ulations in this part. tween any two points on the net frame, Field means an area outside of estab- as measured through the net opening, lished year-round dwellings, busi- may not exceed 5 feet; the depth of the nesses, or other developments usually bag must be at least one-half of the associated with a city, town, or village; greatest straight-line distance, as field does not include permanent hotels measured through the net opening; no or roadhouses on the State road system portion of the bag may be constructed or at State or Federally maintained of webbing that exceeds a stretched airports. measurement of 4.5 inches; the frame Fifty-inch (50-inch) moose means a bull must be attached to a single rigid han- moose with an antler spread of 50 dle and be operated by hand. inches or more. Diving gear means any type of hard Fish wheel means a fixed, rotating de- hat or skin diving equipment, includ- vice, with no more than four baskets ing SCUBA equipment; a tethered, um- on a single axle, for catching fish, bilical, surface-supplied unit; or snor- which is driven by river current or kel. other means. Drainage means all of the lands and Fresh water of streams and rivers waters comprising a watershed, includ- means the line at which fresh water is ing tributary rivers, streams, sloughs, separated from salt water at the mouth

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of streams and rivers by a line drawn handicraft must have substantially headland to headland across the mouth greater monetary and aesthetic value as the waters flow into the sea. than the unaltered natural material Full curl horn means the horn of a alone. Dall sheep ram; the tip of which has Handline means a hand-held and oper- grown through 360 degrees of a circle ated line, with one or more hooks at- described by the outer surface of the tached. horn, as viewed from the side, or that Hare or hares collectively refers to all both horns are broken, or that the species of hares (commonly called rab- sheep is at least 8 years of age as deter- bits) in Alaska and includes snowshoe mined by horn growth annuli. hare and tundra hare. Furbearer means a beaver, coyote, Harvest limit means the number of arctic fox, red fox, lynx, marten, mink, any one species permitted to be taken weasel, muskrat, river (land) otter, red by any one person or designated group, squirrel, flying squirrel, ground squir- per specified time period, in a Unit or rel, marmot, wolf, or wolverine. portion of a Unit in which the taking Fyke net means a fixed, funneling occurs even if part or all of the harvest (fyke) device used to entrap fish. is preserved. A fish, when landed and Gear means any type of fishing appa- killed by means of rod and reel, be- ratus. comes part of the harvest limit of the Gillnet means a net primarily de- person originally hooking it. signed to catch fish by entanglement in Herring pound means an enclosure a mesh that consists of a single sheet used primarily to contain live herring of webbing which hangs between cork over extended periods of time. line and lead line, and which is fished Highway means the drivable surface from the surface of the water. of any constructed road. Grappling hook means a hooked de- Household means that group of people vice with flukes or claws, which is at- residing in the same residence. tached to a line and operated by hand. Hook means a single shanked fish- Groundfish or bottomfish means any hook with a single eye constructed marine fish except halibut, osmerids, with one or more points with or with- herring, and salmonids. out barbs. A hook without a ‘‘barb’’ Grouse collectively refers to all spe- means the hook is manufactured with- cies found in Alaska, including spruce out a barb or the barb has been com- grouse, ruffed grouse, sooty grouse pletely removed or compressed so that (formerly blue), and sharp-tailed barb is in complete contact with the grouse. shaft of the hook. Hand purse seine means a floating net Hung measure means the maximum that is designed to surround fish and length of the cork line when measured which can be closed at the bottom by wet or dry with traction applied at one pursing the lead line; pursing may only end only. be done by hand power, and a free-run- Hunting means the taking of wildlife ning line through one or more rings at- within established hunting seasons tached to the lead line is not allowed. with archery equipment or firearms, Handicraft means a finished product and as authorized by a required hunt- made by a rural Alaskan resident from ing license. the nonedible byproducts of fish or Hydraulic clam digger means a device wildlife and is composed wholly or in using water or a combination of air and some significant respect of natural ma- water used to harvest clams. terials. The shape and appearance of Jigging gear means a line or lines with the natural material must be substan- lures or baited hooks, drawn through tially changed by the skillful use of the water by hand, and which are oper- hands, such as sewing, weaving, drill- ated during periods of ice cover from ing, lacing, beading, carving, etching, holes cut in the ice, or from shore ice scrimshawing, painting, or other and which are drawn through the water means, and incorporated into a work of by hand. art, regalia, clothing, or other creative Lead means either a length of net expression, and can be either tradi- employed for guiding fish into a seine, tional or contemporary in design. The set gillnet, or other length of net, or a

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length of fencing employed for guiding Pot means a portable structure de- fish into a fish wheel, fyke net, or dip signed and constructed to capture and net. retain live fish and shellfish in the Legal limit of fishing gear means the water. maximum aggregate of a single type of Ptarmigan collectively refers to all fishing gear permitted to be used by species found in Alaska, including one individual or boat, or combination white-tailed ptarmigan, rock ptar- of boats in any particular regulatory migan, and willow ptarmigan. area, district, or section. Purse seine means a floating net Long line means either a stationary, which is designed to surround fish and buoyed, or anchored line, or a floating, which can be closed at the bottom by free-drifting line with lures or baited means of a free-running line through hooks attached. one or more rings attached to the lead Marmot collectively refers to all spe- line. cies of marmot that occur in Alaska, Ram means a male Dall sheep. including the hoary marmot, Alaska Registration permit means a permit marmot, and the woodchuck. that authorizes hunting and is issued Mechanical clam digger means a me- to a person who agrees to the specified chanical device used or capable of hunting conditions. Hunting permitted being used for the taking of clams. by a registration permit begins on an Mechanical jigging machine means a announced date and continues through- mechanical device with line and hooks out the open season, or until the sea- used to jig for halibut and bottomfish, son is closed by Board action. Registra- but does not include hand gurdies or tion permits are issued in the order re- rods with reels. quests are received and/or are based on priorities as determined by 50 CFR Mile means a nautical mile when used 100.17 and 36 CFR 242.17. in reference to marine waters or a stat- Regulatory year means July 1–June 30, ute mile when used in reference to except for fish and shellfish, for which fresh water. it means April 1–March 31. Motorized vehicle means a motor-driv- Ring net means a bag-shaped net sus- en land, air, or water conveyance. pended between no more than two Open season means the time when frames; the bottom frame may not be wildlife may be taken by hunting or larger in perimeter than the top frame; trapping; an open season includes the the gear must be nonrigid and collaps- first and last days of the prescribed ible so that free movement of fish or season period. shellfish across the top of the net is Otter means river or land otter only, not prohibited when the net is em- excluding sea otter. ployed. Permit hunt means a hunt for which Rockfish means all species of the State or Federal permits are issued by genus Sebastes. registration or other means. Rod and reel means either a device Poison means any substance that is upon which a line is stored on a fixed toxic or poisonous upon contact or in- or revolving spool and is deployed gestion. through guides mounted on a flexible Possession means having direct phys- pole, or a line that is attached to a ical control of wildlife at a given time pole. In either case, bait or an artificial or having both the power and intention fly or lure is used as terminal tackle. to exercise dominion or control of wild- This definition does not include the use life either directly or through another of rod and reel gear for snagging. person or persons. Salmon means the following species: Possession limit means the maximum pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha); number of fish, grouse, or ptarmigan a sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka); person or designated group may have Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus in possession if they have not been tshawytscha); coho salmon canned, salted, frozen, smoked, dried, (Oncorhynchus kisutch); and chum or otherwise preserved so as to be fit salmon (Oncorhynchus keta). for human consumption after a 15-day Salmon stream means any stream used period. by salmon for spawning, rearing, or for

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traveling to a spawning or rearing Spike-fork moose means a bull moose area. with only one or two tines on either Salvage means to transport the edible antler; male calves are not spike-fork meat, skull, or hide, as required by reg- bulls. ulation, of a regulated fish, wildlife, or Stretched measure means the average shellfish to the location where the edi- length of any series of 10 consecutive ble meat will be consumed by humans meshes measured from inside the first or processed for human consumption in knot and including the last knot when a manner that saves or prevents the ed- wet; the 10 meshes, when being meas- ible meat from waste, and preserves ured, must be an integral part of the the skull or hide for human use. net, as hung, and measured perpen- Scallop dredge means a dredge-like de- dicular to the selvages; measurements vice designed specifically for and capa- will be made by means of a metal tape ble of taking scallops by being towed measure while the 10 meshes being along the ocean floor. measured are suspended vertically Scent lure (in reference to bear bait- from a single peg or nail, under 5-pound ing) means any biodegradable material weight. to which biodegradable scent is applied Subsistence fishing permit means a sub- or infused. sistence harvest permit issued by the Sea urchin rake means a hand-held Alaska Department of Fish and Game implement, no longer than 4 feet, or the Federal Subsistence Board. equipped with projecting prongs used Take or Taking means to fish, pursue, to gather sea urchins. hunt, shoot, trap, net, capture, collect, kill, harm, or attempt to engage in any Sealing means placing a mark or tag such conduct. on a portion of a harvested animal by Tine or antler point refers to any an authorized representative of the point on an antler, the length of which ADF&G; sealing includes collecting and is greater than its width and is at least recording information about the condi- 1 inch. tions under which the animal was har- To operate fishing gear means any of vested, and measurements of the speci- the following: To deploy gear in the men submitted for sealing, or surren- water; to remove gear from the water; dering a specific portion of the animal to remove fish or shellfish from the for biological information. gear during an open season or period; means a gillnet that has Set gillnet or to possess a gillnet containing fish been intentionally set, staked, an- during an open fishing period, except chored, or otherwise fixed. that a gillnet that is completely clear Seven-eighths curl horn means the of the water is not considered to be op- horn of a male Dall sheep, the tip of erating for the purposes of minimum which has grown through seven-eighths distance requirement. (315 degrees) of a circle, described by Transportation means to ship, convey, the outer surface of the horn, as viewed carry, or transport by any means what- from the side, or with both horns bro- ever and deliver or receive for such ken. shipment, conveyance, carriage, or Shovel means a hand-operated imple- transportation. ment for digging clams. Trapping means the taking of Skin, hide, pelt, or fur means any furbearers within established trapping tanned or untanned external covering seasons and with a required trapping li- of an animal’s body. However, for bear, cense. the skin, hide, pelt, or fur means the Trawl means a bag-shaped net towed external covering with claws attached. through the water to capture fish or Snagging means hooking or attempt- shellfish, and includes beam, otter, or ing to hook a fish elsewhere than in pelagic trawl. the mouth. Troll gear means a power gurdy troll Spear means a shaft with a sharp gear consisting of a line or lines with point or fork-like implement attached lures or baited hooks that are drawn to one end, which is used to thrust through the water by a power gurdy; through the water to impale or retrieve hand troll gear consisting of a line or fish, and which is operated by hand. lines with lures or baited hooks that

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are drawn through the water from a area closed by this part is prohibited. vessel by hand trolling, strip fishing, or You may not take for subsistence fish, other types of trolling, and which are wildlife, or shellfish outside estab- retrieved by hand power or hand-pow- lished Unit or Area seasons, or in ex- ered crank and not by any type of elec- cess of the established Unit or Area trical, hydraulic, mechanical, or other harvest limits, unless otherwise pro- assisting device or attachment; or vided for by the Board. You may take dinglebar troll gear consisting of one fish, wildlife, or shellfish under State or more lines, retrieved and set with a regulations on public lands, except as troll gurdy or hand troll gurdy, with a otherwise restricted at §§ 242.26 through terminally attached weight from which 242.28. Unit/Area-specific restrictions one or more leaders with one or more or allowances for subsistence taking of lures or baited hooks are pulled fish, wildlife, or shellfish are identified through the water while a vessel is at §§ 242.26 through 242.28. making way. (c) Harvest limits. (1) Harvest limits Trophy means a mount of a big game authorized by this section and harvest animal, including the skin of the head limits established in State regulations (cape) or the entire skin, in a lifelike may not be accumulated unless speci- representation of the animal, including fied otherwise in §§ 242.26, 242.27. or a lifelike representation made from 242.28. any part of a big game animal; ‘‘tro- (2) Fish, wildlife, or shellfish taken phy’’ also includes a ‘‘European by a designated individual for another mount’’ in which the horns or antlers person pursuant to § 242.10(d)(5)(ii) and the skull or a portion of the skull counts toward the individual harvest are mounted for display. limit of the person for whom the fish, Trout means the following species: wildlife, or shellfish is taken. Cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki) (3) A harvest limit may apply to the and rainbow/steelhead trout number of fish, wildlife, or shellfish (Oncorhynchus mykiss). that can be taken daily, seasonally Unclassified wildlife or unclassified spe- and/or during a regulatory year or held cies means all species of animals not in possession. otherwise classified by the definitions (4) Unless otherwise provided, any in this paragraph (a), or regulated person who gives or receives fish, wild- under other Federal law as listed in life, or shellfish must furnish, upon a paragraph (i) of this section. request made by a Federal or State Ungulate means any species of hoofed agent, a signed statement describing mammal, including deer, caribou, elk, the following: Names and addresses of moose, mountain goat, Dall sheep, and persons who gave and received fish, musk ox. wildlife, or shellfish; the time and Unit and Subunit means one of the place that the fish, wildlife, or shellfish geographical areas in the State of Alas- was taken; and identification of species ka known as Game Management Units, transferred. Where a qualified subsist- or GMUs, as defined in the codified ence user has designated another quali- Alaska Department of Fish and Game fied subsistence user to take fish, wild- regulations found in Title 5 of the Alas- life, or shellfish on his or her behalf in ka Administrative Code and collec- accordance with § 242.10(d)(5)(ii), the tively listed in this part as Units or permit must be furnished in place of a Subunits. signed statement. Wildlife means any hare, ptarmigan, (d) Fishing by designated harvest per- grouse, ungulate, bear, furbearer, or mit. (1) Any species of fish that may be unclassified species and includes any taken by subsistence fishing under this part, product, egg, or offspring thereof, part may be taken under a designated or carcass or part thereof. harvest permit. (b) Taking fish, wildlife, or shellfish (2) If you are a Federally qualified for subsistence uses by a prohibited subsistence user, you (beneficiary) may method is a violation of this part. Sea- designate another Federally qualified sons are closed unless opened by Fed- subsistence user to take fish on your eral regulation. Hunting, trapping, or behalf. The designated fisherman must fishing during a closed season or in an obtain a designated harvest permit

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prior to attempting to harvest fish and any part of the harvested fish, wildlife, must return a completed harvest re- or shellfish. port. The designated fisherman may (g) Cultural/educational program per- fish for any number of beneficiaries but mits. (1) A qualifying program must may have no more than two harvest have instructors, enrolled students, limits in his/her possession at any one minimum attendance requirements, time. and standards for successful comple- (3) The designated fisherman must tion of the course. Applications must have in possession a valid designated be submitted to the Federal Subsist- fishing permit when taking, attempt- ence Board through the Office of Sub- ing to take, or transporting fish taken sistence Management and should be under this section, on behalf of a bene- submitted 60 days prior to the earliest ficiary. desired date of harvest. Harvest must (4) The designated fisherman may not be reported, and any animals harvested fish with more than one legal limit of will count against any established Fed- gear. eral harvest quota for the area in (5) You may not designate more than which it is harvested. one person to take or attempt to take (2) Requests for followup permits fish on your behalf at one time. You must be submitted to the in-season or may not personally take or attempt to local manager and should be submitted 60 days prior to the earliest desired take fish at the same time that a des- date of harvest. ignated fisherman is taking or at- (h) Permits. If a subsistence fishing or tempting to take fish on your behalf. hunting permit is required by this part, (e) Hunting by designated harvest per- the following permit conditions apply mit. If you are a Federally qualified unless otherwise specified in this sec- subsistence user (recipient), you may tion: designate another Federally qualified (1) You may not take more fish, wild- subsistence user to take deer, moose, life, or shellfish for subsistence use and caribou, and in Units 1–5, goats, on than the limits set out in the permit; your behalf unless you are a member of (2) You must obtain the permit prior a community operating under a com- to fishing or hunting; munity harvest system or unless unit- (3) You must have the permit in your specific regulations in § 242.26 preclude possession and readily available for in- or modify the use of the designated spection while fishing, hunting, or hunter system or allow the harvest of transporting subsistence-taken fish, additional species by a designated wildlife, or shellfish; hunter. The designated hunter must (4) If specified on the permit, you obtain a designated hunter permit and must keep accurate daily records of the must return a completed harvest re- harvest, showing the number of fish, port. The designated hunter may hunt wildlife, or shellfish taken, by species, for any number of recipients but may location, and date of harvest, and other have no more than two harvest limits such information as may be required in his/her possession at any one time for management or conservation pur- except for goats, where designated poses; and hunters may have no more than one (5) If the return of harvest informa- harvest limit in possession at any one tion necessary for management and time, and unless otherwise specified in conservation purposes is required by a unit-specific regulations in § 242.26. permit and you fail to comply with (f) A rural Alaska resident who has such reporting requirements, you are been designated to take fish, wildlife, ineligible to receive a subsistence per- or shellfish on behalf of another rural mit for that activity during the fol- Alaska resident in accordance with lowing regulatory year, unless you § 242.10(d)(5)(ii) must promptly deliver demonstrate that failure to report was the fish, wildlife, or shellfish to that due to loss in the mail, accident, sick- rural Alaska resident and may not ness, or other unavoidable cir- charge the recipient for his/her services cumstances. in taking the fish, wildlife, or shellfish (i) You may not possess, transport, or claim for themselves the meat or give, receive, or barter fish, wildlife, or

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shellfish that was taken in violation of (i) In Units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, you may Federal or State statutes or a regula- sell handicraft articles made from the tion promulgated hereunder. skin, hide, pelt, fur, claws, bones, (j) Utilization of fish, wildlife, or shell- teeth, sinew, or skulls of a black bear fish. (1) You may not use wildlife as taken from Units 1, 2, 3, or 5. food for a dog or furbearer, or as bait, (ii) [Reserved] except as allowed for in § 242.26, § 242.27, (7) If you are a Federally qualified or § 242.28, or except for the following: subsistence user, you may sell handi- (i) The hide, skin, viscera, head, or craft articles made from the skin, hide, bones of wildlife; pelt, or fur, including claws, of a brown (ii) The skinned carcass of a bear taken from Units 1–5, 9A–C, 9E, 12, furbearer; 17, 20, 22, 23, 24B (only that portion (iii) Squirrels, hares (rabbits), grouse, within Gates of the Arctic National or ptarmigan; however, you may not Park), 25, or 26. use the breast meat of grouse and ptar- (i) In Units 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, you may migan as animal food or bait; sell handicraft articles made from the (iv) Unclassified wildlife. skin, hide, pelt, fur, claws, bones, (2) If you take wildlife for subsist- teeth, sinew, or skulls of a brown bear ence, you must salvage the following taken from Units 1, 4, or 5. parts for human use: (ii) Prior to selling a handicraft in- (i) The hide of a wolf, wolverine, coy- corporating a brown bear claw(s), the ote, fox, lynx, marten, mink, weasel, or hide or claw(s) not attached to a hide otter; must be sealed by an authorized Alaska (ii) The hide and edible meat of a Department of Fish and Game rep- brown bear, except that the hide of resentative. Old claws may be sealed if brown bears taken in Units 5, 9B, 17, 18, an affidavit is signed indicating that portions of 19A and 19B, 21D, 22, 23, 24, the claws came from a brown bear har- and 26A need not be salvaged; vested on Federal public lands by a (iii) The hide and edible meat of a Federally qualified user. A copy of the black bear; Alaska Department of Fish and Game (iv) The hide or meat of squirrels, sealing certificate must accompany the hares, marmots, beaver, muskrats, or handicraft when sold. unclassified wildlife. (8) If you are a Federally qualified (3) You must salvage the edible meat subsistence user, you may sell the raw of ungulates, bear, grouse, and ptar- fur or tanned pelt with or without migan. claws attached from legally harvested (4) You may not intentionally waste furbearers. or destroy any subsistence-caught fish (9) If you are a Federally qualified or shellfish; however, you may use for subsistence user, you may sell handi- bait or other purposes whitefish, her- craft articles made from the nonedible ring, and species for which bag limits, byproducts (including, but not limited seasons, or other regulatory methods to, skin, shell, fins, and bones) of sub- and means are not provided in this sec- sistence-harvested fish or shellfish. tion, as well as the head, tail, fins, and (10) If you are a Federally qualified viscera of legally taken subsistence subsistence user, you may sell handi- fish. craft articles made from nonedible by- (5) Failure to salvage the edible meat products of wildlife harvested for sub- may not be a violation if such failure is sistence uses (excluding bear), to in- caused by circumstances beyond the clude: Skin, hide, pelt, fur, claws, control of a person, including theft of bones (except skulls of moose, caribou, the harvested fish, wildlife, or shell- elk, deer, sheep, goat, and musk ox), fish, unanticipated weather conditions, teeth, sinew, antlers and/or horns (if or unavoidable loss to another animal. not attached to any part of the skull or (6) If you are a Federally qualified made to represent a big game trophy) subsistence user, you may sell handi- and hooves. craft articles made from the skin, hide, (11) The sale of handicrafts made pelt, or fur, including claws, of a black from the nonedible byproducts of wild- bear. life, when authorized in this part, may

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not constitute a significant commer- (1) Shooting from, on, or across a cial enterprise. highway. (12) You may sell the horns and ant- (2) Using any poison. lers not attached to any part of the (3) Using a helicopter in any manner, skull from legally harvested caribou including transportation of individuals, (except caribou harvested in Unit 23), equipment, or wildlife; however, this deer, elk, goat, moose, musk ox, and prohibition does not apply to transpor- sheep. tation of an individual, gear, or wild- (13) You may sell the raw/untanned life during an emergency rescue oper- and tanned hide or cape from a legally ation in a life-threatening situation. harvested caribou, deer, elk, goat, (4) Taking wildlife from a motorized moose, musk ox, and sheep. land or air vehicle when that vehicle is (k) The regulations found in this part in motion, or from a motor-driven boat do not apply to the subsistence taking when the boat’s progress from the mo- and use of fish, wildlife, or shellfish tor’s power has not ceased. regulated pursuant to the Fur Seal Act (5) Using a motorized vehicle to of 1966 (80 Stat. 1091, 16 U.S.C. 1187); the drive, herd, or molest wildlife. Endangered Species Act of 1973 (87 (6) Using or being aided by use of a Stat. 884, 16 U.S.C. 1531–1543); the Ma- machine gun, set gun, or a shotgun rine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (86 larger than 10 gauge. Stat. 1027; 16 U.S.C. 1361–1407); and the (7) Using a firearm other than a shot- Migratory Bird Treaty Act (40 Stat. gun, muzzle-loaded rifle, rifle, or pistol 755; 16 U.S.C. 703–711), or to any amend- using center-firing cartridges for the ments to these Acts. The taking and taking of ungulates, bear, wolves, or use of fish, wildlife, or shellfish, cov- wolverine, except that— ered by these Acts will conform to the (i) An individual in possession of a specific provisions contained in these valid trapping license may use a fire- Acts, as amended, and any imple- arm that shoots rimfire cartridges to menting regulations. take wolves and wolverine; and (l) Rural residents, nonrural resi- (ii) Only a muzzle-loading rifle of .54- dents, and nonresidents not specifically caliber or larger, or a .45-caliber muz- prohibited by Federal regulations from zle-loading rifle with a 250-grain, or fishing, hunting, or trapping on public larger, elongated slug may be used to lands in an area may fish, hunt, or trap take brown bear, black bear, elk, on public lands in accordance with the moose, musk ox, and mountain goat. appropriate State regulations. (8) Using or being aided by use of a pit, fire, artificial light, radio commu- [77 FR 35494, June 13, 2012, as amended at 80 nication, artificial salt lick, explosive, FR 28192, May 18, 2015; 83 FR 50764, Oct. 9, barbed arrow, bomb, smoke, chemical, 2018] conventional steel trap with a jaw spread over 9 inches, or conibear style § 242.26 Subsistence taking of wildlife. trap with a jaw spread over 11 inches. (a) General taking prohibitions. You (9) Using a snare, except that an indi- may take wildlife for subsistence uses vidual in possession of a valid hunting by any method, except as prohibited in license may use nets and snares to take this section or by other Federal stat- unclassified wildlife, ptarmigan, ute. Taking wildlife for subsistence grouse, or hares; and individuals in uses by a prohibited method is a viola- possession of a valid trapping license tion of this part. Seasons are closed un- may use snares to take furbearers. less opened by Federal regulation. (10) Using a trap to take ungulates or Hunting or trapping during a closed bear. season or in an area closed by this part (11) Using hooks to physically snag, is prohibited. impale, or otherwise take wildlife; (b) Prohibited methods and means. Ex- however, hooks may be used as a trap cept for special provisions found at drag. paragraphs (n)(1) through (26) of this (12) Using a crossbow to take section, the following methods and ungulates, bear, wolf, or wolverine in means of taking wildlife for subsist- any area restricted to hunting by bow ence uses are prohibited: and arrow only.

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(13) Taking of ungulates, bear, wolf, occurred (except for flights in regu- or wolverine with a bow, unless the larly scheduled commercial aircraft). bow is capable of casting an inch-wide This restriction does not apply to sub- broadhead-tipped arrow at least 175 sistence taking of deer (except on NPS yards horizontally, and the arrow and lands) and of caribou on the Nushagak broadhead together weigh at least 1 Peninsula (a portion of Units 17A and ounce (437.5 grains). 17C) during Jan. 1–Mar. 31, provided the (14) Using bait for taking ungulates, hunter is 300 feet from the airplane; bear, wolf, or wolverine; except you moreover, this restriction does not may use bait to take wolves and wol- apply to subsistence setting of snares verine with a trapping license, and you or traps, or the removal of furbearers may use bait to take black bears and from traps or snares. brown bears with a hunting license as (17) Taking a bear cub or a sow ac- authorized in Unit-specific regulations companied by cub(s). at paragraphs (n)(1) through (26) of this (c) Defense of life and property. Wild- section. Baiting of black bears and life taken in defense of life or property brown bears is subject to the following is not a subsistence use; wildlife so restrictions: taken is subject to State regulations. (i) Before establishing a bear bait (d) Trapping furbearing animals. The station, you must register the site with following methods and means of trap- ADF&G. ping furbearers for subsistence uses (ii) When using bait, you must clear- pursuant to the requirements of a trap- ly mark the site with a sign reading ping license are prohibited, in addition ‘‘black bear bait station’’ that also dis- to the prohibitions listed at paragraph plays your hunting license number and (b) of this section: ADF&G-assigned number. (1) Disturbing or destroying a den, (iii) You may use only biodegradable except that you may disturb a muskrat materials for bait; if fish or wildlife is pushup or feeding house in the course used as bait, only the head, bones, of trapping; viscera, or skin of legally harvested fish and wildlife, the skinned carcasses (2) Disturbing or destroying any bea- of furbearers, and unclassified wildlife ver house; may be used, except that in Units 7 and (3) Taking beaver by any means other 15, fish or fish parts may not be used as than a steel trap or snare, except that bait. Scent lures may be used at reg- you may use firearms in certain Units istered bait stations. with established seasons as identified in Unit-specific regulations found in (iv) You may not use bait within 1⁄4 mile of a publicly maintained road or this subpart; trail. (4) Taking otter with a steel trap (v) You may not use bait within 1 having a jaw spread of less than 57⁄8 mile of a house or other permanent inches during any closed mink and dwelling, or within 1 mile of a devel- marten season in the same Unit; oped campground or developed rec- (5) Using a net or fish trap (except a reational facility. blackfish or fyke trap); and (vi) When using bait, you must re- (6) Taking or assisting in the taking move litter and equipment from the of furbearers by firearm before 3:00 bait station site when done hunting. a.m. on the day following the day on (vii) You may not give or receive which airborne travel occurred; how- payment for the use of a bait station, ever, this does not apply to a trapper including barter or exchange of goods. using a firearm to dispatch furbearers (viii) You may not have more than caught in a trap or snare. two bait stations with bait present at (e) Possession and transportation of any one time. wildlife. (1) Except as specified in para- (15) Taking swimming ungulates, graph (e)(2) or (f)(1) of this section, or bears, wolves, or wolverine. as otherwise provided, you may not (16) Taking or assisting in the taking take a species of wildlife in any Unit, of ungulates, bear, wolves, wolverine, or portion of a Unit, if your total take or other furbearers before 3:00 a.m. fol- of that species already obtained any- lowing the day in which airborne travel where in the State under Federal and

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State regulations equals or exceeds the However, this paragraph (g)(2) does not harvest limit in that Unit. apply to the carcass of an ungulate (2) An animal taken under Federal or that has been butchered and placed in State regulations by any member of a storage or otherwise prepared for con- community with an established com- sumption upon arrival at the location munity harvest limit for that species where it is to be consumed. counts toward the community harvest (3) If a moose harvest limit requires limit for that species. Except for wild- an antlered bull, an antler size, or con- life taken pursuant to § ll.10(d)(5)(iii) figuration restriction, you may not or as otherwise provided for by this possess or transport the moose carcass part, an animal taken as part of a com- or its parts unless both antlers accom- munity harvest limit counts toward pany the carcass or its parts. If you every community member’s harvest possess a set of antlers with less than limit for that species taken under Fed- the required number of brow tines on eral or State of Alaska regulations. one antler, you must leave the antlers (f) Harvest limits. (1) The harvest limit naturally attached to the unbroken, specified for a trapping season for a uncut skull plate; however, this para- species and the harvest limit set for a graph (g)(3) does not apply to a moose hunting season for the same species are carcass or its parts that have been separate and distinct. This means that butchered and placed in storage or oth- if you have taken a harvest limit for a erwise prepared for consumption after particular species under a trapping sea- arrival at the place where it is to be son, you may take additional animals stored or consumed. under the harvest limit specified for a (h) Removing harvest from the field. hunting season or vice versa. You must leave all edible meat on the (2) A brown/grizzly bear taken in a bones of the front quarters and hind Unit or portion of a Unit having a har- quarters of caribou and moose harvest limit of ‘‘one brown/grizzly bear vested in Units 9, 17, 18, and 19B prior per year’’ counts against a ‘‘one brown/ to October 1 until you remove the meat grizzly bear every four regulatory from the field or process it for human years’’ harvest limit in other Units. consumption. You must leave all edible You may not take more than one meat on the bones of the front quar- brown/grizzly bear in a regulatory ters, hind quarters, and ribs of moose year. harvested in Unit 21 prior to October 1 (g) Evidence of sex and identity. (1) If until you remove the meat from the subsistence take of Dall sheep is re- field or process it for human consump- stricted to a ram, you may not possess tion. You must leave all edible meat on or transport a harvested sheep unless the bones of the front quarters, hind both horns accompany the animal. quarters, and ribs of caribou and moose (2) If the subsistence taking of an harvested in Unit 24 prior to October 1 ungulate, except sheep, is restricted to until you remove the meat from the one sex in the local area, you may not field or process it for human consump- possess or transport the carcass of an tion. Meat of the front quarters, hind animal taken in that area unless suffi- quarters, or ribs from a harvested cient portions of the external sex or- moose or caribou may be processed for gans remain attached to indicate con- human consumption and consumed in clusively the sex of the animal, except the field; however, meat may not be re- that in Units 1–5 antlers are also con- moved from the bones for purposes of sidered proof of sex for deer if the ant- transport out of the field. You must lers are naturally attached to an entire leave all edible meat on the bones of carcass, with or without the viscera; the front quarters, hind quarters, and and except in Units 11, 13, 19, 21, and 24, ribs of caribou and moose harvested in where you may possess either suffi- Unit 25 until you remove the meat cient portions of the external sex or- from the field or process it for human gans (still attached to a portion of the consumption. carcass) or the head (with or without (i) Returning of tags, marks, or collars. antlers attached; however, the antler If you take an animal that has been stumps must remain attached) to indi- marked or tagged for scientific studies, cate the sex of the harvested moose. you must, within a reasonable time,

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notify the ADF&G or the agency iden- and 26A from the area or present it for tified on the collar or marker when and commercial tanning within the area, where the animal was taken. You also you must first have it sealed by an must retain any ear tag, collar, radio, ADF&G representative in Barrow, Ga- tattoo, or other identification with the lena, Nome, or Kotzebue; at the time of hide until it is sealed, if sealing is re- sealing, the ADF&G representative quired; in all cases, you must return must remove and retain the skin of the any identification equipment to the skull and front claws of the bear. ADF&G or to an agency identified on (iv) If you remove the skin or skull of such equipment. a bear taken in Unit 5 from the area, (j) Sealing of bear skins and skulls. (1) you must first have it sealed by an Sealing requirements for bear apply to ADF&G representative in Yakutat. brown bears taken in all Units, except (v) If you remove the skin or skull of as specified in this paragraph (j), and a bear taken in Unit 9E from Unit 9, black bears of all color phases taken in you must first have it sealed by an au- Units 1–7, 11–17, and 20. thorized sealing representative. At the (2) You may not possess or transport time of sealing, the representative from Alaska the untanned skin or skull must remove and retain the skin of the of a bear unless the skin and skull have skull and front claws of the bear. been sealed by an authorized represent- (4) You may not falsify any informa- ative of ADF&G in accordance with tion required on the sealing certificate State or Federal regulations, except or temporary sealing form provided by that the skin and skull of a brown bear the ADF&G in accordance with State taken under a registration permit in regulations. Units 5, 9B, 9E, 17, 18, 19A and 19B downstream of and including the Aniak (k) Sealing of beaver, lynx, marten, River drainage, Units 21D, 22, 23, 24, otter, wolf, and wolverine. You may not and 26A need not be sealed unless re- possess or transport from Alaska the moved from the area. untanned skin of a marten taken in (3) You must keep a bear skin and Unit 1–5, 7, 13E, or 14–16 or the skull together until a representative of untanned skin of a beaver, lynx, otter, the ADF&G has removed a rudi- wolf, or wolverine, whether taken in- mentary premolar tooth from the skull side or outside the State, unless the and sealed both the skull and the skin; skin has been sealed by an authorized however, this provision does not apply representative in accordance with to brown bears taken within Units 5, State or Federal regulations. 9B, 9E, 17, 18, 19A and 19B downstream (1) In Unit 18, you must obtain an of and including the Aniak River drain- ADF&G seal for beaver skins only if age, Units 21D, 22, 23, 24, and 26A and they are to be sold or commercially which are not removed from the Unit. tanned. (i) In areas where sealing is required (2) In Unit 2, you must seal any wolf by Federal regulations, you may not taken on or before the 14th day after possess or transport the hide of a bear the date of taking. that does not have the penis sheath or (l) Sealing form. If you take a species vaginal orifice naturally attached to listed in paragraph (k) of this section indicate conclusively the sex of the but are unable to present the skin in bear. person, you must complete and sign a (ii) If the skin or skull of a bear temporary sealing form and ensure taken in Units 9B, 17, 18, and 19A and that the completed temporary sealing 19B downstream of and including the form and skin are presented to an au- Aniak River drainage is removed from thorized representative of ADF&G for the area, you must first have it sealed sealing consistent with requirements by an ADF&G representative in Bethel, listed in paragraph (k) of this section. Dillingham, or McGrath; at the time of (m) Traditional religious ceremonies. sealing, the ADF&G representative You may take wildlife, outside of es- must remove and retain the skin of the tablished season or harvest limits, for skull and front claws of the bear. food in traditional religious cere- (iii) If you remove the skin or skull monies, which are part of a funerary or of a bear taken in Units 21D, 22, 23, 24, mortuary cycle, including memorial

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potlatches, under the following provi- (4) In Units 20F, 21, 24, and 25 (for sions: Koyukon/Gwich’in potlatch ceremonies (1) The harvest does not violate rec- only): ognized principles of wildlife conserva- (i) Taking wildlife outside of estab- tion and uses the methods and means lished season and harvest limits is au- allowable for the particular species thorized if it is for food for the tradi- published in the applicable Federal reg- tional Koyukon/Gwich’in Potlatch Fu- ulations. The appropriate Federal land nerary or Mortuary ceremony and if it manager will establish the number, is consistent with conservation of species, sex, or location of harvest, if healthy populations. necessary, for conservation purposes. (ii) Immediately after the wildlife is Other regulations relating to ceremo- taken, the tribal chief, village or tribal nial harvest may be found in the Unit- council president, or the chief’s or specific regulations in paragraph (n) of president’s designee for the village in this section. which the religious ceremony will be (2) No permit or harvest ticket is re- held must create a list of the successful quired for harvesting under this sec- hunters and maintain these records. tion; however, the harvester must be a The list must be made available, after federally qualified subsistence user the harvest is completed, to a Federal with customary and traditional use in land manager upon request. the area where the harvesting will (iii) As soon as practical, but not occur. more than 15 days after the harvest, (3) In Units 1–26 (except for Koyukon/ the tribal chief, village council presi- Gwich’in potlatch ceremonies in Unit dent, or designee must notify the Fed- 20F, 21, 24, or 25): eral land manager about the harvest (i) A tribal chief, village or tribal location, species, sex, and number of council president, or the chief’s or animals taken. president’s designee for the village in (n) Unit regulations. You may take for which the religious/cultural ceremony subsistence unclassified wildlife, all will be held, or a federally qualified squirrel species and marmots in all subsistence user outside of a village or tribal-organized ceremony, must notify Units, without harvest limits, for the the nearest Federal land manager that period of July 1–June 30. Unit-specific a wildlife harvest will take place. The restrictions or allowances for subsist- notification must include the species, ence taking of wildlife are identified at harvest location, and number of ani- paragraphs (n)(1) through (26) of this mals expected to be taken. section. (ii) Immediately after the wildlife is (1) Unit 1. Unit 1 consists of all main- taken, the tribal chief, village or tribal land drainages from Dixon Entrance to council president or designee, or other Cape Fairweather, and those islands federally qualified subsistence user east of the center line of Clarence must create a list of the successful Strait from Dixon Entrance to hunters and maintain these records, in- Caamano Point, and all islands in Ste- cluding the name of the decedent for phens Passage and Lynn Canal north of whom the ceremony will be held. If re- Taku Inlet: quested, this information must be (i) Unit 1A consists of all drainages available to an authorized representa- south of the latitude of Lemesurier tive of the Federal land manager. Point including all drainages into (iii) The tribal chief, village or tribal Behm Canal, excluding all drainages of council president or designee, or other Ernest Sound. federally qualified subsistence user (ii) Unit 1B consists of all drainages outside of the village in which the reli- between the latitude of Lemesurier gious/cultural ceremony will be held Point and the latitude of Cape must report to the Federal land man- Fanshaw including all drainages of Er- ager the harvest location, species, sex, nest Sound and Farragut Bay, and in- and number of animals taken as soon cluding the islands east of the center as practicable, but not more than 15 lines of Frederick Sound, Dry Strait days after the wildlife is taken. (between Sergief and Kadin Islands),

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Eastern Passage, Blake Channel (ex- (vi) You may not trap furbearers for cluding Blake Island), Ernest Sound, subsistence uses in Unit 1C, Juneau and Seward Passage. area, on the following public lands: (iii) Unit 1C consists of that portion (A) A strip within one-quarter mile of of Unit 1 draining into Stephens Pas- the mainland coast between the end of sage and Lynn Canal north of Cape Thane Road and the end of Glacier Fanshaw and south of the latitude of Highway at Echo Cove; Eldred Rock including Berners Bay, (B) That area of the Mendenhall Val- Sullivan Island, and all mainland por- ley bounded on the south by the Gla- tions north of Chichagof Island and cier Highway, on the west by the south of the latitude of Eldred Rock, Mendenhall Loop Road and Montana excluding drainages into Farragut Bay. Creek Road and Spur Road to (iv) Unit 1D consists of that portion Mendenhall Lake, on the north by of Unit 1 north of the latitude of Eldred Mendenhall Lake, and on the east by Rock, excluding Sullivan Island and the Mendenhall Loop Road and Forest the drainages of Berners Bay. Service Glacier Spur Road to the For- (v) In the following areas, the taking est Service Visitor Center; of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- (C) That area within the U.S. Forest hibited or restricted on public lands: Service Mendenhall Glacier Recreation (A) Public lands within Glacier Bay Area; and National Park are closed to all taking (D) A strip within one-quarter mile of of wildlife for subsistence uses; the following trails as designated on (B) Unit 1A—in the Hyder area, the U.S. Geological Survey maps: Herbert Salmon River drainage downstream Glacier Trail, Windfall Lake Trail, Pe- from the Riverside Mine, excluding the terson Lake Trail, Spaulding Meadows Thumb Creek drainage, is closed to the taking of bear; Trail (including the loop trail), Nugget (C) Unit 1B—the Anan Creek drain- Creek Trail, Outer Point Trail, Dan age within 1 mile of Anan Creek down- Moller Trail, Perseverance Trail, Gran- stream from the mouth of Anan Lake, ite Creek Trail, Mt. Roberts Trail and including the area within a 1-mile ra- Nelson Water Supply Trail, Sheep dius from the mouth of Anan Creek La- Creek Trail, and Point Bishop Trail. goon, is closed to the taking of bear; (vii) Unit-specific regulations: and (A) You may hunt black bear with (D) Unit 1C: bait in Units 1A, 1B, and 1D between (1) You may not hunt within one- April 15 and June 15. fourth mile of Mendenhall Lake, the (B) You may not shoot ungulates, U.S. Forest Service Mendenhall Glacier bear, wolves, or wolverine from a boat, Visitor’s Center, and the Center’s park- unless you are certified as disabled. ing area; and (C) Coyotes taken incidentally with a (2) You may not take mountain goat trap or snare during an open Federal in the area of Mt. Bullard bounded by trapping season for wolf, wolverine, or the Mendenhall Glacier, Nugget Creek beaver may be legally retained. from its mouth to its confluence with (D) A firearm may be used to take Goat Creek, and a line from the mouth beaver under a trapping license during of Goat Creek north to the Mendenhall an open beaver season, except on Na- Glacier. tional Park Service lands.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 2 bears, no more than one may be a blue or glacier bear ...... Sep. 1–June 30. Brown Bear: 1 bear every four regulatory years by State registration permit only ...... Sep. 15–Dec. 31. 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 taken only from Sep. 15–Dec. 31 ...... Aug. 1–Dec. 31. Goat: Unit 1A—Revillagigedo Island only ...... No open season. Unit 1B—that portion north of LeConte Bay—1 goat by State registration permit only; Aug. 1–Dec. 31. the taking of kids or nannies accompanied by kids is prohibited.

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Unit 1A and Unit 1B—that portion on the Cleveland Peninsula south of the divide be- No open season. tween Yes Bay and Santa Anna Inlet. Unit 1A and Unit 1B, remainder—2 goats; a State registration permit will be required Aug. 1–Dec. 31. 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 Canal and Stephens Passage between Antler Oct. 1–Nov. 30. 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 Passage and Taku Inlet between Eagle No open season. Glacier and River and Taku Glacier. Unit 1C, remainder—1 goat by State registration permit only ...... Aug. 1–Nov. 30. Unit 1D—that portion lying north of the Katzehin River and northeast of the Haines Sep. 15–Nov. 30. highway—1 goat by State registration permit only. Unit 1D— that portion lying between Taiya Inlet and River and the White Pass and No open season. Yukon Railroad. Unit 1D, remainder—1 goat by State registration permit only ...... Aug. 1–Dec. 31. Moose: Unit 1A—1 antlered bull by Federal registration permit ...... Sep. 5–Oct. 15. Unit 1B—1 antlered bull with spike-fork or 50-inch antlers or 3 or more brow tines on Sep. 15–Oct. 15. one side, or antlers with 2 brow tines on both sides, by State registration permit only. Unit 1C—that portion south of Point Hobart including all Port Houghton drainages—1 Sep. 15–Oct. 15. 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 Berners Bay—1 bull by State registration Sep. 15–Oct. 15. permit only. Unit 1C—Berners Bay—1 bull by drawing permit ...... Sep.15–Oct. 15 (will be announced starting in 2019). 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 Phases): 2 foxes ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 15. Hare (Snowshoe): 5 hares per day ...... Sep. 1–Apr. 30. Lynx: 2 lynx ...... Dec. 1–Feb. 15. Wolf: Units 1A and 1B, south of Bradfield Canal and the east fork of the Bradfield River—5 Aug. 1–May 31. 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 in possession ...... Aug. 1–May 15. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 1–May 15.

Trapping

Beaver: Unit 1—No limit ...... Dec. 1–May 15. Coyote: No limit ...... Dec. 1–Feb. 15. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Dec. 1–Feb. 15. 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. 1–Apr. 30. Wolverine: No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 1.

(2) Unit 2. Unit 2 consists of Prince of (A) You may use bait to hunt black Wales Island and all islands west of the bear between April 15 and June 15. center lines of Clarence Strait and (B) You may not shoot ungulates, Kashevarof Passage, south and east of bear, wolves, or wolverine from a boat, the center lines of Sumner Strait, and unless you are certified as disabled. east of the longitude of the western- (C) Coyotes taken incidentally with a most point on Warren Island. trap or snare during an open Federal (i) Unit-specific regulations: trapping season for wolf, wolverine, or beaver may be legally retained.

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(D) A firearm may be used to take an open beaver season, except on Na- beaver under a trapping license during tional Park Service lands. (ii) [Reserved]

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 2 bears, no more than one may be a blue or glacier bear ...... Sep. 1–June 30. Deer: 5 deer; however, no more than one may be a female deer. Female deer may be July 24–Jan. 31. 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 from Aug. 1 to Aug. 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. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Phases): 2 foxes ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 15. Hare (Snowshoe): 5 hares per day ...... Sep. 1–Apr. 30. Lynx: 2 lynx ...... Dec. 1–Feb. 15. Wolf: 5 wolves. Federal hunting and trapping season may be closed when the combined Fed- Sep. 1–Mar. 31. eral-State harvest quota is reached. Any wolf taken in Unit 2 must be sealed within 14 days of harvest. Wolverine: 1 wolverine ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 15. Grouse (Spruce and Ruffed): 5 per day, 10 in possession ...... Aug. 1–May 15. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 1–May 15.

Trapping

Beaver: No limit ...... Dec. 1–May 15. Coyote: No limit ...... Dec. 1–Feb. 15. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Dec. 1–Feb. 15. 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. Federal hunting and trapping season may be closed when the combined Fed- Nov. 15–Mar. 31. eral-State harvest quota is reached. Any wolf taken in Unit 2 must be sealed within 14 days of harvest. Wolverine: No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 1.

(3) Unit 3. (i) Unit 3 consists of all is- (B) You may not take black bears in lands west of Unit 1B, north of Unit 2, the Petersburg Creek drainage on south of the center line of Frederick Kupreanof Island; and Sound, and east of the center line of (C) You may not hunt in the Blind Chatham Strait including Coronation, Slough draining into Wrangell Narrows Kuiu, Kupreanof, Mitkof, Zarembo, and a strip one-fourth-mile wide on Kashevaroff, Woronkofski, Etolin, each side of Blind Slough, from the Wrangell, and Deer Islands. hunting closure markers at the south- (ii) In the following areas, the taking ernmost portion of Blind Island to the of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- hunting closure markers 1 mile south hibited or restricted on public lands: of the Blind Slough bridge. (A) In the Petersburg vicinity, you (iii) Unit-specific regulations: may not take ungulates, bear, wolves, (A) You may use bait to hunt black and wolverine along a strip one-fourth bear between April 15 and June 15. mile wide on each side of the Mitkof (B) You may not shoot ungulates, Highway from Milepost 0 to Crystal bear, wolves, or wolverine from a boat, Lake campground; unless you are certified as disabled. (C) Coyotes taken incidentally with a trap or snare during an open Federal

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Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 2 bears, no more than one may be a blue or glacier bear ...... Sep. 1–June 30. Deer: Unit 3–Mitkof, Woewodski, and Butterworth Islands—1 antlered deer ...... Oct. 15–31. Unit 3–Kupreanof Island, that portion east of the Portage Bay–Duncan Canal Por- Oct. 15–31. tage—1 antlered deer. Unit 3, remainder—2 antlered deer ...... Aug. 1–Nov. 30. Dec. 1–31, season to be announced. Moose: 1 antlered bull with spike-fork or 50-inch antlers or 3 or more brow tines on either ant- Sep. 15–Oct. 15. ler, 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 Phases): 2 foxes ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 15. 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 in possession...... Aug. 1–May 15. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession...... Aug. 1–May 15.

Trapping

Beaver: Unit 3–Mitkof Island—No limit ...... Dec. 1–Apr. 15. Unit 3–except Mitkof Island—No limit ...... Dec. 1–May 15. Coyote: No limit ...... Dec. 1–Feb. 15. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Dec. 1–Feb. 15. 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.

(4) Unit 4. (i) Unit 4 consists of all is- Klutchman Rock at the head of Mitch- lands south and west of Unit 1C and ell Bay; north of Unit 3 including Admiralty, (C) You may not take brown bears in Baranof, Chichagof, Yakobi, Inian, the Port Althorp Closed Area Lemesurier, and Pleasant Islands. (Chichagof Island), that area within (ii) In the following areas, the taking the Port Althorp watershed south of a of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- line from Point Lucan to Salt Chuck hibited or restricted on public lands: Point (Trap Rock); and (A) You may not take brown bears in (D) You may not use any motorized the Seymour Canal Closed Area (Admi- land vehicle for brown bear hunting in ralty Island) including all drainages the Northeast Chichagof Controlled into northwestern Seymour Canal be- Use Area (NECCUA) consisting of all tween Staunch Point and the southern- portions of Unit 4 on Chichagof Island most tip of the unnamed peninsula sep- north of Tenakee Inlet and east of the arating Swan Cove and King Salmon drainage divide from the northwestern Bay including Swan and Windfall Is- point of Gull Cove to Port Frederick lands; Portage, including all drainages into (B) You may not take brown bears in Port Frederick and Mud Bay. the Salt Lake Closed Area (Admiralty (iii) Unit-specific regulations: Island) including all lands within one- (A) You may shoot ungulates from a fourth mile of Salt Lake above boat. You may not shoot bear, wolves,

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or wolverine from a boat, unless you an individual’s one bear every four reg- are certified as disabled. ulatory years limit. (B) Five Federal registration permits (C) Coyotes taken incidentally with a will be issued by the Sitka or Hoonah trap or snare during an open Federal District Ranger for the taking of brown trapping season for wolf, wolverine, or bear for educational purposes associ- beaver may be legally retained. ated with teaching customary and tra- (D) A firearm may be used to take ditional subsistence harvest and use beaver under a trapping license during practices. Any bear taken under an an open beaver season, except on Na- educational permit does not count in tional Park Service lands.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Brown Bear: Unit 4–Chichagof Island south and west of a line that follows the crest of the island Sep. 15–Dec. 31. from Rock Point (58° N lat., 136° 21′ W long.) to Rodgers Point (57° 35′ N lat., Mar. 15–May 31. 135° 33′ W long.) including Yakobi and other adjacent islands; Baranof Island south and west of a line which follows the crest of the island from Nismeni Point (57° 34′ N lat., 135° 25′ W long.) to the entrance of Gut Bay (56° 44′ N lat. 134° 38′ W long.) including the drainages into Gut Bay and including Kruzof and other adjacent islands—1 bear every four regulatory years by State registration permit only. Unit 4, remainder—1 bear every 4 regulatory years by State registration permit only .. Sep. 15–Dec. 31. Mar. 15–May 20. Deer: 6 deer; however, female deer may be taken only from Sep. 15–Jan. 31 ...... Aug. 1–Jan. 31. 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 Phases): 2 foxes ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 15. 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 in possession ...... Aug. 1–May 15. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 1–May 15.

Trapping

Beaver: No limit ...... Dec. 1–May 15. Coyote: No limit ...... Dec. 1–Feb. 15. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black, and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Dec. 1–Feb. 15. 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.

(5) Unit 5. (i) Unit 5 consists of all (ii) You may not take wildlife for Gulf of Alaska drainages and islands subsistence uses on public lands within between Cape Fairweather and the cen- Glacier Bay National Park. ter line of Icy Bay, including the Guyot (iii) Unit-specific regulations: Hills: (A) You may use bait to hunt black (A) Unit 5A consists of all drainages bear between April 15 and June 15. east of Yakutat Bay, Disenchantment (B) You may not shoot ungulates, Bay, and the eastern edge of Hubbard bear, wolves, or wolverine from a boat, Glacier, and includes the islands of unless you are certified as disabled. Yakutat and Disenchantment Bays; In (C) You may hunt brown bear in Unit Unit 5A, Nunatak Bench is defined as 5 with a Federal registration permit in that area east of the Hubbard Glacier, lieu of a State metal locking tag if you north of Nunatak fiord, and north and east of the East Nunatak Glacier to the have obtained a Federal registration Canadian Border. permit prior to hunting. (B) Unit 5B consists of the remainder (D) Coyotes taken incidentally with a of Unit 5. trap or snare during an open Federal

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trapping season for wolf, wolverine, or an open beaver season, except on Na- beaver may be legally retained. tional Park Service lands. (E) A firearm may be used to take beaver under a trapping license during

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 2 bears, no more than one may be a blue or glacier bear...... Sep. 1–June 30. Brown Bear: 1 bear by Federal registration permit only ...... Sep. 1–May 31. Deer: Unit 5A—1 buck...... Nov. 1–Nov. 30. Unit 5B ...... No open season. Goat: Unit 5A—that area between the Hubbard Glacier and the West Nunatak Glacier on No open season. the north and east sides of Nunatak Fjord. Unit 5A, remainder—1 goat by Federal registration permit. The harvest quota will be Aug. 1–Jan. 31. announced prior to the season. A minimum of four goats in the harvest quota will be reserved for federally qualified subsistence users. Unit 5B—1 goat by Federal registration permit only ...... Aug. 1–Jan. 31. Moose: Unit 5A–Nunatak Bench—1 moose by State registration permit only. The season will Nov. 15–Feb. 15. be closed when 5 moose have been taken from the Nunatak Bench. Unit 5A–except Nunatak Bench, west of the Dangerous River—1 bull by joint State/ Oct. 8–Nov. 15. 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 Dangerous River—1 bull by joint State/ Sep. 16–Nov. 15. 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 only. The season will be closed when 25 Sep. 1–Dec. 15. bulls have been taken from the entirety of Unit 5B. Coyote: 2 coyotes ...... Sep. 1–Apr. 30. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): 2 foxes ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 15. 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 possession ...... Aug. 1–May 15. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 1–May 15.

Trapping

Beaver: No limit ...... Nov. 10–May 15. Coyote: No limit ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 15. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 15. 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.

(6) Unit 6. (i) Unit 6 consists of all Katalla including Kanak, Wingham, Gulf of Alaska and Prince William and Kayak Islands; Sound drainages from the center line of (B) Unit 6B consists of Gulf of Alaska Icy Bay (excluding the Guyot Hills) to and Copper River Basin drainages west Cape Fairfield including Kayak, of Palm Point near Katalla, east of the Hinchinbrook, Montague, and adjacent west bank of the Copper River, and islands, and Middleton Island, but ex- east of a line from Flag Point to Cot- cluding the Copper River drainage up- tonwood Point; stream from Miles Glacier, and exclud- (C) Unit 6C consists of drainages west ing the Nellie Juan and Kings River of the west bank of the Copper River, drainages: and west of a line from Flag Point to (A) Unit 6A consists of Gulf of Alaska Cottonwood Point, and drainages east drainages east of Palm Point near of the east bank of Rude River and

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drainages into the eastern shore of Nel- ber of recipients, but may have no son Bay and Orca Inlet; and more than one harvest limit in his or (D) Unit 6D consists of the remainder her possession at any one time. of Unit 6. (E) A hunter younger than 10 years (ii) Unit-specific regulations: old at the start of the hunt may not be (A) You may use bait to hunt black issued a Federal subsistence permit to bear between April 15 and June 15. In harvest black bear, deer, goat, moose, addition, you may use bait in Unit 6D wolf, and wolverine. between June 16 and June 30. The har- (F) A hunter younger than 10 years vest quota in Unit 6D is 20 bears taken old may harvest black bear, deer, goat, with bait between June 16 and June 30. moose, wolf, and wolverine under the (B) You may take coyotes in Units 6B direct, immediate supervision of a li- and 6C with the aid of artificial lights. censed adult, at least 18 years old. The (C) One permit will be issued by the animal taken is counted against the Cordova District Ranger to the Native adult’s harvest limit. The adult is re- Village of Eyak to take one moose from Federal lands in Unit 6B or C for sponsible for ensuring that all legal re- their annual Memorial/Sobriety Day quirements are met. potlatch. (G) Up to five permits will be issued (D) A federally qualified subsistence by the Cordova District Ranger to the user (recipient) who is either blind, 65 Native Village of Chenega annually to years of age or older, at least 70 per- harvest up to five deer total from Fed- cent disabled, or temporarily disabled eral public lands in Unit 6D for their may designate another federally quali- annual Old Chenega Memorial and fied subsistence user to take any other traditional memorial potlatch moose, deer, black bear, and beaver on ceremonies. Permits will have effective his or her behalf in Unit 6, and goat in dates of July 1–June 30. Unit 6D, unless the recipient is a mem- (H) Up to five permits will be issued ber of a community operating under a by the Cordova District Ranger to the community harvest system. The des- Tatitlek IRA Council annually to har- ignated hunter must obtain a des- vest up to five deer total from Federal ignated hunter permit and must return public lands in Unit 6D for their annual a completed harvest report. The des- Cultural Heritage Week. Permits will ignated hunter may hunt for any num- have effective dates of July 1–June 30.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 1 bear. In Unit 6D a State registration permit is required ...... Sep. 1–June 30. Deer: 5 deer; however, antlerless deer may be taken only from Oct. 1–Dec. 31 ...... Aug. 1–Dec. 31. Unit 6D—1 buck ...... Jan. 1–31. Goats: Unit 6A and B—1 goat by State registration permit only ...... Aug. 20–Jan. 31. Unit 6C ...... No open season. Unit 6D (subareas RG242, RG243, RG244, RG245, RG249, RG266 and RG252 Aug. 20–Feb. 28. 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 drawing permit only ...... Sep. 1–Oct. 31. 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 only ...... Sep. 1–Dec. 31. 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:

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Harvest limits Open season

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 Phases): ...... No open season. 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 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 1–May 15.

Trapping

Beaver: No limit ...... Dec. 1–Apr. 30. Coyote: Unit 6C–south of the Copper River Highway and east of the Heney Range—No limit .. Nov. 10–Apr. 30. Units 6A, 6B, 6C remainder, and 6D—No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 28. 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.

(7) Unit 7. (i) Unit 7 consists of Gulf of (B) You may not hunt in the Portage Alaska drainages between Gore Point Glacier Closed Area in Unit 7, which and Cape Fairfield including the Nellie consists of Portage Creek drainages be- Juan and Kings River drainages, and tween the Anchorage-Seward Railroad including the Kenai River drainage up- and Placer Creek in Bear Valley, Por- stream from the Russian River, the tage Lake, the mouth of Byron Creek, drainages into the south side of Glacier Creek, and Byron Glacier; how- Turnagain Arm west of and including ever, you may hunt grouse, ptarmigan, the Portage Creek drainage, and east of hares, and squirrels with shotguns 150° W. long., and all Kenai Peninsula after September 1. drainages east of 150° W. long., from Turnagain Arm to the Kenai River. (iii) Unit-specific regulations: (ii) In the following areas, the taking (A) You may use bait to hunt black of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- bear between April 15 and June 15, ex- hibited or restricted on public lands: cept in the drainages of Resurrection (A) You may not take wildlife for Creek and its tributaries. subsistence uses in the Kenai Fjords (B) [Reserved] National Park.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 3 bears ...... July 1–June 30. Caribou: Unit 7–north of the Sterling Highway and west of the Seward Highway—1 caribou by Aug. 10–Dec. 31. 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. Moose: Unit 7–that portion draining into Kings Bay—Federal public lands are closed to the No open season. taking of moose except by residents of Chenega Bay and Tatitlek. Unit 7, remainder––1 antlered bull with spike-fork or 50-inch antlers or with 3 or more Aug. 10–Sep. 20. brow tines on either antler, by Federal registration permit only. 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 Phases): ...... No open season. Hare (Snowshoe): No limit ...... July 1–June 30. Lynx: 2 lynx ...... Nov. 10–Jan. 31. Wolf: Unit 7–that portion within the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge—2 wolves ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Unit 7, remainder—5 wolves ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Wolverine: 1 wolverine ...... Sep. 1–Mar. 31.

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Harvest limits Open season

Grouse (Spruce): 10 per day, 20 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31. Grouse (Ruffed): ...... No open season. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31.

Trapping

Beaver: 20 beaver per season ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. Coyote: No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 28. 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.

(8) Unit 8. Unit 8 consists of all is- ity Islands, the Semidi Islands, and lands southeast of the centerline of other adjacent islands. Shelikof Strait including Kodiak, (i) Unit-specific regulations: If you Afognak, Whale, Raspberry, Shuyak, have a trapping license, you may take Spruce, Marmot, Sitkalidak, Amook, beaver with a firearm in Unit 8 from Uganik, and Chirikof Islands, the Trin- Nov. 10–Apr. 30. (ii) [Reserved]

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Brown Bear: 1 bear by Federal registration permit only. Up to 2 permits may be issued in Dec. 1–Dec. 15. Akhiok; up to 1 permit may be issued in Karluk; up to 3 permits may be issued in Larsen Apr. 1–May 15. 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 Ko- diak Refuge Manager. Deer: Unit 8–all lands within the Kodiak Archipelago within the Kodiak National Wildlife Ref- Aug. 1–Jan. 31. uge, including lands on Kodiak, Ban, Uganik, and Afognak Islands—3 deer; however, antlerless deer may be taken only from Oct. 1–Jan. 31. Elk: Kodiak, Ban, Uganik, and Afognak Islands—1 elk per household by Federal registration Sep. 15–Nov. 30. 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 Phases): 2 foxes ...... Sep. 1–Feb. 15. Hare (Snowshoe): No limit ...... July 1–June 30. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

Beaver: 30 beaver per season ...... Nov. 10–Apr. 30. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. 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.

(9) Unit 9. (i) Unit 9 consists of the (A) Unit 9A consists of that portion Alaska Peninsula and adjacent islands, of Unit 9 draining into Shelikof Strait including drainages east of False Pass, and Cook Inlet between the southern Pacific Ocean drainages west of and ex- boundary of Unit 16 (Redoubt Creek) cluding the Redoubt Creek drainage; and the northern boundary of Katmai drainages into the south side of Bristol National Park and Preserve. Bay, drainages into the north side of (B) Unit 9B consists of the Kvichak Bristol Bay east of Etolin Point, and River drainage except those lands including the Sanak and Shumagin Is- drained by the Kvichak River/Bay be- lands: tween the Alagnak River drainage and the Naknek River drainage.

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(C) Unit 9C consists of the Alagnak curs first. The permits will be issued (Branch) River drainage, the Naknek and closure announcements made by River drainage, lands drained by the the Superintendent Lake Clark Na- Kvichak River/Bay between the tional Park and Preserve. Alagnak River drainage and the (D) Residents of Iliamna, Newhalen, Naknek River drainage, and all land Nondalton, Pedro Bay, and Port and water within Katmai National Alsworth may take up to a total of 10 Park and Preserve. bull moose in Unit 9B for ceremonial (D) Unit 9D consists of all Alaska Pe- purposes, under the terms of a Federal ninsula drainages west of a line from registration permit from July 1–June the southernmost head of Port Moller 30. Permits will be issued to individuals to the head of American Bay, including only at the request of a local organiza- the Shumagin Islands and other islands tion. This 10-moose limit is not cumu- of Unit 9 west of the Shumagin Islands. lative with that permitted for (E) Unit 9E consists of the remainder potlatches by the State. of Unit 9. (E) For Units 9C and 9E only, a feder- (ii) In the following areas, the taking ally qualified subsistence user (recipi- of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- ent) of Units 9C and 9E may designate hibited or restricted on public lands: another federally qualified subsistence (A) You may not take wildlife for user of Units 9C and 9E to take bull subsistence uses in Katmai National caribou on his or her behalf unless the Park; and recipient is a member of a community (B) You may not use motorized vehi- operating under a community harvest cles, except aircraft, boats, or snowmo- system. The designated hunter must biles used for hunting and transporting obtain a designated hunter permit and a hunter or harvested animal parts must return a completed harvest re- from Aug. 1–Nov. 30 in the Naknek port and turn over all meat to the re- Controlled Use Area, which includes all cipient. There is no restriction on the of Unit 9C within the Naknek River number of possession limits the des- drainage upstream from and including ignated hunter may have in his/her the King Salmon Creek drainage; how- possession at any one time. ever, you may use a motorized vehicle (F) For Unit 9D, a federally qualified on the Naknek-King Salmon, Lake subsistence user (recipient) may des- Camp, and Rapids Camp roads and on ignate another federally qualified sub- the King Salmon Creek trail, and on sistence user to take caribou on his or frozen surfaces of the Naknek River her behalf unless the recipient is a and Big Creek. member of a community operating (iii) Unit-specific regulations: under a community harvest system. (A) If you have a trapping license, The designated hunter must obtain a you may use a firearm to take beaver designated hunter permit and must re- in Unit 9B from April 1–May 31 and in turn a completed harvest report. The the remainder of Unit 9 from April 1–30. designated hunter may hunt for any (B) You may hunt brown bear by number of recipients but may have no State registration permit in lieu of a more than four harvest limits in his/ resident tag in Unit 9B, except that her possession at any one time. portion within the Lake Clark Na- (G) The communities of False Pass, tional Park and Preserve, if you have King Cove, Cold Bay, Sand Point, and obtained a State registration permit Nelson Lagoon annually may each prior to hunting. take, from October 1–December 31 or (C) In Unit 9B, Lake Clark National May 10–25, one brown bear for ceremo- Park and Preserve, residents of nial purposes, under the terms of a Iliamna, Newhalen, Nondalton, Pedro Federal registration permit. A permit Bay, Port Alsworth, and that portion will be issued to an individual only at of the park resident zone in Unit 9B the request of a local organization. The and 13.440 permit holders may hunt brown bear may be taken from either brown bear by Federal registration per- Unit 9D or Unit 10 (Unimak Island) mit in lieu of a resident tag. The sea- only. son will be closed when 4 females or 10 (H) You may hunt brown bear in Unit bears have been taken, whichever oc- 9E with a Federal registration permit

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in lieu of a State locking tag if you have obtained a Federal registration permit prior to hunting.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 3 bears ...... July 1–June 30. Brown Bear: Unit 9B–Lake Clark National Park and Preserve—Rural residents of Iliamna, July 1–June 30. 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 Super- intendent when 4 females or 10 bear have been taken, whichever occurs first. Unit 9B, remainder—1 bear by State registration permit only ...... Sep. 1–May 31. Unit 9C—1 bear by Federal registration permit only ...... Oct. 1–May 31. 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 permit ...... Sep. 25–Dec. 31. Apr. 15–May 25. Caribou: Unit 9A—2 caribou by State registration permit ...... Aug. 1–Mar. 15. Unit 9B—2 caribou by State registration permit ...... Aug. 1–Mar. 31. Unit 9C, that portion within the Alagnak River drainage—2 caribou by State registra- Aug. 1–Mar. 15. tion permit. Unit 9C, that portion draining into the Naknek River from the north, and Graveyard Aug. 1–Mar. 15. Creek and Coffee Creek—2 caribou by State registration permit. Public lands are closed to the taking of caribou except by residents of Unit 9C and Egegik. Unit 9C, remainder—1 bull by Federal registration permit or State permit. Federal May be announced. 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 permit only ...... Aug. 1–Sep. 30. Nov. 15–Mar. 31. Unit 9E—1 bull by Federal registration permit or State permit. Federal public lands May be announced. 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 National Park and Preserve—1 ram with 3⁄4 July 15–Oct. 15. curl or larger horn by Federal registration permit only. By announcement of the Jan. 1–Apr. 1. 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 larger horn by Federal registration permit Aug. 10–Oct. 10. only. Unit 9, remainder—1 ram with 7⁄8 curl or larger horn ...... Aug. 10–Sep. 20. 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 Naknek River from the north—1 bull by State Sep. 1–20. registration permit. Dec. 1–31. Unit 9C–that portion draining into the Naknek River from the south—1 bull by State Aug. 20–Sep. 20. registration permit. Public lands are closed during December for the hunting of Dec. 1–31. moose, except by federally qualified subsistence users hunting under these regulations. Unit 9C, remainder—1 bull by State registration permit ...... Sep. 1–20. Dec. 15–Jan. 15. Unit 9D—1 bull by Federal registration permit. Federal public lands will be closed by Dec. 15–Jan. 20. 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 permit; however, only antlered bulls may be Sep. 1–25. taken Dec. 1–Jan. 31. 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 Phases): 2 foxes ...... Sep. 1–Feb. 15. Hare (Snowshoe and Tundra): 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–Mar. 31. Grouse (Spruce): 15 per day, 30 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

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Harvest limits Open season

Trapping

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. Fox, Arctic (Blue and White): No limit ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 28. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 28. 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.

(10) Unit 10. (i) Unit 10 consists of the vest report. The designated hunter may Aleutian Islands, Unimak Island, and hunt for any number of recipients but the Pribilof Islands. may have no more than four harvest (ii) You may not take any wildlife limits in his/her possession at any one species for subsistence uses on Otter Is- time. land in the Pribilof Islands. (iv) The communities of False Pass, (iii) In Unit 10—Unimak Island only, King Cove, Cold Bay, Sand Point, and a federally qualified subsistence user Nelson Lagoon annually may each (recipient) may designate another fed- take, from October 1–December 31 or erally qualified subsistence user to May 10–25, one brown bear for ceremo- take caribou on his or her behalf unless nial purposes, under the terms of a the recipient is a member of a commu- Federal registration permit. A permit nity operating under a community har- will be issued to an individual only at vest system. The designated hunter the request of a local organization. The must obtain a designated hunter per- brown bear may be taken from either mit and must return a completed har- Unit 9D or 10 (Unimak Island) only.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Caribou: Unit 10—Unimak Island only ...... No open season. 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 Phases): 2 foxes ...... Sep. 1–Feb. 15. Wolf: 5 wolves ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Wolverine: 1 wolverine ...... Sep. 1–Mar. 31. Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

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 Phases): 2 foxes ...... Sep. 1–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.

(11) Unit 11. Unit 11 consists of that per River between the confluence of area draining into the headwaters of Suslota Creek with the Slana River the Copper River south of Suslota and Miles Glacier. Creek and the area drained by all trib- (i) Unit-specific regulations: utaries into the east bank of the Cop-

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(A) You may use bait to hunt black (A) The permittees must be a minor and brown bear between April 15 and aged 8 to 15 years old and an accom- June 15. panying adult 60 years of age or older. (B) One moose without calf may be (B) Both the elder and the minor taken from June 20–July 31 in the must be federally qualified subsistence Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and users with a positive customary and Preserve in Unit 11 or 12 for the traditional use determination for the Batzulnetas Culture Camp. Two hunt- area they want to hunt. ers from either Chistochina or (C) The minor must hunt under the Mentasta Village may be designated by the Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium to direct immediate supervision of the ac- receive the Federal subsistence harvest companying adult, who is responsible permit. The permit may be obtained for ensuring that all legal require- from a Wrangell–St. Elias National ments are met. Park and Preserve office. (D) Only one animal may be har- (ii) A joint permit may be issued to a vested with this permit. The sheep har- pair of a minor and an elder to hunt vested will count against the harvest sheep during the Aug. 1–Oct. 20 hunt. limits of both the minor and accom- The following conditions apply: panying adult.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 3 bears ...... July 1–June 30. Brown Bear: 1 bear ...... Aug. 10–June 15. Caribou: ...... No open season. Sheep: 1 ram ...... Aug. 10–Sep. 20. 1 sheep by Federal registration permit only by persons 60 years of age or older. Aug. 1–Oct. 20. Ewes accompanied by lambs or lambs may not be taken.. Goat: Unit 11–that portion within the Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve that is Aug. 25–Dec. 31. 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. Elias National Park and Preserve—1 goat Aug. 10–Dec. 31. by Federal registration permit only. Unit 11–that portion outside of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve ...... No open season. 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 bank of the Copper River upstream from Aug. 20–Sep. 20. and including the Slana River drainage—1 antlered bull by joint Federal/State registration permit. Unit 11–that portion south and east of a line running along the north bank of the Aug. 20–Sep. 20. Chitina River, the north and west banks of the Nazina River, and the west bank of Nov. 20–Jan. 20. 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 Federal registration permit only...... Aug. 20–Sep. 20. 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 Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2 foxes Sep. 1–Mar. 15. 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 per day, 30 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31.

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Harvest limits Open season

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.

(12) Unit 12. Unit 12 consists of the permit. The permit may be obtained Tanana River drainage upstream from from a Wrangell–St. Elias National the Robertson River, including all Park and Preserve office. drainages into the east bank of the (ii) A joint permit may be issued to a Robertson River, and the White River pair of a minor and an elder to hunt drainage in Alaska, but excluding the sheep during the Aug. 1–Oct. 20 hunt. Ladue River drainage. The following conditions apply: (i) Unit-specific regulations: (A) The permittees must be a minor (A) You may use bait to hunt black aged 8 to 15 years old and an accom- and brown bear between April 15 and panying adult 60 years of age or older. June 30; you may use bait to hunt wolves on FWS and BLM lands. (B) Both the elder and the minor (B) You may not use a steel trap, or must be federally qualified subsistence a snare using cable smaller than 3/32- users with a positive customary and inch diameter to trap coyotes or traditional use determination for the wolves in Unit 12 during April and Oc- area they want to hunt. tober. (C) The minor must hunt under the (C) One moose without calf may be direct immediate supervision of the ac- taken from June 20–July 31 in the companying adult, who is responsible Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and for ensuring that all legal require- Preserve in Unit 11 or 12 for the ments are met. Batzulnetas Culture Camp. Two hunt- (D) Only one animal may be har- ers from either Chistochina or vested with this permit. The sheep har- Mentasta Village may be designated by vested will count against the harvest the Mt. Sanford Tribal Consortium to limits of both the minor and accom- receive the Federal subsistence harvest panying adult.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 3 bears...... July 1–June 30. Brown Bear: 1 bear...... Aug. 10–June 30. Caribou: Unit 12–that portion within the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park that lies west of the No open season. Nabesna River and the Nabesna Glacier. All hunting of caribou is prohibited on Federal public lands. Unit 12–that portion east of the Nabesna River and the Nabesna Glacier and south of Aug. 10–Sep. 30. 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 by a Federal registration permit during a Winter season to be an- winter season to be announced. Dates for a winter season to occur between Oct. 1 nounced. and Apr. 30 and sex of animal to be taken will be announced by Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Manager in consultation with 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. Elias National Park and Preserve—1 ram Aug. 1–Oct. 20. with full curl horn or larger by Federal registration permit only by persons 60 years of age or older. Moose:

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Harvest limits Open season

Unit 12–that portion within the Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge and those lands within Aug. 24–Sep. 20. the Wrangell-St. Elias National Preserve north and east of a line formed by the Nov. 1–Feb. 28. 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 River and Nabesna Glacier, and south of Aug. 24–Sep. 30. the Winter Trail running southeast from Pickerel Lake to the Canadian border—1 antlered bull. Unit 12, remainder—1 antlered bull by joint Federal/State registration permit only ...... Aug. 20–Sep. 20. Beaver: Unit 12–Wrangell–St. Elias National Park and Preserve—6 beaver per season. Meat Sep. 20–May 15. from harvested beaver must be salvaged for human consumption. Coyote: 10 coyotes ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2 foxes Sep. 1–Mar. 15. may be taken prior to Oct. 1. 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 per day, 30 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

Beaver: No limit. Hide or meat must be salvaged. Traps, snares, bow and arrow, or firearms Sep. 15–Jun 10. may be used.. Coyote: No limit ...... Oct. 15–Apr. 30. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 28. 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.

(13) Unit 13. (i) Unit 13 consists of of the Talkeetna River including the that area westerly of the east bank of Talkeetna River to its confluence with the Copper River and drained by all Clear Creek, the eastside drainages of a tributaries into the west bank of the line going up the south bank of Clear Copper River from Miles Glacier and Creek to the first unnamed creek on including the Slana River drainages the south, then up that creek to lake north of Suslota Creek; the drainages 4408, along the northeastern shore of into the Delta River upstream from lake 4408, then southeast in a straight Falls Creek and Black Rapids Glacier; line to the northernmost fork of the the drainages into the Nenana River Chickaloon River; the drainages into upstream from the southeastern corner the east bank of the Chickaloon River of Denali National Park at Windy; the below the line from lake 4408; the drainage into the Susitna River up- drainages of the Matanuska River stream from its junction with the above its confluence with the Chulitna River; the drainage into the Chickaloon River: east bank of the Chulitna River up- (A) Unit 13A consists of that portion stream to its confluence with of Unit 13 bounded by a line beginning Tokositna River; the drainages of the at the Chickaloon River bridge at Mile Chulitna River (south of Denali Na- 77.7 on the Glenn Highway, then along tional Park) upstream from its con- the Glenn Highway to its junction with fluence with the Tokositna River; the the Richardson Highway, then south drainages into the north bank of the along the Richardson Highway to the Tokositna River upstream to the base foot of Simpson Hill at Mile 111.5, then of the Tokositna Glacier; the drainages east to the east bank of the Copper into the Tokositna Glacier; the drain- River, then northerly along the east ages into the east bank of the Susitna bank of the Copper River to its junc- River between its confluences with the tion with the Gulkana River, then Talkeetna and Chulitna Rivers; the northerly along the west bank of the drainages into the north and east bank Gulkana River to its junction with the

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West Fork of the Gulkana River, then as: a line beginning at the confluence westerly along the west bank of the of Miller Creek and the Delta River, West Fork of the Gulkana River to its then west to vertical angle benchmark source, an unnamed lake, then across Miller, then west to include all drain- the divide into the Tyone River drainages of Augustana Creek and Black age, down an unnamed stream into the Rapids Glacier, then north and east to Tyone River, then down the Tyone include all drainages of McGinnis River to the Susitna River, then down Creek to its confluence with the Delta the south bank of the Susitna River to River, then east in a straight line the mouth of Kosina Creek, then up across the Delta River to Mile 236.7 Kosina Creek to its headwaters, then Richardson Highway, then north along across the divide and down Aspen the Richardson Highway to its junction Creek to the Talkeetna River, then with the Alaska Highway, then east southerly along the boundary of Unit along the Alaska Highway to the west 13 to the Chickaloon River bridge, the bank of the Johnson River, then south point of beginning. along the west bank of the Johnson (B) Unit 13B consists of that portion River and Johnson Glacier to the head of Unit 13 bounded by a line beginning of the Cantwell Glacier, then west at the confluence of the Copper River along the north bank of the Cantwell and the Gulkana River, then up the Glacier and Miller Creek to the Delta east bank of the Copper River to the River. Gakona River, then up the Gakona (C) Except for access and transpor- River and Gakona Glacier to the tation of harvested wildlife on boundary of Unit 13, then westerly Sourdough and Haggard Creeks, Middle along the boundary of Unit 13 to the Fork trails, or other trails designated Susitna Glacier, then southerly along by the Board, you may not use motor- the west bank of the Susitna Glacier ized vehicles for subsistence hunting in and the Susitna River to the Tyone the Sourdough Controlled Use Area. River, then up the Tyone River and The Sourdough Controlled Use Area across the divide to the headwaters of consists of that portion of Unit 13B the West Fork of the Gulkana River, bounded by a line beginning at the con- then down the West Fork of the fluence of Sourdough Creek and the Gulkana River to the confluence of the Gulkana River, then northerly along Gulkana River and the Copper River, Sourdough Creek to the Richardson the point of beginning. Highway at approximately Mile 148, (C) Unit 13C consists of that portion then northerly along the Richardson of Unit 13 east of the Gakona River and Highway to the Middle Fork Trail at Gakona Glacier. approximately Mile 170, then westerly (D) Unit 13D consists of that portion along the trail to the Gulkana River, of Unit 13 south of Unit 13A. then southerly along the east bank of (E) Unit 13E consists of the remain- the Gulkana River to its confluence der of Unit 13. with Sourdough Creek, the point of be- (ii) Within the following areas, the ginning. taking of wildlife for subsistence uses (D) You may not use any motorized is prohibited or restricted on public vehicle or pack animal for hunting, in- lands: cluding the transportation of hunters, (A) You may not take wildlife for their hunting gear, and/or parts of subsistence uses on lands within Mount game from July 26–September 30 in the McKinley National Park as it existed Tonsina Controlled Use Area. The prior to December 2, 1980. Subsistence Tonsina Controlled Use Area consists uses as authorized by this paragraph of that portion of Unit 13D bounded on (n)(13) are permitted in Denali Na- the west by the Richardson Highway tional Preserve and lands added to from the Tiekel River to the Tonsina Denali National Park on December 2, River at Tonsina, on the north along 1980. the south bank of the Tonsina River to (B) You may not use motorized vehi- where the Edgerton Highway crosses cles or pack animals for hunting from the Tonsina River, then along the Aug. 5–25 in the Delta Controlled Use Edgerton Highway to Chitina, on the Area, the boundary of which is defined east by the Copper River from Chitina

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to the Tiekel River, and on the south registration permit for the Hudson by the north bank of the Tiekel River. Lake Residential Treatment Camp. Ad- (iii) Unit-specific regulations: ditionally, 1 bull moose may be taken (A) You may use bait to hunt black Aug. 1–Sep. 20. The animals may be bear between April 15 and June 15. taken by any federally qualified hunter (B) Upon written request by the designated by the Camp Director. The Camp Director to the Glennallen Field hunter must have in his/her possession Office, 2 caribou, sex to be determined the permit and a designated hunter by the Glennallen Field Office Manager permit during all periods that are of the BLM, may be taken from Aug. being hunted. 10–Sep. 30 or Oct. 21–Mar. 31 by Federal

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 3 bears ...... July 1–June 30. Brown Bear: 1 bear. Bears taken within Denali National Park must be sealed within 5 days of Aug. 10–May 31. harvest. That portion within Denali National Park will be closed by announcement of the Su- perintendent after 4 bears have been harvested. Caribou: Units 13A and 13B—2 caribou by Federal registration permit only. The sex of animals Aug. 1–Sep. 30. that may be taken will be announced by the Glennallen Field Office Manager of the Oct. 21–Mar. 31. 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 registration permit only ...... Aug. 1–Sep. 30. Oct. 21–Mar. 31. Sheep: Unit 13, excluding Unit 13D and the Tok Management Area and Delta Controlled Use Aug. 10–Sep. 20. Area—1 ram with 7⁄8 curl or larger horn. Moose: Unit 13E—1 antlered bull moose by Federal registration permit only; only 1 permit will Aug. 1–Sep. 20. be issued per household. Unit 13, remainder—1 antlered bull moose by Federal registration permit only ...... Aug. 1–Sep. 20. 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 Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2 foxes Sep. 1–Mar. 15. 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 per day, 30 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31.

Trapping

Beaver: No limit ...... Sep. 25–May 31. Coyote: No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 28. 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. 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.

(14) Unit 14. (i) Unit 14 consists of the Talkeetna River, and drainages drainages into the northern side of into the south and west bank of the Turnagain Arm west of and excluding Talkeetna River to its confluence with the Portage Creek drainage, drainages Clear Creek, the western side drainages into Knik Arm excluding drainages of of a line going up the south bank of the Chickaloon and Matanuska Rivers Clear Creek to the first unnamed creek in Unit 13, drainages into the northern on the south, then up that creek to side of Cook Inlet east of the Susitna lake 4408, along the northeastern shore River, drainages into the east bank of of lake 4408, then southeast in a the Susitna River downstream from

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straight line to the northernmost fork (C) Unit 14C consists of that portion of the Chickaloon River: of Unit 14 south of Unit 14A. (A) Unit 14A consists of drainages in (ii) In the following areas, the taking Unit 14 bounded on the west by the east of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- bank of the Susitna River, on the north hibited or restricted on public lands: by the north bank of Willow Creek and (A) You may not take wildlife for Peters Creek to its headwaters, then subsistence uses in the Fort Richard- east along the hydrologic divide sepa- son and Elmendorf Air Force Base rating the Susitna River and Knik Arm Management Areas, consisting of the drainages to the outlet creek at lake 4408, on the east by the eastern bound- Fort Richardson and Elmendorf Mili- ary of Unit 14, and on the south by tary Reservations; and Cook Inlet, Knik Arm, the south bank (B) You may not take wildlife for of the Knik River from its mouth to its subsistence uses in the Anchorage junction with Knik Glacier, across the Management Area, consisting of all face of Knik Glacier and along the drainages south of Elmendorf and Fort northern side of Knik Glacier to the Richardson military reservations and Unit 6 boundary; north of and including Rainbow Creek. (B) Unit 14B consists of that portion (iii) Unit-specific regulations: of Unit 14 north of Unit 14A; and

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: Unit 14C—1 bear ...... July 1–June 30. Beaver: Unit 14C—1 beaver per day, 1 in possession ...... May 15–Oct. 31. Coyote: Unit 14C—2 coyotes ...... Sep. 1–Apr. 30. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): Unit 14C—2 foxes ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 15. 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, 10 in possession ...... Sep. 8–Mar. 31. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): Unit 14C—10 per day, 20 in possession ...... Sep. 8–Mar. 31.

Trapping

Beaver: Unit 14C—that portion within the drainages of Glacier Creek, Kern Creek, Peterson Dec. 1–Apr. 15. 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 Phases): Unit 14C—1 fox ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 28. 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.

(15) Unit 15. (i) Unit 15 consists of ing the drainages into Upper Russian that portion of the Kenai Peninsula Lake west of the Chugach National and adjacent islands draining into the Forest boundary: Gulf of Alaska, Cook Inlet, and (A) Unit 15A consists of that portion Turnagain Arm from Gore Point to the of Unit 15 north of the north bank of point where longitude line 150°00′ W. the Kenai River and the northern shore crosses the coastline of Chickaloon Bay of Skilak Lake; in Turnagain Arm, including that area (B) Unit 15B consists of that portion lying west of longitude line 150°00′ W. of Unit 15 south of the north bank of to the mouth of the Russian River, the Kenai River and the northern shore then southerly along the Chugach Na- of Skilak Lake, and north of the north tional Forest boundary to the upper bank of the Kasilof River, the northern end of Upper Russian Lake; and includ-

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shore of Tustumena Lake, Glacier northerly along the Lower Skilak Lake Creek, and Tustumena Glacier; and Campground Road and the Skilak Loop (C) Unit 15C consists of the remain- Road to its westernmost junction with der of Unit 15. the Sterling Highway, then easterly (ii) You may not take wildlife, except along the Sterling Highway to the for grouse, ptarmigan, and hares that point of beginning. may be taken only from October 1 (iii) Unit-specific regulations: through March 1 by bow and arrow (A) You may use bait to hunt black only, in the Skilak Loop Management bear between April 15 and June 15; Area, which consists of that portion of Unit 15A bounded by a line beginning (B) You may not trap furbearers for at the easternmost junction of the subsistence in the Skilak Loop Wildlife Sterling Highway and the Skilak Loop Management Area; (milepost 76.3), then due south to the (C) You may not trap marten in that south bank of the Kenai River, then portion of Unit 15B east of the Kenai southerly along the south bank of the River, Skilak Lake, Skilak River, and Kenai River to its confluence with Skilak Glacier; and Skilak Lake, then westerly along the (D) You may not take red fox in Unit northern shore of Skilak Lake to 15 by any means other than a steel trap Lower Skilak Lake Campground, then or snare.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: Units 15A and 15B—2 bears by Federal registration permit ...... July 1–June 30. Unit 15C—3 bears ...... July 1–June 30. Brown Bear: Unit 15—1 bear every 4 regulatory years by Federal registration permit. The sea- Sep. 1–Nov. 30, to be an- son may be opened or closed by announcement from the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge nounced and Apr. 1–June Manager after consultation with ADF&G and the Chair of the Southcentral Alaska Subsist- 15, to be announced. ence Regional Advisory Council. Moose: Unit 15A—Skilak Loop Wildlife Management Area ...... No open season. Units 15A, remainder, 15B, and 15C—1 antlered bull with spike-fork or 50-inch ant- Aug. 10–Sep. 20. lers or with 3 or more brow tines on either antler, by Federal registration permit only. Units 15B and 15C—1 antlered bull with spike-fork or 50-inch antlers or with 3 or Oct. 20–Nov. 10. 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 permit only ...... Aug. 10–Sep. 20. 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 National Wildlife Refuge—2 wolves ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. 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 possession ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31. Unit 15C—20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Dec. 31. Unit 15C—5 per day, 10 in possession ...... Jan. 1–Mar. 31.

Trapping

Beaver: 20 beaver per season ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. Coyote: No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): 1 Fox ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 28. Lynx: No limit ...... Jan. 1–31. Marten: Unit 15B—that portion east of the Kenai River, Skilak Lake, Skilak River, and Skilak No open season. 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 Yentna River from its mouth upstream drainages into Cook Inlet between Re- to the Kahiltna River, east of the east doubt Creek and the Susitna River, in- bank of the Kahiltna River, and east of cluding Redoubt Creek drainage, the Kahiltna Glacier; and Kalgin Island, and the drainages on the (B) Unit 16B consists of the remain- western side of the Susitna River (in- der of Unit 16. cluding the Susitna River) upstream to (ii) You may not take wildlife for its confluence with the Chulitna River; subsistence uses in the Mount McKin- the drainages into the western side of ley National Park, as it existed prior the Chulitna River (including the to December 2, 1980. Subsistence uses Chulitna River) upstream to the as authorized by this paragraph (n)(16) Tokositna River, and drainages into are permitted in Denali National Pre- the southern side of the Tokositna serve and lands added to Denali Na- River upstream to the base of the tional Park on December 2, 1980. Tokositna Glacier, including the drain- (iii) Unit-specific regulations: age of the Kahiltna Glacier: (A) You may use bait to hunt black (A) Unit 16A consists of that portion bear between April 15 and June 15. of Unit 16 east of the east bank of the (B) [Reserved]

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 west of, and including the Kustatan Sep. 1–15. River drainage—1 bull. Unit 16B–Denali National Preserve only—1 bull by Federal registration permit. One Sep. 1–30. Federal registration permit for moose issued per household. Dec. 1–Feb. 28. 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 Phases): 2 foxes ...... Sep. 1–Feb. 15. 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 possession ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31.

Trapping

Beaver: No limit ...... Oct. 10–May 15. Coyote: No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 10–Feb. 28. 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.

(17) Unit 17. (i) Unit 17 consists of (B) Unit 17B consists of the Nushagak drainages into Bristol Bay and the Ber- River drainage upstream from, and in- ing Sea between Etolin Point and Cape cluding the Mulchatna River drainage Newenham, and all islands between and the Wood River drainage upstream these points including Hagemeister Is- from the outlet of Lake Beverley; and land and the Walrus Islands: (C) Unit 17C consists of the remain- (A) Unit 17A consists of the drainages der of Unit 17. between Cape Newenham and Cape (ii) In the following areas, the taking Constantine, and Hagemeister Island of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- and the Walrus Islands; hibited or restricted on public lands:

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(A) Except for aircraft and boats and (B) You may hunt brown bear by in legal hunting camps, you may not State registration permit in lieu of a use any motorized vehicle for hunting resident tag if you have obtained a ungulates, bear, wolves, and wolverine, State registration permit prior to including transportation of hunters hunting. and parts of ungulates, bear, wolves, or (C) If you have a trapping license, wolverine in the Upper Mulchatna Con- you may use a firearm to take beaver trolled Use Area consisting of Unit 17B, in Unit 17 from April 15–May 31. You from Aug. 1–Nov. 1. may not take beaver with a firearm (B) [Reserved] (iii) Unit-specific regulations: under a trapping license on National (A) You may use bait to hunt black Park Service lands. bear between April 15 and June 15.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 2 bears ...... Aug. 1–May 31. Brown Bear: Unit 17—1 bear by State registration permit only ...... Sep. 1–May 31. Caribou: Unit 17A–all drainages west of Right Hand Point—2 caribou by State registration per- Aug. 1–Mar. 31. mit Units 17A and 17C–that portion of 17A and 17C consisting of the Nushagak Penin- Aug. 1–Mar. 31. sula 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—selected drainages; a harvest limit of up to Season may be announced be- 2 caribou by State registration permit will be determined at the time the season is tween Aug. 1–Mar. 31. announced. Units 17B and 17C–that portion of 17C east of the Wood River and Wood River Aug. 1–Mar. 31. Lakes—2 caribou by State registration permit. Sheep: 1 ram with full curl or larger horn ...... Aug. 10–Sep. 20. Moose: Unit 17A—1 bull by State registration permit Aug. 25–Sep. 20. Unit 17A—up to 2 moose; one antlered bull by State registration permit, one Up to a 31-day season may be antlerless moose by State registration permit. announced between Dec. 1– 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 Phases): 2 foxes ...... Sep. 1–Feb. 15. Hare (Snowshoe and Tundra): 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–Mar. 31. Grouse (Spruce and Ruffed): 15 per day, 30 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

Beaver: Unit 17—No limit Oct. 10–Mar. 31. Unit 17—2 beaver per day. Only firearms may be used ...... Apr. 15–May 31. 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 Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. 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 Unit 18 bounded by a line from Lower that area draining into the Yukon and Kalskag on the Kuskokwim River, Kuskokwim Rivers westerly and down- northwesterly to Russian Mission on stream from a line starting at the the Yukon River, then east along the downriver boundary of Paimiut on the north bank of the Yukon River to the north bank of the Yukon River then old site of Paimiut, then back to Lower south across the Yukon River to the Kalskag, you are not allowed to use northern terminus of the Paimiut Por- aircraft for hunting any ungulate, tage, then south along the Paimiut bear, wolf, or wolverine, including the Portage to its intersection with transportation of any hunter and Arhymot Lake, then south along the ungulate, bear, wolf, or wolverine part; northern and western bank of Arhymot however, this does not apply to trans- Lake to the outlet at Crooked Creek portation of a hunter or ungulate, bear, (locally known as Johnson River), then wolf, or wolverine part by aircraft be- along the south bank of Crooked Creek tween publicly owned airports in the downstream to the northern terminus Controlled Use Area or between a pub- of Crooked Creek to the Yukon- licly owned airport within the Area Kuskokwim Portage (locally known as and points outside the Area. the Mud Creek Tramway), then along the west side of the tramway to Mud (iii) Unit-specific regulations: Creek, then along the westerly bank of (A) If you have a trapping license, Mud Creek downstream to an unnamed you may use a firearm to take beaver slough of the Kuskokwim River (lo- in Unit 18 from April 1 through June 10. cally known as First Slough or (B) You may hunt brown bear by Kalskag Slough), then along the west State registration permit in lieu of a bank of this unnamed slough down- resident tag if you have obtained a stream to its confluence with the State registration permit prior to Kuskokwim River, then southeast hunting. across the Kuskokwim River to its (C) You may take caribou from a southerly bank, then along the south boat moving under power in Unit 18. bank of the Kuskokwim River upriver (D) You may take moose from a boat to the confluence of a Kuskokwim moving under power in that portion of River slough locally known as Old Unit 18 west of a line running from the River, then across Old River to the mouth of the Ishkowik River to the downriver terminus of the island closest point of Dall Lake, then to the formed by Old River and the east bank of the Johnson River at its Kuskokwim River, then along the entrance into Nunavakanukakslak north bank of the main channel of Old Lake (N 60°59.41′ Latitude; W 162°22.14′ River to Igyalleq Creek (Whitefish Longitude), continuing upriver along a Creek), then along the south and west line 1⁄2 mile south and east of, and par- bank of Igyalleq Creek to Whitefish alleling a line along the southerly bank Lake, then directly across Whitefish of the Johnson River to the confluence Lake to Ophir Creek, then along the of the east bank of Crooked Creek, west bank of Ophir Creek to its head- then continuing upriver to the outlet waters at 61° 10.22’ N. lat., 159° 46.05’ W. at Arhymot Lake, then following the long., and the drainages flowing into south bank west to the Unit 18 border. the Bering Sea from Cape Newenham on the south to and including the (E) Taking of wildlife in Unit 18 while Pastolik River drainage on the north; in possession of lead shot size T, .20 Nunivak, St. Matthews, and adjacent caliber or less in diameter, is prohib- islands between Cape Newenham and ited. the Pastolik River, and all seaward wa- (F) You may not pursue with a mo- ters and lands within 3 miles of these torized vehicle an ungulate that is at coastlines. or near a full gallop. (ii) In the Kalskag Controlled Use (G) You may use artificial light when Area, which consists of that portion of taking a bear at a den site.

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Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 3 bears ...... July 1–June 30. Brown Bear: 1 bear by State registration permit only ...... Sep. 1–May 31. Caribou: Unit 18–that portion to the east and south of the Kuskokwim River—2 caribou by Aug. 1–Mar. 15. State registration permit. Unit 18, remainder—2 caribou by State registration permit ...... Aug. 1–Mar. 15. Moose: Unit 18–that portion east of a line running from the mouth of the Ishkowik River to the Sep. 1–30. closest point of Dall Lake, then to the east bank of the Johnson River at its entrance into Nunavakanukakslak Lake (N 60°59.41′ Latitude; W162°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; quotas will be announced annually by the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge Man- ager 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 and including the Kanektok River drainages to the Goodnews River No open season. drainage. Federal public lands are closed to the taking of moose by all users. Unit 18––Goodnews River drainage and south to the Unit 18 boundary––1 antlered Sep. 1–30 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—2 moose, only one of which may be antlered. Antlered bulls may Aug. 1–Apr. 30. 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 Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2 foxes Sep. 1–Mar. 15. may be taken prior to Oct. 1. Hare (Snowshoe and Tundra): No limit ...... July 1–June 30. 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 possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): 15 per day, 30 in possession ...... Aug. 10–May 30.

Trapping

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 Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. Lynx: No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. Marten: No limit ...... Nov. 10–Mar. 31. 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–Mar. 31.

(19) Unit 19. (i) Unit 19 consists of the the west side of the tramway to Mud Kuskokwim River drainage upstream, Creek, then along the westerly bank of excluding the drainages of Arhymot Mud Creek downstream to an unnamed Lake, from a line starting at the outlet slough of the Kuskokwim River (lo- of Arhymot Lake at Crooked Creek (locally known as First Slough or cally known as Johnson River), then Kalskag Slough), then along the west along the south bank of Crooked Creek bank of this unnamed slough down- downstream to the northern terminus stream to its confluence with the of Crooked Creek to the Yukon- Kuskokwim River, then southeast Kuskokwim Portage (locally known as across the Kuskokwim River to its the Mud Creek Tramway), then along southerly bank, then along the south

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bank of the Kuskokwim River upriver McKinley National Park as it existed to the confluence of a Kuskokwim prior to December 2, 1980. Subsistence River slough locally known as Old uses as authorized by this paragraph River, then across Old River to the (n)(19) are permitted in Denali Na- downriver terminus of the island tional Preserve and lands added to formed by Old River and the Denali National Park on December 2, Kuskokwim River, then along the 1980. north bank of the main channel of Old (B) In the Upper Kuskokwim Con- River to Igyalleq Creek (Whitefish trolled Use Area, which consists of that Creek), then along the south and west portion of Unit 19D upstream from the bank of Igyalleq Creek to Whitefish mouth of the Selatna River, but ex- Lake, then directly across Whitefish cluding the Selatna and Black River Lake to Ophir Creek then along the drainages, to a line extending from west bank of Ophir Creek to its head- Dyckman Mountain on the northern waters at 61° 10.22’ N. lat., 159° 46.05’ W. Unit 19D boundary southeast to the long.: 1,610-foot crest of Munsatli Ridge, then (A) Unit 19A consists of the south along Munsatli Ridge to the Kuskokwim River drainage down- 2,981-foot peak of Telida Mountain, stream from and including the Moose then northeast to the intersection of Creek drainage on the north bank and the western boundary of Denali Na- downstream from and including the tional Preserve with the Minchumina– Stony River drainage on the south Telida winter trail, then south along bank, excluding Unit 19B; the western boundary of Denali Na- (B) Unit 19B consists of the Aniak tional Preserve to the southern bound- River drainage upstream from and in- ary of Unit 19D, you may not use air- cluding the Salmon River drainage, the craft for hunting moose, including Holitna River drainage upstream from transportation of any moose hunter or and including the Bakbuk Creek drain- moose part; however, this does not age, that area south of a line from the apply to transportation of a moose mouth of Bakbuk Creek to the radar hunter or moose part by aircraft be- dome at Sparrevohn Air Force Base, in- tween publicly owned airports in the cluding the Hoholitna River drainage Controlled Use Area, or between a pub- upstream from that line, and the Stony licly owned airport within the area and River drainage upstream from and in- points outside the area. cluding the Can Creek drainage; (iii) Unit-specific regulations: (C) Unit 19C consists of that portion (A) You may use bait to hunt black of Unit 19 south and east of a line from bear between April 15 and June 30. Benchmark M#1.26 (approximately 1.26 (B) You may hunt brown bear by miles south of the northwestern corner State registration permit in lieu of a of the original Mt. McKinley National resident tag in those portions of Park boundary) to the peak of Lone Units19A and 19B downstream of and Mountain, then due west to Big River, including the Aniak River drainage if including the Big River drainage up- you have obtained a State registration stream from that line, and including permit prior to hunting. the Swift River drainage upstream (C) In Unit 19C, individual residents from and including the North Fork of Nikolai may harvest sheep during drainage; and the Aug. 10 to Sep. 20 season and not (D) Unit 19D consists of the remain- have that animal count against the der of Unit 19. community harvest limit (during the (ii) In the following areas, the taking Oct. 1 to Mar. 30 season). Individual of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- residents of Nikolai that harvest a hibited or restricted on public land: sheep under State regulations may not (A) You may not take wildlife for participate in the Oct. 1 to Mar. 30 subsistence uses on lands within Mount community harvest.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

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Harvest limits Open season

Brown Bear: Units 19A and 19B–those portions which are downstream of and including the Aug. 10–June 30. Aniak River drainage—1 bear by State registration permit. Units 19A, remainder, 19B, remainder, and Unit 19D—1 bear ...... Aug. 10–June 30. Caribou: Units 19A and 19B–(excluding rural Alaska residents of Lime Village)—2 caribou by Aug. 1–Mar. 15. State registration permit. Unit 19C—1 caribou ...... Aug. 10–Oct. 10. Unit 19D–south and east of the Kuskokwim River and North Fork of the Kuskokwim Aug. 10–Sep. 30. River—1 caribou. Nov. 1–Jan. 31. Unit 19D, remainder—1 caribou ...... Aug. 10–Sep. 30. Unit 19—Residents domiciled in Lime Village only—no individual harvest limit but a July 1–June 30. village harvest quota of 200 caribou; cows and calves may not be taken fromApr. 1–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 National Park and Preserve–residents of Oct. 1–Mar. 30. 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—no individual harvest limit, but a village har- July 1–June 30. vest quota of 28 bulls (including those taken under the State permits). Reporting will be by a community reporting system. Unit 19A–North of the Kuskokwim River, upstream from but excluding the George No open season. River drainage, and south of the Kuskokwim River upstream from and including the Downey Creek drainage, not including the Lime Village Management Area; Federal public lands are closed to the taking of moose. Unit 19A, remainder—1 antlered bull by Federal drawing permit or a State permit. Sep. 1–20. 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. The Refuge Manager of the Yukon Delta NWR, in cooperation with the BLM Field Office Manager, will annually establish the harvest quota and number of permits to be issued in coordination with the State Tier I hunt. If the allowable harvest level is reached before the regular season closing date, the Refuge Manager, in consultation with the BLM Field Office Manager, will announce an early closure of Federal public lands to all moose hunting. Unit 19B—1 bull with spike-fork or 50-inch antlers or antlers with 4 or more brow tines Sep. 1–20. on one side. Unit 19C—1 antlered bull ...... Sep. 1–20. Unit 19C—1 bull by State registration permit ...... Jan. 15–Feb. 15. Unit 19D–that portion of the Upper Kuskokwim Controlled Use Area within the North Sep. 1–30. 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 Controlled Use Area—1 bull ...... Sep. 1–30. Dec. 1–Feb. 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 Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2 foxes Sep. 1–Mar. 15. 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 per day, 30 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

Beaver: No limit ...... Nov. 1–June 10. Coyote: No limit ...... Nov. 1–Mar. 31. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 1–Mar. 31. 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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drainage, drainages into the south 5–25 in the Delta Controlled Use Area, bank of the Yukon River upstream the boundary of which is defined as: a from and including the Charley River line beginning at the confluence of Mil- drainage, the Ladue River and ler Creek and the Delta River, then Fortymile River drainages, and the west to vertical angle benchmark Mil- Tanana River drainage north of Unit 13 ler, then west to include all drainages and downstream from the east bank of of Augustana Creek and Black Rapids the Robertson River: Glacier, then north and east to include (A) Unit 20A consists of that portion all drainages of McGinnis Creek to its of Unit 20 bounded on the south by the confluence with the Delta River, then Unit 13 boundary, bounded on the east east in a straight line across the Delta by the west bank of the Delta River, River to Mile 236.7 of the Richardson bounded on the north by the north Highway, then north along the Rich- bank of the Tanana River from its con- ardson Highway to its junction with fluence with the Delta River down- the Alaska Highway, then east along stream to its confluence with the the Alaska Highway to the west bank Nenana River, and bounded on the west of the Johnson River, then south along by the east bank of the Nenana River. the west bank of the Johnson River and (B) Unit 20B consists of drainages Johnson Glacier to the head of the into the northern bank of the Tanana Canwell Glacier, then west along the River from and including Hot Springs north bank of the Canwell Glacier and Slough upstream to and including the Miller Creek to the Delta River. Banner Creek drainage. (C) You may not use firearms, snow- (C) Unit 20C consists of that portion mobiles, licensed highway vehicles or of Unit 20 bounded on the east by the motorized vehicles, except aircraft and east bank of the Nenana River and on the north by the north bank of the boats, in the Dalton Highway Corridor Tanana River downstream from the Management Area, which consists of Nenana River. those portions of Units 20, 24, 25, and 26 (D) Unit 20D consists of that portion extending 5 miles from each side of the of Unit 20 bounded on the east by the Dalton Highway from the Yukon River east bank of the Robertson River and to milepost 300 of the Dalton Highway, on the west by the west bank of the except as follows: Residents living Delta River, and drainages into the within the Dalton Highway Corridor north bank of the Tanana River from Management Area may use snowmo- its confluence with the Robertson biles only for the subsistence taking of River downstream to, but excluding, wildlife. You may use licensed highway the Banner Creek drainage. vehicles only on designated roads with- (E) Unit 20E consists of drainages in the Dalton Highway Corridor Man- into the south bank of the Yukon River agement Area. The residents of Alatna, upstream from and including the Char- Allakaket, Anaktuvuk Pass, Bettles, ley River drainage, and the Ladue Evansville, Stevens Village, and resi- River drainage. dents living within the Corridor may (F) Unit 20F consists of the remain- use firearms within the Corridor only der of Unit 20. for subsistence taking of wildlife. (ii) In the following areas, the taking (D) You may not use any motorized of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- vehicle for hunting August 5–Sep- hibited or restricted on public land: tember 20 in the Glacier Mountain Con- (A) You may not take wildlife for trolled Use Area, which consists of that subsistence uses on lands within Mount portion of Unit 20E bounded by a line McKinley National Park as it existed beginning at Mile 140 of the Taylor prior to December 2, 1980. Subsistence Highway, then north along the high- uses as authorized by this paragraph way to Eagle, then west along the cat (n)(20) are permitted in Denali Na- trail from Eagle to Crooked Creek, tional Preserve and lands added to then from Crooked Creek southwest Denali National Park on December 2, along the west bank of Mogul Creek to 1980. its headwaters on North Peak, then (B) You may not use motorized vehi- west across North Peak to the head- cles or pack animals for hunting Aug. waters of Independence Creek, then

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southwest along the west bank of Inde- of Ester Dome, then down Sheep Creek pendence Creek to its confluence with to its confluence with Goldstream the North Fork of the Fortymile River, Creek, then easterly along Goldstream then easterly along the south bank of Creek to Sheep Creek Road, then north the North Fork of the Fortymile River on Sheep Creek Road to Murphy Dome to its confluence with Champion Creek, Road, then west on Murphy Dome Road then across the North Fork of the to Old Murphy Dome Road, then east Fortymile River to the south bank of on Old Murphy Dome Road to the El- Champion Creek and easterly along the liot Highway, then south on the Elliot south bank of Champion Creek to its Highway to Goldstream Creek, then confluence with Little Champion easterly along Goldstream Creek to its Creek, then northeast along the east confluence with First Chance Creek, bank of Little Champion Creek to its Davidson Ditch, then southeasterly headwaters, then northeasterly in a di- along the Davidson Ditch to its con- rect line to Mile 140 on the Taylor fluence with the tributary to Highway; however, this does not pro- Goldstream Creek in Section 29, then hibit motorized access via, or transpor- downstream along the tributary to its tation of harvested wildlife on, the Taylor Highway or any airport. confluence with Goldstream Creek, (E) You may by permit hunt moose then in a straight line to First Chance on the Minto Flats Management Area, Creek, then up First Chance Creek to which consists of that portion of Unit Tungsten Hill, then southerly along 20 bounded by the Elliot Highway be- Steele Creek to its confluence with ginning at Mile 118, then northeasterly Ruby Creek, then upstream along Ruby to Mile 96, then east to the Tolovana Creek to Esro Road, then south on Esro Hotsprings Dome, then east to the Win- Road to Chena Hot Springs Road, then ter Cat Trail, then along the Cat Trail east on Chena Hot Springs Road to south to the Old Telegraph Trail at Nordale Road, then south on Nordale Dunbar, then westerly along the trail Road to the Chena River, to its inter- to a point where it joins the Tanana section with the Trans-Alaska Pipeline River 3 miles above Old Minto, then right of way, then southeasterly along along the north bank of the Tanana the easterly edge of the Trans-Alaska River (including all channels and Pipeline right of way to the Chena sloughs except Swan Neck Slough), to River, then along the north bank of the the confluence of the Tanana and Chena River to the Moose Creek dike, Tolovana Rivers and then northerly to then southerly along the Moose Creek the point of beginning. dike to its intersection with the (F) You may hunt moose only by bow Tanana River, and then westerly along and arrow in the Fairbanks Manage- the north bank of the Tanana River to ment Area. The Area consists of that the point of beginning. portion of Unit 20B bounded by a line (iii) Unit-specific regulations: from the confluence of Rosie Creek and (A) You may use bait to hunt black the Tanana River, northerly along bear April 15–June 30; you may use bait Rosie Creek to Isberg Road, then to hunt wolves on FWS and BLM lands. northeasterly on Isberg Road to Crip- ple Creek Road, then northeasterly on (B) You may not use a steel trap or a Cripple Creek Road to the Parks High- snare using cable smaller than 3/32-inch way, then north on the Parks Highway diameter to trap coyotes or wolves in to Alder Creek, then westerly to the Unit 20E during April and October. middle fork of Rosie Creek through (C) Residents of Units 20 and 21 may section 26 to the Parks Highway, then take up to three moose per regulatory east along the Parks Highway to Alder year for the celebration known as the Creek, then upstream along Alder Nuchalawoyya Potlatch, under the Creek to its confluence with Emma terms of a Federal registration permit. Creek, then upstream along Emma Permits will be issued to individuals at Creek to its headwaters, then north- the request of the Native Village of erly along the hydrographic divide be- Tanana only. This three-moose limit is tween Goldstream Creek drainages and not cumulative with that permitted by Cripple Creek drainages to the summit the State.

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Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

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—1 caribou; a joint State/Federal registration permit is required. During the Aug. 10–Sep. 30. Aug. 10–Sep. 30 season, the harvest is restricted to 1 bull. The harvest quota for the period Nov. 1–Mar. 31. Aug. 10–29 in Units 20E, 20F, and 25C is 100 caribou. During the Nov. 1–Mar. 31 season, area closures or hunt restrictions may be announced when Nelchina caribou are present in a mix of more than 1 Nelchina caribou to 15 Fortymile caribou, except when the number of caribou present is low enough that fewer than 50 Nelchina caribou will be harvested regardless of the mixing ratio for the two herds. Unit 20F—north of the Yukon River—1 caribou ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31. Unit 20F—east of the Dalton Highway and south of the Yukon River—1 caribou; a Aug. 10–Sep. 30. joint State/Federal registration permit is required. During the Aug. 10–Sep. 30 sea- Nov. 1–Mar. 31. son, the harvest is restricted to 1 bull. The harvest quota for the period Aug. 10–29 in Units 20E, 20F, and 25C is 100 caribou. Moose: Unit 20A—1 antlered bull ...... Sep. 1–20. Unit 20B—that portion within the Minto Flats Management Area—1 bull by Federal Sep. 1–20. registration permit only. Jan. 10–Feb. 28. Unit 20B, remainder—1 antlered bull ...... Sep. 1–20. Unit 20C–that portion within Denali National Park and Preserve west of the Toklat Sep. 1–30. River, excluding lands within Mount McKinley National Park as it existed prior to Nov. 15–Dec. 15. 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; however, white-phased or partial albino (more Sep. 1–30. than 50 percent white) moose may not be taken. Unit 20E—that portion within Yukon–Charley Rivers National Preserve—1 bull ...... Aug. 20–Sep. 30. Unit 20E—that portion drained by the Middle Fork of the Fortymile River upstream Aug. 20–Sep. 30. from and including the Joseph Creek drainage—1 bull. Unit 20E, remainder—1 bull by joint Federal/State registration permit ...... Aug. 20–Sep. 30. Unit 20F—that portion within the Dalton Highway Corridor Management Area—1 ant- Sep. 1–25. lered 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 larger ...... Aug. 10–Sep. 20. Unit 20, remainder ...... No open season. Beaver: Unit 20E—Yukon–Charley Rivers National Preserve—6 beaver per season. Meat from Sep. 20–May 15. harvested beaver must be salvaged for human consumption. Coyote: 10 coyotes ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2 foxes Sep. 1–Mar. 15. may be taken prior to Oct. 1. Hare (Snowshoe): No limit ...... July 1–June 30. Lynx: Units 20A, 20B, and that portion of 20C east of the Teklanika River—2 lynx ...... Dec. 1–Jan. 31. Unit 20E—2 lynx ...... Nov. 1–Jan. 31. Unit 20, remainder—2 lynx ...... Dec. 1–Jan. 31. Muskrat: Unit 20E, that portion within Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve—No limit ...... Sep. 20–June 10. Unit 20C, that portion within Denali National Park and Preserve—25 muskrat ...... Nov. 1–June 10. Unit 20, remainder ...... No open season. Wolf: Unit 20—10 wolves ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Unit 20C, that portion within Denali National Park and Preserve—1 wolf during the Aug. 10–Oct. 31. Aug. 10–Oct. 31 period; 5 wolves during the Nov. 1–Apr. 30 period, for a total of 6 Nov. 1–Apr. 30. 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 20A, 20B, 20C, 20E, and 20F—15 per day, Aug. 10–Mar. 31. 30 in possession. Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): Unit 20—those portions within 5 miles of Alaska Route 5 (Taylor Aug. 10–Mar. 31. 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 possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

Beaver: Units 20A, 20B, 20C, and 20F—No limit ...... Nov. 1–Apr. 15. Unit 20E—No limit. Hide or meat must be salvaged. Traps, snares, bow and arrow, or Sep. 15–June 10. 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 Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 28. Lynx: Unit 20A, 20B, and 20C east of the Teklanika River—No limit ...... Dec. 15–Feb. 15. Unit 20E—No limit ...... Nov. 1–Mar. 15. Unit 20F and 20C, remainder—No limit ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 28.

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Marten: No limit ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 28. 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.

(21) Unit 21. (i) Unit 21 consists of boundary of Paimiut on the north bank drainages into the Yukon River and of the Yukon River, then south across Arhymot Lake upstream from a line the Yukon River to the northern ter- starting at the downriver boundary of minus of the Paimiut Portage, then Paimiut on the north bank of the south along the Portage to its intersec- Yukon River then south across the tion with Arhymot Lake, then along Yukon River to the northern terminus the northern and western bank of of the Paimiut Portage, then south Arhymot Lake to the outlet at Crook- along the Portage to its intersection ed Creek (locally known as Johnson with Arhymot Lake, then south along River) drainage, then to, but not in- the northern and western bank of cluding, the Blackburn Creek drainage, Arhymot Lake to the outlet at Crook- and the Innoko River drainage down- ed Creek (locally known as Johnson stream from the Iditarod River drain- River) drainage then to, but not includ- age. ing, the Tozitna River drainage on the (ii) In the following areas, the taking north bank, and to but not including of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- the Tanana River drainage on the hibited or restricted on public land: south bank, and excluding the (A) The Koyukuk Controlled Use Koyukuk River drainage upstream Area, which consists of those portions from the Dulbi River drainage: of Units 21 and 24 bounded by a line (A) Unit 21A consists of the Innoko from the north bank of the Yukon River drainage upstream from and in- River at Koyukuk at 64°52.58′ N lat., cluding the Iditarod River drainage. 157°43.10′ W long., then northerly to the (B) Unit 21B consists of the Yukon confluences of the Honhosa and Kateel River drainage upstream from Ruby Rivers at 65°28.42′ N lat., 157°44.89′ W and east of the Ruby–Poorman Road, long., then northeasterly to the downstream from and excluding the confluences of Billy Hawk Creek and Tozitna River and Tanana River drain- the Huslia River (65°57′ N lat., 156°41′ W ages, and excluding the Melozitna long.) at 65°56.66′ N lat., 156°40.81′ W River drainage upstream from Grayling long., then easterly to the confluence Creek. of the forks of the Dakli River at (C) Unit 21C consists of the Melozitna 66°02.56′ N lat., 156° 12.71′ W long., then River drainage upstream from Grayling easterly to the confluence of McLanes Creek, and the Dulbi River drainage Creek and the Hogatza River at66°00.31′ upstream from and including the Cot- N lat., 155°18.57′ W long., then south- tonwood Creek drainage. westerly to the crest of Hochandochtla (D) Unit 21D consists of the Yukon Mountain at 65°31.87′ N lat., 154°52.18′ W River drainage from and including the long., then southwest to the mouth of Blackburn Creek drainage upstream to Cottonwood Creek at 65°3.00′ N lat., Ruby, including the area west of the 156°06.43′ W long., then southwest to Ruby–Poorman Road, excluding the Bishop Rock (Yistletaw) at 64°49.35′ N Koyukuk River drainage upstream lat., 157° 21.73′ W long., then westerly from the Dulbi River drainage, and ex- along the north bank of the Yukon cluding the Dulbi River drainage up- River (including Koyukuk Island) to stream from Cottonwood Creek. the point of beginning, is closed during (E) Unit 21E consists of that portion moose hunting seasons to the use of of Unit 21 in the Yukon River and aircraft for hunting moose, including Arhymot Lake drainages upstream transportation of any moose hunter or from a line starting at the downriver moose part; however, this does not

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apply to transportation of a moose tained a State registration permit hunter or moose part by aircraft be- prior to hunting. Aircraft may not be tween publicly owned airports in the used in any manner for brown bear controlled use area or between a pub- hunting under the authority of a brown licly owned airport within the area and bear State registration permit, includ- points outside the area; all hunters on ing transportation of hunters, bears, or the Koyukuk River passing the parts of bears; however, this does not ADF&G-operated check station at apply to transportation of bear hunters Ella’s Cabin (15 miles upstream from or bear parts by regularly scheduled the Yukon on the Koyukuk River) are flights to and between communities by required to stop and report to ADF&G carriers that normally provide sched- personnel at the check station. uled service to this area, nor does it (B) The Paradise Controlled Use apply to transportation of aircraft to Area, which consists of that portion of or between publicly owned airports. Unit 21 bounded by a line beginning at (iv) Unit-specific regulations: the old village of Paimiut, then north (A) You may use bait to hunt black along the west bank of the Yukon bear between April 15 and June 30; and River to Paradise, then northwest to in the Koyukuk Controlled Use Area, the mouth of Stanstrom Creek on the you may also use bait to hunt black Bonasila River, then northeast to the bear between September 1 and Sep- mouth of the Anvik River, then along tember 25. the west bank of the Yukon River to (B) If you have a trapping license, the lower end of Eagle Island (approxi- you may use a firearm to take beaver mately 45 miles north of Grayling), in Unit 21(E) from Nov. 1–June 10. then to the mouth of the Iditarod (C) The residents of Units 20 and 21 River, then extending 2 miles easterly may take up to three moose per regu- down the east bank of the Innoko River latory year for the celebration known to its confluence with Paimiut Slough, as the Nuchalawoyya Potlatch, under then south along the east bank of the terms of a Federal registration per- Paimiut Slough to its mouth, and then mit. Permits will be issued to individ- to the old village of Paimiut, is closed uals only at the request of the Native during moose hunting seasons to the Village of Tanana. This three-moose use of aircraft for hunting moose, in- limit is not cumulative with that per- cluding transportation of any moose mitted by the State. hunter or part of moose; however, this (D) The residents of Unit 21 may take does not apply to transportation of a up to three moose per regulatory year moose hunter or part of moose by air- for the celebration known as the craft between publicly owned airports Kaltag/Nulato Stickdance, under the in the Controlled Use Area or between terms of a Federal registration permit. a publicly owned airport within the Permits will be issued to individuals area and points outside the area. only at the request of the Native Vil- (iii) In Unit 21D, you may hunt brown lage of Kaltag or Nulato. This three- bear by State registration permit in moose limit is not cumulative with lieu of a resident tag if you have ob- that permitted by the State.

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Hunting

Black Bear: 3 bears ...... July 1–June 30. Brown Bear: Unit 21D—1 bear by State registration permit only ...... Aug. 10–June 30. 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 River and downstream No open season. from Ukawutni Creek. Unit 21C—the Dulbi and Melozitna River drainages downstream No open season. from Big Creek. Unit 21B remainder, 21C remainder, and 21E—1 caribou ...... Aug. 10–Sep. 30.

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Unit 21D—north of the Yukon River and east of the Koyukuk Winter season to be announced. River—caribou may be taken 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 National Wildlife Refuge Sep. 5–Oct. 1. downstream from and including the Little Mud River drainage—1 bull. A State registration permit is required from Sep. 5–25. A Federal registration permit is required from Sep. 26–Oct. 1. Unit 21B—that portion within the Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge Five-day season to be announced between Dec. 1 downstream from and including the Little Mud River drainage—1 and Mar. 31. 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 bull; 1 antlerless Sep. 1–25. moose by Federal permit if authorized by announcement by the Mar. 1–5 season to be announced. Koyukuk/Nowitna 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 is no Mar. 1–5 season Apr. 10–15 season to be announced. and if authorized by announcement by the Koyukuk/Nowitna NWR manager and BLM Central Yukon field office manager. A harvestable surplus of bulls will be determined for a quota. An- nouncement 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 Regional Advisory Council and Middle Yukon and Koyukuk River Fish and Game Advisory Committee. Unit 21D, remainder—1 moose; however, antlerless moose may Aug. 22–31. be taken only during Sep. 21–25 and the Mar. 1–5 season if au- Sep. 5–25. thorized jointly by the Koyukuk/Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge Mar. 1–5 season to be announced. Manager and the Central Yukon Field Office Manager, Bureau of Land Management. 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. Announcement for the antlerless moose seasons and cow quotas will be made after consultation with the ADF&G area biologist and the Chairs of the Western Interior Regional Advisory Council and the Mid- dle Yukon Fish and Game Advisory Committee. Unit 21E—1 moose; however, only bulls may be taken from Aug. Aug. 25–Sep. 30. 25–Sep. 30. During the Feb. 15—Mar. 15 season, a Federal registration permit Feb. 15–Mar. 15. 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 River 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 Phases): 10 foxes; however, no Sep. 1–Mar. 15. 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 per day, 30 in possession .... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

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Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 28. 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.

(22) Unit 22. (i) Unit 22 consists of carriers that normally provide sched- Bering Sea, Norton Sound, Bering uled service to this area, nor does it Strait, Chukchi Sea, and Kotzebue apply to transportation of aircraft to Sound drainages from, but excluding, or between publicly owned airports. the Pastolik River drainage in south- (iii) Unit-specific regulations: ern Norton Sound to, but not includ- (A) If you have a trapping license, ing, the Goodhope River drainage in you may use a firearm to take beaver Southern Kotzebue Sound, and all adja- in Unit 22 during the established sea- cent islands in the Bering Sea between sons. the mouths of the Goodhope and (B) Coyote, incidentally taken with a Pastolik Rivers: trap or snare, may be used for subsist- (A) Unit 22A consists of Norton ence purposes. Sound drainages from, but excluding, (C) A snowmachine may be used to the Pastolik River drainage to, and in- position a hunter to select individual cluding, the Ungalik River drainage, caribou for harvest provided that the and Stuart and Besboro Islands. animals are not shot from a moving (B) Unit 22B consists of Norton Sound snowmachine. drainages from, but excluding, the (D) The taking of one bull moose and Ungalik River drainage to, and includ- up to three musk oxen by the commu- ing, the Topkok Creek drainage. nity of Wales is allowed for the cele- (C) Unit 22C consists of Norton Sound bration of the Kingikmuit Dance Fes- and Bering Sea drainages from, but ex- tival under the terms of a Federal reg- cluding, the Topkok Creek drainage to, istration permit. Permits will be issued and including, the Tisuk River drain- to individuals only at the request of age, and King and Sledge Islands. the Native Village of Wales. The har- (D) Unit 22D consists of that portion vest may occur only within regularly of Unit 22 draining into the Bering Sea established seasons in Unit 22E. The north of, but not including, the Tisuk harvest will count against any estab- River to and including Cape York and lished quota for the area. St. Lawrence Island. (E) A federally qualified subsistence (E) Unit 22E consists of Bering Sea, user (recipient) may designate another Bering Strait, Chukchi Sea, and federally qualified subsistence user to Kotzebue Sound drainages from Cape take musk oxen on his or her behalf York to, but excluding, the Goodhope unless the recipient is a member of a River drainage, and including Little community operating under a commu- Diomede Island and Fairway Rock. nity harvest system. The designated (ii) You may hunt brown bear by hunter must get a designated hunter State registration permit in lieu of a permit and must return a completed resident tag if you have obtained a harvest report. The designated hunter State registration permit prior to may hunt for any number of recipients hunting. Aircraft may not be used in in the course of a season, but have no any manner for brown bear hunting more than two harvest limits in his/her under the authority of a brown bear possession at any one time, except in State registration permit, including Unit 22E where a resident of Wales or transportation of hunters, bears, or Shishmaref acting as a designated parts of bears; however, this does not hunter may hunt for any number of re- apply to transportation of bear hunters cipients, but have no more than four or bear parts by regularly scheduled harvest limits in his/her possession at flights to and between communities by any one time.

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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 State registration permit only ...... Aug. 1–May 31. Unit 22B—2 bears by State registration permit ...... Aug. 1–May 31. Unit 22C—1 bear by State registration permit only ...... Aug. 1–Oct. 31. Apr. 1–May 31. Unit 22D—that portion west of the Tisuk River drainage, west of the west bank of the July 1–June 30. 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 and west of a line along the west bank Oct. 1–Apr. 30. of the Fish and Niukluk Rivers to the mouth of the Libby River, and excluding all May 1–Sep. 30, a season may portions of the Niukluk River drainage upstream from and including the Libby River be announced. drainage—5 caribou per day by State registration permit. Calves may not be taken. Units 22A—that portion north of the Golsovia River drainage, 22B remainder, that July 1–June 30. 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 State registration permit. Calves may not July 1–June 30, season may be taken. be announced. Unit 22D, that portion in the Pilgrim River drainage—5 caribou per day by State reg- Oct. 1–Apr. 30. istration permit. Calves may not be taken. May 1–Sep. 30, season may be announced. Units 22C, 22D remainder, 22E remainder—5 caribou per day by State registration July 1–June 30, season may permit. Calves may not be taken. be announced. Moose: Unit 22A—that portion north of and including the Tagoomenik and Shaktoolik River Aug. 1–Sep. 30. drainages—1 bull. Federal public lands are closed to hunting except by federally qualified users hunting under these regulations. Unit 22A—that portion in the Unalakleet drainage and all drainages flowing into Nor- Aug. 15–Sep. 14. ton Sound north of the Golsovia River drainage and south of the Tagoomenik and Shaktoolik River drainages—Federal public lands are closed to the taking of moose, except that residents of Unalakleet, hunting under these regulations, may take 1 bull by Federal registration permit, administered by the BLM Anchorage Field Office with the authority to close the season in consultation with ADF&G. Unit 22A, remainder—1 bull. However, during the period Jan.1–Feb. 15, only an ant- Aug. 1–Sep. 30. lered bull may be taken. Federal public lands are closed to the taking of moose ex- Jan. 1–Feb. 15. cept by federally qualified subsistence users. Unit 22B—west of the Darby Mountains—1 bull by State registration permit. Quotas Sep. 1–14. and any needed closures will be announced by the Anchorage Field Office Man- ager 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 bull by either Federal or State registration Jan. 1–31. permit. Quotas and any needed season closures will be announced by the Anchor- age Field Office Manager of the BLM, in consultation with NPS, and ADF&G. Fed- eral 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, Kuzitrin, and Pilgrim River drainages—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 residents of Units 22D and 22C hunting under these regulations. Unit 22D—that portion west of the Tisuk River drainage and Canyon Creek—1 bull by Sep. 1–14. 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 River drainage and Canyon Creek—1 bull by Dec. 1–31. 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 ...... Aug. 10–Sep. 14. Oct. 1–Nov. 30. Unit 22D, remainder—1 moose; however, no person may take a calf or a cow accom- Dec. 1–31. panied by a calf.

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Unit 22D, remainder—1 antlered bull ...... Jan. 1–31. Unit 22E—1 antlered bull. Federal public lands are closed to the taking of moose ex- Aug. 1–Mar. 15. cept by federally qualified subsistence users hunting under these regulations. Musk ox: Unit 22B—1 bull by Federal permit or State permit. Federal public lands are closed to Aug. 1–Mar. 15. the taking of musk ox except by federally qualified subsistence users hunting under these regulations. Unit 22D—that portion west of the Tisuk River drainage and Canyon Creek—1 bull by Sep. 1–Mar. 15. 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 River drainages—1 bull by Federal permit or Aug. 1–Mar. 15. 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 permit or State permit. Federal public lands Aug. 1–Mar. 15. 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 permit. Federal public lands are closed to Aug. 1–Mar. 15. 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 Phases): 10 foxes ...... Nov. 1–Apr. 15. Hare (Snowshoe and Tundra): No limit ...... Sep. 1–Apr. 15. 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 Niukluk River drainage—40 per day, 80 Aug. 10–Apr. 30. in possession. Unit 22E—20 per day, 40 in possession ...... July 15–May 15. Unit 22, remainder—20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

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 Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 1–Apr. 15. 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.

(23) Unit 23. (i) Unit 23 consists of (A) You may not use aircraft in any Kotzebue Sound, Chukchi Sea, and Arc- manner either for hunting of tic Ocean drainages from and including ungulates, bear, wolves, or wolverine, the Goodhope River drainage to Cape or for transportation of hunters or har- Lisburne. vested species in the Noatak Controlled (ii) In the following areas, the taking Use Area for the period August 15–Sep- of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- tember 30. The Area consists of that hibited or restricted on public land: portion of Unit 23 in a corridor extending 5 miles on either side of the Noatak

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River beginning at the mouth of the sistence user to take sheep on his or Noatak River, and extending upstream her behalf unless the recipient is a to the mouth of Sapun Creek. This clo- member of a community operating sure does not apply to the transpor- under a community harvest system. tation of hunters or parts of ungulates, The designated hunter must obtain a bear, wolves, or wolverine by regularly designated hunter permit and must re- scheduled flights to communities by turn a completed harvest report. The carriers that normally provide sched- designated hunter may hunt for only uled air service. one recipient in the course of a season (B) [Reserved] and may have both his and the recipi- (iii) You may not use aircraft in any ents’ harvest limits in his/her posses- manner for brown bear hunting, includ- sion at the same time. ing transportation of hunters, bears, or (E) A snowmachine may be used to parts of bears; however, this does not position a hunter to select individual apply to transportation of bear hunters caribou for harvest provided that the or bear parts by regularly scheduled animals are not shot from a moving flights to and between communities by snowmachine. On BLM-managed lands carriers that normally provide sched- only, a snowmachine may be used to uled service to this area, nor does it position a caribou, wolf, or wolverine apply to transportation of aircraft to for harvest provided that the animals or between publicly owned airports. are not shot from a moving (iv) Unit-specific regulations: snowmachine. (A) You may take caribou from a (F) A federally qualified subsistence boat moving under power in Unit 23. user (recipient) may designate another (B) In addition to other restrictions federally qualified subsistence user to on method of take found in this sec- take musk oxen on his or her behalf tion, you may also take swimming car- unless the recipient is a member of a ibou with a firearm using rimfire car- community operating under a commu- tridges. nity harvest system. The designated (C) If you have a trapping license, hunter must get a designated hunter you may take beaver with a firearm in permit and must return a completed all of Unit 23 from Nov. 1–June 10. harvest report. The designated hunter (D) For the Baird and DeLong Moun- may hunt for any number of recipients, tain sheep hunts—A federally qualified but have no more than two harvest subsistence user (recipient) may des- limits in his/her possession at any one ignate another federally qualified sub- time.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 3 bears ...... Jul. 1–Jun. 30. Brown Bear: Unit 23—2 bears by State subsistence registration permit ...... Jul. 1–Jun. 30. 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:. Calves may not be taken. Bulls may be harvested ...... Jul. 1–Oct. 14. Feb. 1–Jun. 30. Cows may be harvested. However, cows accompanied by calves may not be Jul. 15–Apr. 30. taken July 15–Oct. 14. Unit 23, remainder—5 caribou per day by State registration permit, as follows:. Calves may not be taken. Bulls may be harvested ...... Jul. 1–Oct. 31. Feb. 1–Jun. 30. Cows may be harvested. However, cows accompanied by calves may not be Jul. 31–Mar. 31 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, respec- tively; and within the Squirrel River drainage are closed to caribou hunting except by federally qualified subsistence users hunting under these regulations. Sheep:

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Harvest limits Open season

Unit 23—south of Rabbit Creek, Kiyak Creek, and the Noatak River, and west of the May be announced. 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, and the Noatak River, and west of the May be announced. Aniuk River (DeLong Mountains)—1 sheep by Federal registration permit. Unit 23, remainder (Schwatka Mountains) except for that portion within Gates of the May be announced. Arctic National Park and Preserve—1 sheep by Federal registration permit. Unit 23, remainder (Schwatka Mountains) that portion within Gates of the Arctic Na- Aug. 10–Sep. 20. tional Park and Preserve—1 ram with 7⁄8 curl or larger horn. Unit 23, remainder (Schwatka Mountains) that portion within Gates of the Arctic Na- Oct. 1–Apr. 30. tional Park and Preserve—1 sheep. Moose: Unit 23—that portion north and west of and including the Singoalik River drainage, and all lands draining into the Kukpuk and Ipewik Rivers—1 moose. Bulls may be harvested ...... July 1–Dec. 31. Cows may be harvested ...... Nov. 1–Dec. 31. No person may take a calf or a cow accompanied by a calf. Unit 23, remainder—1 moose. Bulls may be harvested ...... Aug. 1–Dec. 31. Cows may be harvested ...... Nov. 1–Dec. 31. No person may take a calf or a cow accompanied by a calf. Musk ox: Unit 23—south of Kotzebue Sound and west of and including the Buckland River Aug. 1–Mar. 15. 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—1 bull by Federal permit. Cape Aug. 1–Mar. 15. Krusenstern National Monument is closed to the taking of musk oxen except by federally qualified subsistence users but not residents of Point Hope. Unit 23—that portion north and west of the Kobuk River drainage—1 bull by State or Aug. 1–Mar. 15 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 Phases): No limit ...... Sep. 1–Mar. 15. Hare: (Snowshoe and Tundra) No limit ...... July 1–June 30. 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 possession...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Ptarmigan (Rock, Willow, and White-tailed): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

Beaver: Unit 23—the Kobuk and Selawik River drainages—50 beaver ...... July 1–June 30. Unit 23, remainder—30 beaver ...... 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 Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 1–Apr. 15. 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.

(24) Unit 24. (i) Unit 24 consists of the Koyukuk River drainages, to the South Koyukuk River drainage upstream Fork of the Koyukuk River drainage from but not including the Dulbi River upstream from Squaw Creek, the Jim drainage: River Drainage, the Fish Creek drain- (A) Unit 24A consists of the Middle age upstream from and including the Fork of the Koyukuk River drainage Bonanza Creek drainage, to the 1,410 ft. upstream from but not including the peak of the hydrologic divide with the Harriet Creek and North Fork northern fork of the Kanuti Chalatna

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River at N lat. 66°33.303′ W long. residents living within the Corridor 151°03.637′ and following the unnamed may use firearms within the Corridor northern fork of the Kanuti Chalatna only for subsistence taking of wildlife. Creek to the confluence of the southern (B) You may not use aircraft for fork of the Kanuti Chalatna River at N hunting moose, including transpor- lat. 66°27.090′ W long. 151°23.841′, 4.2 tation of any moose hunter or moose miles SSW (194 degrees true) of part in the Kanuti Controlled Use Clawanmenka Lake and following the Area, which consists of that portion of unnamed southern fork of the Kanuti Unit 24 bounded by a line from the Chalatna Creek to the hydrologic di- Bettles Field VOR to the east side of vide with the Kanuti River drainage at Fish Creek Lake, to Old Dummy Lake, N lat. 66°19.789′ W long. 151°10.102′, 3.0 to the south end of Lake Todatonten miles ENE (79 degrees true) from the (including all waters of these lakes), to 2,055 ft. peak on that divide, and the the northernmost headwaters of Siruk Kanuti River drainage upstream from Creek, to the highest peak of Double the confluence of an unnamed creek at Point Mountain, then back to the N lat. 66°13.050′ W long. 151°05.864′, 0.9 Bettles Field VOR; however, this does miles SSE (155 degrees true) of a 1,980 not apply to transportation of a moose ft. peak on that divide, and following hunter or moose part by aircraft be- that unnamed creek to the Unit 24 tween publicly owned airports in the boundary on the hydrologic divide to controlled use area or between a pub- the Ray River drainage at N lat. licly owned airport within the area and 66°03.827′ W long. 150°49.988′ at the 2,920 points outside the area. ft. peak of that divide. (C) You may not use aircraft for (B) Unit 24B consists of the Koyukuk hunting moose, including transpor- River Drainage upstream from Dog Is- tation of any moose hunter or moose land to the Subunit 24A boundary. part in the Koyukuk Controlled Use (C) Unit 24C consists of the Hogatza Area, which consists of those portions River Drainage, the Koyukuk River of Units 21 and 24 bounded by a line Drainage upstream from Batza River from the north bank of the Yukon on the north side of the Koyukuk River River at Koyukuk at 64°52.58′ N lat., and upstream from and including the 157°43.10′ W long., then northerly to the Indian River Drainage on the south confluences of the Honhosa and Kateel side of the Koyukuk River to the Rivers at 65°28.42′ N lat., 157°44.89′ W Subunit 24B boundary. long., then northeasterly to the (D) Unit 24D consists of the remain- confluences of Billy Hawk Creek and der of Unit 24. the Huslia River (65°57 N lat., 156°41 W (ii) In the following areas, the taking long.) at 65°56.66′ N lat., 156°40.81′ W of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- long., then easterly to the confluence hibited or restricted on public land: of the forks of the Dakli River at (A) You may not use firearms, snow- 66°02.56′ N lat., 156°12.71′ W long., then mobiles, licensed highway vehicles, or easterly to the confluence of McLanes motorized vehicles, except aircraft and Creek and the Hogatza River at 66°00.31′ boats, in the Dalton Highway Corridor N lat., 155°18.57′ W long., then south- Management Area, which consists of westerly to the crest of Hochandochtla those portions of Units 20, 24, 25, and 26 Mountain at 65°31.87′ N lat., 154°52.18′ W extending 5 miles from each side of the long., then southwest to the mouth of Dalton Highway from the Yukon River Cottonwood Creek at 65°13.00′ N lat., to milepost 300 of the Dalton Highway, 156° 06.43′ W long., then southwest to except as follows: Residents living Bishop Rock (Yistletaw) at 64° 49.35′ N. within the Dalton Highway Corridor lat., 157°21.73′ W long., then westerly Management Area may use snowmo- along the north bank of the Yukon biles only for the subsistence taking of River (including Koyukuk Island) to wildlife. You may use licensed highway the point of beginning. However, this vehicles only on designated roads with- does not apply to transportation of a in the Dalton Highway Corridor Man- moose hunter or moose part by aircraft agement Area. The residents of Alatna, between publicly owned airports in the Allakaket, Anaktuvuk Pass, Bettles, controlled use area or between a pub- Evansville, and Stevens Village, and licly owned airport within the area and

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points outside the area. All hunters on nor does it apply to transportation of the Koyukuk River passing the aircraft to or between publicly owned ADF&G-operated check station at airports. Ella’s Cabin (15 miles upstream from (iv) Unit-specific regulations: the Yukon on the Koyukuk River) are (A) You may use bait to hunt black required to stop and report to ADF&G bear between April 15 and June 30; and personnel at the check station. in the Koyukuk Controlled Use Area, (iii) You may hunt brown bear by you may also use bait to hunt black State registration permit in lieu of a bear between September 1 and Sep- resident tag if you have obtained a tember 25. State registration permit prior to (B) Arctic fox, incidentally taken hunting. You may not use aircraft in with a trap or snare intended for red any manner for brown bear hunting fox, may be used for subsistence pur- under the authority of a brown bear poses. State registration permit, including (C) If you are a resident of Unit 24A, transportation of hunters, bears, or 24B, or 24C, during the dates of Oct. 15– parts of bears. However, this prohibi- Apr. 30, you may use an artificial light tion does not apply to transportation when taking a black bear, including a of bear hunters or bear parts by regu- sow accompanied by cub(s), at a den larly scheduled flights to and between site within the portions of Gates of the communities by carriers that normally Arctic National Park and Preserve provide scheduled service to this area, that are within Unit 24A, 24B, or 24C.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 3 bears ...... July 1–June 30. Brown Bear: Unit 24—1 bear by State registration permit ...... Aug. 10–June 30. Caribou: Unit 24A—that portion south of the south bank of the Kanuti River—1 caribou ...... Aug. 10–Mar. 31. Unit 24B—that portion south of the south bank of the Kanuti River, upstream from Aug. 10–Mar. 31. 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 only)–that portion within the Gates of July 15–Dec. 31. 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 residents)–that portion within the Aug. 1–Apr. 30. 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 Gates of the Arctic National Park—1 ram by Aug. 20–Sep. 30. Federal registration permit only. Unit 24, remainder—1 ram with 7⁄8 curl or larger horn ...... Aug. 10–Sep. 20. Moose: Unit 24A—1 antlered bull by Federal registration permit ...... Aug. 25–Oct. 1. Unit 24B—that portion within the John River Drainage—1 moose by State harvest Aug. 1–Dec. 14. ticket. or 1 antlered bull by State registration permit ...... Dec. 15–Apr. 15. Unit 24B, remainder—1 antlered bull by State harvest ticket ...... Aug. 25–Oct. 1. 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.

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Harvest limits Open season

Units 24C and 24D—that portion within the Koyukuk Controlled Use Area and Sep. 1–25. Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge—1 bull. 1 antlerless moose by Federal permit if authorized by announcement by the Koyukuk/ Mar. 1–5 to be 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 is no Mar. 1–5 season and if authorized by Apr. 10–15 to be 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—1 antlered bull. During the Sep. 5–25 Aug. 25–Oct. 1. season, a State registration permit is required. Coyote: 10 coyotes ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2 foxes Sep. 1–Mar. 15. 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 may be taken prior to Nov. 1 ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Wolverine: 5 wolverine; however, no more than 1 wolverine may be taken prior to Nov. 1 ...... Sep. 1–Mar. 31. Grouse (Spruce, Ruffed, and Sharp-tailed): 15 per day, 30 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): 20 per day, 40 in possession...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

Beaver: No limit ...... Nov. 1–June 10. Coyote: No limit ...... Nov. 1–Mar. 31. Fox, Red (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 28. 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. 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.

(25) Unit 25. (i) Unit 25 consists of the and drainages into the north bank of Yukon River drainage upstream from the Yukon River upstream from Circle, but not including the Hamlin Creek including the islands in the Yukon drainage, and excluding drainages into River. the south bank of the Yukon River up- (C) Unit 25C consists of drainages stream from the Charley River: into the south bank of the Yukon River (A) Unit 25A consists of the Hodzana upstream from Circle to the Subunit River drainage upstream from the Nar- 20E boundary, the Birch Creek drain- rows, the Chandalar River drainage up- age upstream from the Steese Highway stream from and including the East bridge (milepost 147), the Preacher Fork drainage, the Christian River Creek drainage upstream from and in- drainage upstream from Christian, the cluding the Rock Creek drainage, and Sheenjek River drainage upstream the Beaver Creek drainage upstream from and including the Thluichohnjik from and including the Moose Creek Creek, the Coleen River drainage, and drainage. the Old Crow River drainage. (D) Unit 25D consists of the remain- (B) Unit 25B consists of the Little der of Unit 25. Black River drainage upstream from (ii) In the following areas, the taking but not including the Big Creek drain- of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- age, the Black River drainage up- hibited or restricted on public land: stream from and including the Salmon (A) You may not use firearms, snow- Fork drainage, the Porcupine River mobiles, licensed highway vehicles or drainage upstream from the confluence motorized vehicles, except aircraft and of the Coleen and Porcupine Rivers, boats in the Dalton Highway Corridor

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Management Area, which consists of drainage then to the confluence of Red those portions of Units 20, 24, 25, and 26 Sheep Creek and the East Fork extending 5 miles from each side of the Chandalar River. Dalton Highway from the Yukon River (iii) Unit-specific regulations: to milepost 300 of the Dalton Highway, (A) You may use bait to hunt black except as follows: Residents living bear between April 15 and June 30 and within the Dalton Highway Corridor between August 1 and September 25; in Management Area may use snowmo- Unit 25D you may use bait to hunt biles only for the subsistence taking of brown bear between April 15 and June wildlife. You may use licensed highway 30 and between August 1 and Sep- vehicles only on designated roads with- tember 25; you may use bait to hunt in the Dalton Highway Corridor Man- wolves on FWS and BLM lands. agement Area. The residents of Alatna, (B) You may take caribou and moose Allakaket, Anaktuvuk Pass, Bettles, from a boat moving under power in Evansville, Stevens Village, and resi- Unit 25. dents living within the Corridor may (C) The taking of bull moose outside use firearms within the Corridor only the seasons provided in this part for for subsistence taking of wildlife. food in memorial potlatches and tradi- (B) The Arctic Village Sheep Man- tional cultural events is authorized in agement Area consists of that portion Unit 25D west provided that: of Unit 25A north and west of Arctic Village, which is bounded on the east (1) The person organizing the reli- by the East Fork Chandalar River be- gious ceremony or cultural event con- ginning at the confluence of Red Sheep tacts the Refuge Manager, Yukon Flats Creek and proceeding southwesterly National Wildlife Refuge, prior to tak- downstream past Arctic Village to the ing or attempting to take bull moose confluence with Crow Nest Creek, con- and provides to the Refuge Manager tinuing up Crow Nest Creek, through the name of the decedent, the nature of Portage Lake, to its confluence with the ceremony or cultural event, num- the Junjik River; then down the Junjik ber to be taken, and the general area in River past Timber Lake and a larger which the taking will occur. tributary, to a major, unnamed tribu- (2) Each person who takes a bull tary, northwesterly, for approximately moose under this section must submit 6 miles where the stream forks into a written report to the Refuge Man- two roughly equal drainages; the ager, Yukon Flats National Wildlife boundary follows the easternmost fork, Refuge, not more than 15 days after the proceeding almost due north to the harvest specifying the harvester’s headwaters and intersects the Conti- name and address, and the date(s) and nental Divide; the boundary then fol- location(s) of the taking(s). lows the Continental Divide easterly, (3) No permit or harvest ticket is re- through Carter Pass, then easterly and quired for taking under this section; northeasterly approximately 62 miles however, the harvester must be an along the divide to the headwaters of Alaska rural resident with customary the most northerly tributary of Red and traditional use in Unit 25D west. Sheep Creek then follows southerly (4) Any moose taken under this pro- along the divide designating the east- vision counts against the annual quota ern extreme of the Red Sheep Creek of 60 bulls.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: Units 25A, 25B, and 25C—3 bears or 3 bears by State community harvest permit ...... July 1–June 30. July 1–June 30. Unit 25D—5 bears ...... July 1–June 30. Brown Bear: 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:

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Unit 25A—in those portions west of the east bank of the East Fork of the Chandalar July 1–June 30. 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—1 caribou; a joint Federal/State registration permit is required. During the Aug. 10–Sep. 30. Aug. 10–Sep. 30 season, the harvest is restricted to 1 bull. The harvest quota be- Nov. 1–Mar. 31. tween Aug.10–29 in Units 20E, 20F, and 25C is 100 caribou. Unit 25D–that portion of Unit 25D drained by the west fork of the Dall River west of Aug. 10–Sep. 30. 150° W. long.—1 bull. Dec. 1–31. Units 25A remainder, 25B, and Unit 25D, remainder—10 caribou ...... July 1–Apr. 30. Sheep: Unit 25A—that portion within the Dalton Highway Corridor Management Area ...... No open season. Units 25A—Arctic Village Sheep Management Area—2 rams by Federal registration Aug. 10–Apr. 30. 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 registration permit only ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Units 25B, 25C, and 25D—1 ram with full-curl horn or larger ...... Aug. 10–Sep. 20. Moose: Unit 25A—1 antlered bull ...... Aug. 25–Sep. 25. Dec. 1–10. Unit 25B—that portion within Yukon–Charley National Preserve—1 bull ...... Aug. 20–Oct. 7. Unit 25B—that portion within the Porcupine River drainage upstream from, but ex- Aug. 25–Oct. 7. cluding the Coleen River drainage—1 antlered bull. Dec. 1–10. Unit 25B—that portion, other than Yukon–Charley Rivers National Preserve, draining Sep. 5–Oct. 7. into the north bank of the Yukon River upstream from and including the Kandik Dec. 1–15. 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 a line extending from the Unit 25D bound- Aug. 25–Feb. 28. ary 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 Man- ager 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 in possession ...... June 11–Aug. 31. 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 Phases): 10 foxes; however, no more than 2 foxes Sep. 1–Mar. 15. 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–Charley Rivers National Preserve—No Nov. 1–June 10. 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 possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30. Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow):

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Unit 25C—those portions within 5 miles of Route 6 (Steese Highway)—20 per day, 40 Aug. 10–Mar. 31. in possession. Unit 25, remainder—20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

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 (including Cross, Black and Silver Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 1–Feb. 28. 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.

(26) Unit 26. (i) Unit 26 consists of except as follows: Residents living Arctic Ocean drainages between Cape within the Dalton Highway Corridor Lisburne and the Alaska–Canada bor- Management Area may use snowmo- der, including the Firth River drainage biles only for the subsistence taking of within Alaska: wildlife. You may use licensed highway (A) Unit 26A consists of that portion vehicles only on designated roads with- of Unit 26 lying west of the Itkillik in the Dalton Highway Corridor Man- River drainage and west of the east agement Area. The residents of Alatna, bank of the Colville River between the Allakaket, Anaktuvuk Pass, Bettles, mouth of the Itkillik River and the Evansville, Stevens Village, and resi- Arctic Ocean; dents living within the Corridor may (B) Unit 26B consists of that portion use firearms within the Corridor only of Unit 26 east of Unit 26A, west of the for subsistence taking of wildlife. west bank of the Canning River and (iii) You may not use aircraft in any west of the west bank of the Marsh manner for brown bear hunting, includ- Fork of the Canning River; and ing transportation of hunters, bears or (C) Unit 26C consists of the remain- parts of bears. However, this does not der of Unit 26. apply to transportation of bear hunters (ii) In the following areas, the taking of wildlife for subsistence uses is pro- or bear parts by regularly scheduled hibited or restricted on public land: flights to and between communities by (A) You may not use aircraft in any carriers that normally provide sched- manner for moose hunting, including uled service to this area, nor does it transportation of moose hunters or apply to transportation of aircraft to parts of moose during the periods July. or between publicly owned airports. 1–Sep. 14 and Jan. 1–Mar. 31 in Unit (iv) Unit-specific regulations: 26A; however, this does not apply to (A) You may take caribou from a transportation of moose hunters, their boat moving under power in Unit 26. gear, or moose parts by aircraft be- (B) In addition to other restrictions tween publicly owned airports. on method of take found in this sec- (B) You may not use firearms, snow- tion, you may also take swimming car- mobiles, licensed highway vehicles or ibou with a firearm using rimfire car- motorized vehicles, except aircraft and tridges. boats, in the Dalton Highway Corridor (C) In Kaktovik, a federally qualified Management Area, which consists of subsistence user (recipient) may des- those portions of Units 20, 24, 25, and 26 ignate another federally qualified sub- extending 5 miles from each side of the sistence user to take sheep or musk ox Dalton Highway from the Yukon River to milepost 300 of the Dalton Highway,

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on his or her behalf unless the recipi- other federally qualified subsistence ent is a member of a community oper- user to take sheep on his or her behalf ating under a community harvest sys- unless the recipient is a member of a tem. The designated hunter must ob- community operating under a commu- tain a designated hunter permit and nity harvest system. The designated must return a completed harvest re- hunter must obtain a designated port. The designated hunter may hunt hunter permit and must return a com- for any number of recipients but may pleted harvest report. The designated have no more than two harvest limits hunter may hunt for only one recipient in his/her possession at any one time. in the course of a season and may have (D) For the DeLong Mountain sheep both his and the recipient’s harvest hunts—A federally qualified subsist- limits in his/her possession at the same ence user (recipient) may designate an- time.

Harvest limits Open season

Hunting

Black Bear: 3 bears ...... July 1–June 30. Brown Bear: Unit 26A—1 bear by State subsistence registration permit ...... July 1–June 30. Unit 26B—1 bear ...... Jan. 1–Dec. 31. Unit 26 C—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 accompanied by calves may not be July 16–Mar. 15. 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; however, cows accompanied by July 16–Mar. 15. calves may not be taken July 16–Oct. 15. Unit 26B, that portion south of 69° 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 only)—that portion within the Gates July 15–Dec. 31. 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 residents)—those portions within the Gates of Aug. 1–Apr. 30. the Arctic National Park—3 sheep. Unit 26A—that portion west of Howard Pass and the Etivluk River (DeLong Moun- Season may be announced. tains)—1 sheep by Federal registration permit. Unit 26B—that portion within the Dalton Highway Corridor Management Area—1 ram Aug. 10–Sep. 20. with 7⁄8 curl or larger horn by Federal registration permit only. Unit 26A, remainder and 26B, remainder—including the Gates of the Arctic National Aug. 10–Sep. 20. Preserve—1 ram with 7⁄8 curl or larger horn. Unit 26C—3 sheep per regulatory year; the Aug. 10–Sep. 20 season is restricted to 1 Aug. 10–Sep. 20. ram with 7⁄8 curl or larger horn. A Federal registration permit is required for the Oct. Oct. 1–Apr. 30. 1–Apr. 30 season. Moose: Unit 26A—that portion of the Colville River drainage upstream from and including the Aug. 1–Sep. 14. Anaktuvuk River drainage—1 bull. Unit 26A—that portion of the Colville River drainage upstream from and including the Feb. 15–Apr. 15. 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 156°00′ W longitude excluding the Colville River drain- July 1–Sep. 14. age—1 moose, however, you may not take a calf or a cow accompanied by a calf.

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Unit 26A, remainder—1 bull ...... Aug. 1–Sep. 14. Unit 26B—excluding the Canning River drainage—1 bull ...... Sep. 1–14. Units 26B, remainder and 26C—1 moose by Federal registration permit by residents May be announced. 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 26C—1 bull by Federal registration permit only. The number of permits that may July 15–Mar. 31. 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 more than 2 foxes may be taken prior to Sep. 1–Mar. 15. 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. Ptarmigan (Rock and Willow): 20 per day, 40 in possession ...... Aug. 10–Apr. 30.

Trapping

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 Phases): No limit ...... Nov. 1–Apr. 15. 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.

[83 FR 50764, Oct. 9, 2018]

§ 242.27 Subsistence taking of fish. lation or State law or regulation (unless superseded by regulations in this (a) Applicability. (1) Regulations in part). this section apply to the taking of fish (b) Methods, means, and general restric- or their parts for subsistence uses. tions. (1) Unless otherwise specified in (2) You may take fish for subsistence this section or under terms of a re- uses at any time by any method unless quired subsistence fishing permit (as you are restricted by the subsistence may be modified by regulations in this fishing regulations found in this sec- section), you may use the following tion. The harvest limit specified in this legal types of gear for subsistence fish- section for a subsistence season for a ing: species and the State harvest limit set (i) A set gillnet; for a State season for the same species (ii) A drift gillnet; are not cumulative, except as modified (iii) A purse seine; by regulations in paragraph (e) of this (iv) A hand purse seine; section. This means that if you have (v) A beach seine; taken the harvest limit for a particular (vi) Troll gear; species under a subsistence season (vii) A fish wheel; specified in this section, you may not, (viii) A trawl; after that, take any additional fish of (ix) A pot; that species under any other harvest (x) A longline; limit specified for a State season. (xi) A fyke net; (3) You may not possess, transport, (xii) A lead; give, receive, or barter subsistence- (xiii) A herring pound; taken fish or their parts that have been (xiv) A dip net; taken contrary to Federal law or regu- (xv) Jigging gear;

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(xvi) A mechanical jigging machine; (3) For subsistence fishing for salm- (xvii) A handline; on, you may not use a gillnet exceeding (xviii) A cast net; 50 fathoms in length, unless otherwise (xix) A rod and reel; and specified in this section. The gillnet (xx) A spear. web must contain at least 30 filaments (2) You must include an escape mech- of equal diameter or at least 6 filaments, each of which must be at least anism on all pots used to take fish or 0.20 millimeter in diameter. shellfish. The escape mechanisms are (4) Except as otherwise provided for as follows: in this section, you may not obstruct (i) A sidewall, which may include the more than one-half the width of any tunnel, of all shellfish and bottomfish stream with any gear used to take fish pots must contain an opening equal to for subsistence uses. or exceeding 18 inches in length, except (5) You may not use live nonindige- that in shrimp pots the opening must nous fish as bait. be a minimum of 6 inches in length. (6) You must have your first initial, The opening must be laced, sewn, or se- last name, and address plainly and leg- cured together by a single length of un- ibly inscribed on the side of your fish treated, 100 percent cotton twine, no wheel facing midstream of the river. larger than 30 thread. The cotton twine (7) You may use kegs or buoys of any may be knotted at each end only. The color but red on any permitted gear, opening must be within 6 inches of the except in the following areas where bottom of the pot and must be parallel kegs or buoys of any color, including with it. The cotton twine may not be red, may be used: tied or looped around the web bars. (i) Yukon–Northern Area; and Dungeness crab pots may have the pot (ii) Kuskokwim Area. lid tie-down straps secured to the pot (8) You must have your first initial, at one end by a single loop of un- last name, and address plainly and leg- treated, 100 percent cotton twine no ibly inscribed on each keg, buoy, larger than 60 thread, or the pot lid stakes attached to gillnets, stakes must be secured so that, when the identifying gear fished under the ice, twine degrades, the lid will no longer and any other unattended fishing gear be securely closed. which you use to take fish for subsist- (ii) All king crab, Tanner crab, ence uses. shrimp, miscellaneous shellfish and (9) You may not use explosives or bottomfish pots may, instead of com- chemicals to take fish for subsistence plying with paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this uses. section, satisfy the following: a side- (10) You may not take fish for sub- wall, which may include the tunnel, sistence uses within 300 feet of any must contain an opening at least 18 dam, fish ladder, weir, culvert or other inches in length, except that shrimp artificial obstruction, unless otherwise pots must contain an opening at least indicated. 6 inches in length. The opening must be (11) Transactions between rural resi- laced, sewn, or secured together by a dents. Rural residents may exchange in single length of treated or untreated customary trade subsistence-harvested twine, no larger than 36 thread. A gal- fish, their parts, or their eggs, legally vanic timed-release device, designed to taken under the regulations in this release in no more than 30 days in salt- part, for cash from other rural resi- water, must be integral to the length dents. The Board may recognize re- of twine so that, when the device regional differences and regulates cus- leases, the twine will no longer secure tomary trade differently for separate or obstruct the opening of the pot. The regions of the State. twine may be knotted only at each end (i) Bristol Bay Fishery Management and at the attachment points on the Area—The total cash value per house- galvanic timed-release device. The hold of salmon taken within Federal opening must be within 6 inches of the jurisdiction in the Bristol Bay Fishery bottom of the pot and must be parallel Management Area and exchanged in with it. The twine may not be tied or customary trade to rural residents may looped around the web bars. not exceed $500.00 annually.

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(ii) Upper Copper River District—The dents may not exceed $500.00 annually. total number of salmon per household No more than 50 percent of the annual taken within the Upper Copper River household limit may be sold under District and exchanged in customary paragraphs (b)(11) and (12) of this sec- trade to rural residents may not exceed tion when taken together. These cus- 50 percent of the annual harvest of tomary trade sales must be imme- salmon by the household. No more diately recorded on a customary trade than 50 percent of the annual house- recordkeeping form. The recording re- hold limit may be sold under para- quirement and the responsibility to en- graphs (b)(11) and (12) of this section sure the household limit is not exceed- when taken together. These customary ed rest with the seller. trade sales must be immediately re- (iii) Customary trade of Yukon River corded on a customary trade record- Chinook salmon may only occur be- keeping form. The recording require- tween Federally qualified rural resi- ment and the responsibility to ensure dents with a current customary and the household limit is not exceeded traditional use determination for rests with the seller. Yukon River Chinook salmon. (iii) Customary trade of Yukon River (13) No sale to, nor purchase by, fish- Chinook salmon may only occur be- eries businesses. (i) You may not sell tween Federally qualified rural resi- fish, their parts, or their eggs taken dents with a current customary and under the regulations in this part to traditional use determination for any individual, business, or organiza- Yukon River Chinook salmon. tion required to be licensed as a fish- (12) Transactions between a rural resi- eries business under Alaska Statute AS dent and others. In customary trade, a 43.75.011 (commercial limited-entry rural resident may exchange fish, their permit or crew license holders ex- parts, or their eggs, legally taken cluded) or to any other business as de- under the regulations in this part, for fined under Alaska Statute 43.70.110(1) cash from individuals other than rural as part of its business transactions. residents if the individual who pur- chases the fish, their parts, or their (ii) If you are required to be licensed eggs uses them for personal or family as a fisheries business under Alaska consumption. If you are not a rural Statute AS 43.75.011 (commercial lim- resident, you may not sell fish, their ited-entry permit or crew license hold- parts, or their eggs taken under the ers excluded) or are a business as de- regulations in this part. The Board fined under Alaska Statute 43.70.110(1), may recognize regional differences and you may not purchase, receive, or sell regulates customary trade differently fish, their parts, or their eggs taken for separate regions of the State. under the regulations in this part as (i) Bristol Bay Fishery Management part of your business transactions. Area—The total cash value per house- (14) Except as provided elsewhere in hold of salmon taken within Federal this section, you may not take rain- jurisdiction in the Bristol Bay Fishery bow/steelhead trout. Management Area and exchanged in (15) You may not use fish taken for customary trade between rural resi- subsistence use or under subsistence dents and individuals other than rural regulations in this part as bait for residents may not exceed $400.00 annu- commercial or sport fishing purposes. ally. These customary trade sales must (16) Unless specified otherwise in this be immediately recorded on a cus- section, you may use a rod and reel to tomary trade recordkeeping form. The take fish without a subsistence fishing recording requirement and the respon- permit. Harvest limits applicable to sibility to ensure the household limit the use of a rod and reel to take fish is not exceeded rest with the seller. for subsistence uses shall be as follows: (ii) Upper Copper River District—The (i) If you are required to obtain a total cash value of salmon per house- subsistence fishing permit for an area, hold taken within the Upper Copper that permit is required to take fish for River District and exchanged in cus- subsistence uses with rod and reel in tomary trade between rural residents that area. The harvest and possession and individuals other than rural resi- limits for taking fish with a rod and

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reel in those areas are the same as in- regulations (the Federal fisheries man- dicated on the permit issued for sub- ager will establish the number, species, sistence fishing with other gear types. or place of taking if necessary for con- (ii) Except as otherwise provided for servation purposes); in this section, if you are not required (iii) Each person who takes fish to obtain a subsistence fishing permit under this section must, as soon as for an area, the harvest and possession practical, and not more than 15 days limits for taking fish for subsistence after the harvest, submit a written re- uses with a rod and reel are the same port to the appropriate Federal fish- as for taking fish under State of Alas- eries manager, specifying the har- ka subsistence fishing regulations in vester’s name and address, the number those same areas. If the State does not and species of fish taken, and the date have a specific subsistence season and/ and locations of the taking; and or harvest limit for that particular spe- (iv) No permit is required for taking cies, the limit shall be the same as for under this section; however, the har- taking fish under State of Alaska sport vester must be eligible to harvest the fishing regulations. resource under Federal regulations. (17) Unless restricted in this section, (c) Fishing permits and reports. (1) You or unless restricted under the terms of may take salmon only under the au- a subsistence fishing permit, you may thority of a subsistence fishing permit, take fish for subsistence uses at any unless a permit is specifically not re- time. quired in a particular area by the sub- (18) Provisions on ADF&G subsist- sistence regulations in this part, or un- ence fishing permits that are more re- less you are retaining salmon from strictive or in conflict with the provi- your commercial catch consistent with sions contained in this section do not paragraph (d) of this section. apply to Federal subsistence users. (2) If a subsistence fishing permit is (19) You may not intentionally waste required by this section, the following or destroy any subsistence-caught fish permit conditions apply unless other- or shellfish; however, you may use for wise specified in this section: bait or other purposes, whitefish, her- (i) You may not take more fish for ring, and species for which harvest lim- subsistence use than the limits set out its, seasons, or other regulatory meth- in the permit; ods and means are not provided in this (ii) You must obtain the permit prior section, as well as the head, tail, fins, to fishing; and viscera of legally taken subsist- (iii) You must have the permit in ence fish. your possession and readily available (20) The taking of fish from waters for inspection while fishing or trans- within Federal jurisdiction is author- porting subsistence-taken fish; ized outside of published open seasons (iv) If specified on the permit, you or harvest limits if the harvested fish must record, prior to leaving the fish- will be used for food in traditional or ing site, daily records of the catch, religious ceremonies that are part of showing the number of fish taken by funerary or mortuary cycles, including species, location and date of catch, and memorial potlatches, provided that: other such information as may be re- (i) Prior to attempting to take fish, quired for management or conservation the person (or designee) or Tribal Gov- purposes; and ernment organizing the ceremony con- (v) If the return of catch information tacts the appropriate Federal fisheries necessary for management and con- manager to provide the nature of the servation purposes is required by a ceremony, the parties and/or clans in- fishing permit and you fail to comply volved, the species and the number of with such reporting requirements, you fish to be taken, and the Federal wa- are ineligible to receive a subsistence ters from which the harvest will occur; permit for that activity during the fol- (ii) The taking does not violate rec- lowing calendar year, unless you dem- ognized principles of fisheries con- onstrate that failure to report was due servation, and uses the methods and to loss in the mail, accident, sickness, means allowable for the particular spe- or other unavoidable circumstances. cies published in the applicable Federal You must also return any tags or

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transmitters that have been attached (ii) In the Norton Sound District, you to fish for management and conserva- may take fish at any time except as tion purposes. follows: (d) Relation to commercial fishing ac- (A) In Subdistricts 2 through 6, if you tivities. (1) If you are a Federally quali- are a commercial fishermen, you may fied subsistence user who also commer- not fish for subsistence purposes during cial fishes, you may retain fish for sub- the weekly closures of the State com- sistence purposes from your lawfully- mercial salmon fishing season, except taken commercial catch. that from July 15 through August 1, (2) When participating in a commer- you may take salmon for subsistence cial and subsistence fishery at the purposes 7 days per week in the Una- same time, you may not use an amount lakleet and Shaktoolik River drainages of combined fishing gear in excess of with gillnets which have a stretched- that allowed under the appropriate mesh size that does not exceed 41⁄2 commercial fishing regulations. inches, and with beach seines; (e) Fishery management area restric- (B) In the Unalakleet River from tions—(1) Kotzebue Area. The Kotzebue June 1 through July 15, you may take Area includes all waters of Alaska be- salmon only from 8:00 a.m. Monday tween the latitude of the westernmost until 8:00 p.m. Saturday. tip of Point Hope and the latitude of (C) Federal public waters of the Una- the westernmost tip of Cape Prince of lakleet River, upstream from the Wales, including those waters draining mouth of the Chirosky River, are into the Chukchi Sea. closed to the taking of Chinook salmon (i) You may take fish for subsistence from July 1 to July 31, by all users. The purposes without a permit. BLM field manager is authorized to (ii) You may take salmon only by open the closed area to Federally gillnets, beach seines, or a rod and reel. qualified subsistence users or to all (iii) In the Kotzebue District, you users when run strength warrants. may take sheefish with gillnets that (iii) You may take salmon only by are not more than 50 fathoms in gillnets, beach seines, fish wheel, or a length, nor more than 12 meshes in rod and reel. depth, nor have a stretched-mesh size (iv) You may take fish other than larger than 7 inches. salmon by set gillnet, drift gillnet, (iv) You may not obstruct more than beach seine, fish wheel, pot, long line, one-half the width of a stream, creek, fyke net, jigging gear, spear, lead, or a or slough with any gear used to take rod and reel. fish for subsistence uses, except from (v) In the Unalakleet River from May 15 to July 15 and August 15 to Oc- June 1 through July 15, you may not tober 31 when taking whitefish or pike operate more than 25 fathoms of gillnet in streams, creeks, or sloughs within in the aggregate nor may you operate the Kobuk River drainage and from an unanchored gillnet. May 15 to October 31 in the Selawik (3) Yukon-Northern Area. The Yukon- River drainage. Only one gillnet 100 Northern Area includes all waters of feet or less in length with a stretched- Alaska between the latitude of Point mesh size from 21⁄2 to 41⁄2 inches may be Romanof and the latitude of the west- used per site. You must check your net ernmost point of the Naskonat Penin- at least once in every 24-hour period. sula, including those waters draining (2) Norton Sound–Port Clarence Area. into the Bering Sea, and all waters of The Norton Sound–Port Clarence Area Alaska north of the latitude of the includes all waters of Alaska between westernmost tip of Point Hope and the latitude of the westernmost tip of west of 141° West longitude, including Cape Prince of Wales and the latitude those waters draining into the Arctic of Point Romanof, including those wa- Ocean and the Chukchi Sea. ters of Alaska surrounding St. Law- (i) Unless otherwise restricted in this rence Island and those waters draining section, you may take fish in the into the Bering Sea. Yukon-Northern Area at any time. In (i) Unless otherwise restricted in this those locations where subsistence fish- section, you may take fish at any time ing permits are required, only one sub- in the Port Clarence District. sistence fishing permit will be issued to

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each household per year. You may sub- through July 15, you may not take sistence fish for salmon with rod and salmon for subsistence for 18 hours im- reel in the Yukon River drainage 24 mediately before, during, and for 12 hours per day, 7 days per week, unless hours after each State commercial rod and reel are specifically otherwise salmon fishing period; restricted in this paragraph (e)(3). (B) After July 15, you may not take (ii) For the Yukon River drainage, salmon for subsistence for 12 hours im- Federal subsistence fishing schedules, mediately before, during, and for 12 openings, closings, and fishing methods hours after each State commercial are the same as those issued for the salmon fishing period. subsistence taking of fish under Alaska (viii) In Subdistrict 4A after the Statutes (AS 16.05.060), unless super- opening of the State commercial salm- seded by a Federal special action. on fishing season, you may not take (iii) In the following locations, you salmon for subsistence for 12 hours im- may take salmon during the open weekly fishing periods of the State mediately before, during, and for 12 commercial salmon fishing season and hours after each State commercial may not take them for 24 hours before salmon fishing period; however, you the opening of the State commercial may take Chinook salmon during the salmon fishing season: State commercial fishing season, with (A) In District 4, excluding the drift gillnet gear only, from 6:00 p.m. Koyukuk River drainage; Sunday until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday and (B) In Subdistricts 4B and 4C from from 6:00 p.m. Wednesday until 6:00 June 15 through September 30, salmon p.m. Friday. may be taken from 6 p.m. Sunday until (ix) You may not subsistence fish in 6 p.m. Tuesday and from 6 p.m. the following drainages located north Wednesday until 6 p.m. Friday; of the main Yukon River: (C) In District 6, excluding the (A) Kanuti River upstream from a Kantishna River drainage, salmon may point 5 miles downstream of the State be taken from 6 p.m. Friday until 6 highway crossing; p.m. Wednesday. (B) Bonanza Creek; (iv) During any State commercial (C) Jim River including Prospect and salmon fishing season closure of great- Douglas Creeks. er than 5 days in duration, you may (x) You may not subsistence fish in not take salmon during the following the Delta River. periods in the following districts: (xi) In Beaver Creek downstream (A) In District 4, excluding the from the confluence of Moose Creek, a Koyukuk River drainage, salmon may not be taken from 6 p.m. Friday until gillnet with mesh size not to exceed 3- 6 p.m. Sunday; inches stretch-measure may be used (B) In District 5, excluding the from June 15 through September 15. Tozitna River drainage and Subdistrict You may subsistence fish for all non- 5D, salmon may not be taken from 6 salmon species but may not target p.m. Sunday until 6 p.m. Tuesday. salmon during this time period (reten- (v) Except as provided in this section, tion of salmon taken incidentally to and except as may be provided by the non-salmon directed fisheries is al- terms of a subsistence fishing permit, lowed). From the mouth of Nome Creek you may take fish other than salmon downstream to the confluence of Moose at any time. Creek, only rod and reel may be used. (vi) In Districts 1, 2, 3, and Subdis- From the mouth of Nome Creek down- trict 4A, excluding the Koyukuk and stream to the confluence of O’Brien Innoko River drainages, you may not Creek, the daily harvest and possession take salmon for subsistence purposes limit is 5 grayling; from the mouth of during the 24 hours immediately before O’Brien Creek downstream to the con- the opening of the State commercial fluence of Moose Creek, the daily har- salmon fishing season. vest and possession limit is 10 grayling. (vii) In Districts 1, 2, and 3: The Nome Creek drainage of Beaver (A) After the opening of the State Creek is closed to subsistence fishing commercial salmon fishing season for grayling.

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(xii) You may not subsistence fish in 200 feet of other fishing gear operating the Toklat River drainage from August for commercial, personal, or subsist- 15 through May 15. ence use except that, at the site ap- (xiii) You may take salmon only by proximately 1 mile upstream from gillnet, beach seine, dip net, fish wheel, Ruby on the south bank of the Yukon or rod and reel, subject to the restric- River between ADF&G regulatory tions set forth in this section. markers containing the area known lo- (A) In the Yukon River drainage, you cally as the ‘‘Slide,’’ you may set sub- may not take salmon for subsistence sistence fishing gear within 200 feet of fishing using gillnets with stretched other operating commercial or subsist- mesh larger than 7.5 inches. ence fishing gear, and in District 4, (B) In Subdistrict 5D you may take from Old Paradise Village upstream to salmon once the mid-range of the Ca- a point 4 miles upstream from Anvik, nadian interim management there is no minimum distance require- escapement goal and the total allow- ment between fish wheels. able catch goal are projected to be (D) During the State commercial achieved. salmon fishing season, within the (C) Salmon may be harvested by dip Yukon River and the Tanana River net at any time, except during times of below the confluence of the Wood conservation when the Federal in-sea- River, you may use drift gillnets and son manager may announce restric- fish wheels only during open subsist- tions on time, areas, and species. ence salmon fishing periods. (xiv) In District 4, if you are a com- (E) In Birch Creek, gillnet mesh size mercial fisherman, you may not take may not exceed 3-inches stretch-meas- salmon for subsistence purposes during ure from June 15 through September the State commercial salmon fishing 15. season using gillnets with stretched- (F) In Racetrack Slough on the mesh larger than 6 inches after a date Koyukuk River and in the sloughs of specified by ADF&G emergency order the Huslia River drainage, from when issued between July 10 and July 31. each river is free of ice through June (xv) In Districts 5 and 6, you may not 15, the offshore end of the set gillnet take salmon for subsistence purposes may not be closer than 20 feet from the by drift gillnets. opposite bank except that sloughs 40 (xvi) In District 4 salmon may be feet or less in width may have 3⁄4 width taken by drift gillnet not more than coverage with set gillnet, unless closed 150 feet in length unless restricted by by Federal special action. special action or as modified by regula- (xviii) In District 4, from September tions in this section. 21 through May 15, you may use jigging (xvii) Unless otherwise specified in gear from shore ice. this section, you may take fish other (xix) You must possess a subsistence than salmon by set gillnet, drift fishing permit for the following loca- gillnet, beach seine, fish wheel, long tions: line, fyke net, dip net, jigging gear, (A) For the Yukon River drainage spear, lead, or rod and reel, subject to from the mouth of Hess Creek to the the following restrictions, which also mouth of the Dall River; apply to subsistence salmon fishing: (B) For the Yukon River drainage (A) During the open weekly fishing from the upstream mouth of 22 Mile periods of the State commercial salm- Slough to the U.S.-Canada border; on fishing season, if you are a commer- (C) Only for salmon in the Tanana cial fisherman, you may not operate River drainage above the mouth of the more than one type of gear at a time, Wood River. for commercial, personal use, and sub- (xx) Only one subsistence fishing per- sistence purposes. mit will be issued to each household (B) You may not use an aggregate per year. length of set gillnet in excess of 150 (xxi) In Districts 1, 2, and 3, from fathoms, and each drift gillnet may not June 1 through July 15. If ADF&G has exceed 50 fathoms in length. announced that Chinook salmon can be (C) In Districts 4, 5, and 6, you may sold in the commercial fisheries, you not set subsistence fishing gear within may not possess Chinook salmon taken

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for subsistence purposes unless both (v) In District 2, and anywhere in tips (lobes) of the tail fin have been re- tributaries that flow into the moved before the person conceals the Kuskokwim River within that district, salmon from plain view or transfers the from June 1 through September 8, you salmon from the fishing site. may not take salmon by net gear or (xxii) In the Yukon River drainage, fish wheel for 16 hours before or during Chinook salmon must be used pri- and for 6 hours after each open com- marily for human consumption and mercial salmon fishing period in the may not be targeted for dog food. Dried district. You may subsistence fish for Chinook salmon may not be used for salmon with rod and reel 24 hours per dog food anywhere in the Yukon River day, 7 days per week, unless rod and drainage. Whole fish unfit for human reel are specifically restricted by this consumption (due to disease, deteriora- paragraph (e)(4). tion, and deformities), scraps, and (vi) You may not take subsistence small fish (16 inches or less) may be fed fish by nets in the Goodnews River east to dogs. Also, whole Chinook salmon of a line between ADF&G regulatory caught incidentally during a subsist- markers placed near the mouth of the ence chum salmon fishery in the fol- Ufigag River and an ADF&G regulatory lowing time periods and locations may marker placed near the mouth of the be fed to dogs: Tunulik River 16 hours before or during (A) After July 10 in the Koyukuk and for 6 hours after each State open River drainage; commercial salmon fishing period. (B) After August 10, in Subdistrict (vii) You may not take subsistence 5D, upstream of Circle City. fish by nets in the Kanektok River up- (4) Kuskokwim Area. The Kuskokwim stream of ADF&G regulatory markers Area consists of all waters of Alaska placed near the mouth 16 hours before between the latitude of the western- or during and for 6 hours after each most point of Naskonat Peninsula and State open commercial salmon fishing the latitude of the southernmost tip of period. Cape Newenham, including the waters of Alaska surrounding Nunivak and St. (viii) You may not take subsistence Matthew Islands and those waters fish by nets in the Arolik River up- draining into the Bering Sea. stream of ADF&G regulatory markers (i) Unless otherwise restricted in this placed near the mouth 16 hours before section, you may take fish in the or during and for 6 hours after each Kuskokwim Area at any time without State open commercial salmon fishing a subsistence fishing permit. period. (ii) For the Kuskokwim area, Federal (ix) You may only take salmon by subsistence fishing schedules, openings, gillnet, beach seine, fish wheel, dip net, closings, and fishing methods are the or rod and reel subject to the restric- same as those issued for the subsist- tions set out in this section, except ence taking of fish under Alaska Stat- that you may also take salmon by utes (AS 16.05.060), except the use of spear in the Kanektok, and Arolik gillnets with 6-inch or less mesh size is River drainages, and in the drainage of allowed before June 1 in the Goodnews Bay. Kuskokwim River drainage, unless su- (x) You may not use an aggregate perseded by a Federal special action. length of set gillnets or drift gillnets in (iii) In District 1, Kuskokuak Slough, excess of 50 fathoms for taking salmon. from June 1 through July 31 only, you (xi) You may take fish other than may not take salmon for 16 hours be- salmon by set gillnet, drift gillnet, fore and during each State open com- beach seine, fish wheel, pot, long line, mercial salmon fishing period in the fyke net, dip net, jigging gear, spear, district. lead, handline, or rod and reel. (iv) In Districts 4 and 5, from June 1 (xii) You must attach to the bank through September 8, you may not each subsistence gillnet operated in take salmon for 16 hours before or dur- tributaries of the Kuskokwim River ing and for 6 hours after each State and fish it substantially perpendicular open commercial salmon fishing period to the bank and in a substantially in each district. straight line.

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(xiii) Within a tributary to the and October 1 through October 31, you Kuskokwim River in that portion of may subsistence fish for salmon only the Kuskokwim River drainage from from 9:00 a.m. Monday until 9:00 a.m. the north end of Eek Island upstream Friday. From June 1 through Sep- to the mouth of the Kolmakoff River, tember 30, within the waters of a com- you may not set or operate any part of mercial salmon district, you may take a set gillnet within 150 feet of any part salmon only during State open com- of another set gillnet. mercial salmon fishing periods. (xiv) The maximum depth of gillnets (iii) In the Egegik River from 9 a.m. is as follows: June 23 through 9 a.m. July 17, you (A) Gillnets with 6-inch or smaller may take salmon only during the fol- stretched-mesh may not be more than lowing times: From 9 a.m. Tuesday to 45 meshes in depth; 9 a.m. Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. (B) Gillnets with greater than 6-inch Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday. stretched-mesh may not be more than (iv) You may not take fish from wa- 35 meshes in depth. ters within 300 feet of a stream mouth (xv) You may not use subsistence set used by salmon. and drift gillnets exceeding 15 fathoms (v) You may not subsistence fish with in length in Whitefish Lake in the nets in the Tazimina River and within Ophir Creek drainage. You may not op- one-fourth mile of the terminus of erate more than one subsistence set or those waters during the period from drift gillnet at a time in Whitefish September 1 through June 14. Lake in the Ophir Creek drainage. You (vi) Within any district, you may must check the net at least once every take salmon, herring, and capelin by 24 hours. set gillnets only. (xvi) You may take rainbow trout only in accordance with the following (vii) Outside the boundaries of any restrictions: district, unless otherwise specified, you (A) You may take rainbow trout only may take salmon by set gillnet only. by the use of gillnets, dip nets, fyke (A) You may also take salmon by nets, handline, spear, rod and reel, or spear in the Togiak River, excluding jigging through the ice; its tributaries. (B) You may not use gillnets, dip (B) You may also use drift gillnets nets, or fyke nets for targeting rainbow not greater than 10 fathoms in length trout from March 15 through June 15; to take salmon in the Togiak River in (C) If you take rainbow trout inciden- the first 2 river miles upstream from tally in other subsistence net fisheries the mouth of the Togiak River to the and through the ice, you may retain ADF&G regulatory markers. them for subsistence purposes; (C) You may also take salmon with- (D) There are no harvest limits with out a permit in Sixmile Lake and its handline, spear, rod and reel, or jig- tributaries within and adjacent to the ging. exterior boundaries of Lake Clark Na- (xvii) All tributaries not expressly tional Park and Preserve unless other- closed by Federal special action, or as wise prohibited, and Lake Clark and its modified by regulations in this section, tributaries, by snagging (by handline remain open to the use of gillnets more or rod and reel), using a spear, bow and than 100 yards upstream from their arrow, rod and reel, or capturing by confluence with the Kuskokwim River. bare hand. (5) Bristol Bay Area. The Bristol Bay (D) You may also take salmon by Area includes all waters of Bristol Bay, beach seines not exceeding 25 fathoms including drainages enclosed by a line in length in Lake Clark, excluding its from Cape Newenham to Cape tributaries. Menshikof. (E) You may also take fish (except (i) Unless restricted in this section, rainbow trout) with a fyke net and lead or unless under the terms of a subsist- in tributaries of Lake Clark and the ence fishing permit, you may take fish tributaries of Sixmile Lake within and at any time in the Bristol Bay area. adjacent to the exterior boundaries of (ii) In all State commercial salmon Lake Clark National Park and Pre- districts, from May 1 through May 31 serve unless otherwise prohibited.

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(1) You may use a fyke net and lead ence fishing permit unless both lobes of only with a permit issued by the Fed- the caudal fin (tail) or the dorsal fin eral in-season manager. have been removed. (2) All fyke nets and leads must be (B) You may not possess salmon attended at all times while in use. taken with a drift gillnet under the au- (3) All materials used to construct thority of a subsistence fishing permit the fyke net and lead must be made of unless both lobes of the caudal fin wood and be removed from the water (tail) or the dorsal fin have been re- when the fyke net and lead is no longer moved. in use. (xvii) You may take rainbow trout (viii) The maximum lengths for set only by rod and reel or jigging gear. gillnets used to take salmon are as fol- Rainbow trout daily harvest and pos- lows: session limits are two per day/two in (A) You may not use set gillnets ex- possession with no size limit from ceeding 10 fathoms in length in the April 10 through October 31 and five per Egegik River; day/five in possession with no size limit (B) In the remaining waters of the from November 1 through April 9. area, you may not use set gillnets ex- (xviii) If you take rainbow trout inci- ceeding 25 fathoms in length. dentally in other subsistence net fish- (ix) You may not operate any part of eries, or through the ice, you may re- a set gillnet within 300 feet of any part tain them for subsistence purposes. of another set gillnet. (6) Aleutian Islands Area. The Aleu- (x) You must stake and buoy each set tian Islands Area includes all waters of gillnet. Instead of having the identi- Alaska west of the longitude of the tip fying information on a keg or buoy at- of Cape Sarichef, east of 172° East lon- tached to the gillnet, you may plainly gitude, and south of 54°36′ North lati- and legibly inscribe your first initial, tude. last name, and subsistence permit (i) You may take fish other than number on a sign at or near the set salmon, rainbow/steelhead trout, or gillnet. char at any time unless restricted (xi) You may not operate or assist in under the terms of a subsistence fish- operating subsistence salmon net gear ing permit. If you take rainbow/ while simultaneously operating or as- steelhead trout incidentally in other sisting in operating commercial salm- subsistence net fisheries, you may re- on net gear. tain them for subsistence purposes. (xii) During State closed commercial (ii) In the Unalaska District, you herring fishing periods, you may not may take salmon for subsistence pur- use gillnets exceeding 25 fathoms in poses from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. length for the subsistence taking of from January 1 through December 31, herring or capelin. except as may be specified on a subsist- (xiii) You may take fish other than ence fishing permit. salmon, herring, and capelin by gear listed in this part unless restricted (iii) In the Adak, Akutan, Atka– under the terms of a subsistence fish- Amlia, and Umnak Districts, you may ing permit. take salmon at any time. (xiv) You may take salmon only (iv) You may not subsistence fish for under authority of a State subsistence salmon in the following waters: salmon permit (permits are issued by (A) The waters of Unalaska Lake, its ADF&G) except when using a Federal tributaries and outlet stream; permit for fyke net and lead. (B) The waters of Summers and Mor- (xv) Only one State subsistence fish- ris Lakes and their tributaries and out- ing permit for salmon and one Federal let streams; permit for use of a fyke net and lead (C) All streams supporting anad- for all fish (except rainbow trout) may romous fish runs that flow into Un- be issued to each household per year. alaska Bay south of a line from the (xvi) In the Togiak River section and northern tip of Cape Cheerful to the the Togiak River drainage: northern tip of Kalekta Point; (A) You may not possess coho salmon (D) Waters of McLees Lake and its taken under the authority of a subsist- tributaries and outlet stream;

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(E) All fresh water on Adak Island ice, you may retain them for subsist- and Kagalaska Island in the Adak Dis- ence purposes. trict. (ii) You may take salmon, trout, and (v) You may take salmon by seine char only under the authority of a sub- and gillnet, or with gear specified on a sistence fishing permit. subsistence fishing permit. (iii) You must keep a record on the (vi) In the Unalaska District, if you reverse side of the permit of subsist- fish with a net, you must be physically ence-caught fish. You must complete present at the net at all times when the record immediately upon taking the net is being used. subsistence-caught fish and must re- (vii) You may take fish other than turn it no later than October 31. salmon by gear listed in this part un- (iv) You may take salmon at any less restricted under the terms of a time, except in those districts and sec- subsistence fishing permit. tions open to commercial salmon fish- (viii) You may take salmon, trout, ing where salmon may not be taken and char only under the terms of a sub- during the 24 hours before and 12 hours sistence fishing permit, except that following each State open weekly com- you do not need a permit in the mercial salmon fishing period, or as Akutan, Umnak, and Atka–Amlia Is- may be specified on a subsistence fish- lands Districts. ing permit. (ix) You may take no more than 250 (v) You may not subsistence fish for salmon for subsistence purposes unless salmon in the following waters: otherwise specified on the subsistence (A) Russell Creek and Nurse Lagoon fishing permit, except that in the Un- and within 500 yards outside the mouth alaska and Adak Districts, you may of Nurse Lagoon; take no more than 25 salmon plus an (B) Trout Creek and within 500 yards additional 25 salmon for each member outside its mouth. of your household listed on the permit. (vi) You may take salmon by seine, You may obtain an additional permit. gillnet, rod and reel, or with gear speci- (x) You must keep a record on the re- fied on a subsistence fishing permit. verse side of the permit of subsistence- You may also take salmon without a caught fish. You must complete the permit by snagging (by handline or rod record immediately upon taking sub- and reel), using a spear, bow and arrow, sistence-caught fish and must return it or capturing by bare hand. no later than October 31. (vii) You may take fish other than (7) Alaska Peninsula Area. The Alaska salmon by gear listed in this part un- Peninsula Area includes all waters of less restricted under the terms of a Alaska on the north side of the Alaska subsistence fishing permit. peninsula southwest of a line from (viii) You may not use a set gillnet Cape Menshikof (57°28.34′ North lati- exceeding 100 fathoms in length. tude, 157°55.84′ West longitude) to Cape (ix) You may take no more than 250 Newenham (58°39.00’ North latitude, salmon for subsistence purposes unless 162° West longitude) and east of the otherwise specified on your subsistence longitude of Cape Sarichef Light fishing permit. (164°55.70′ West longitude) and on the (8) Chignik Area. The Chignik Area south side of the Alaska Peninsula includes all waters of Alaska on the from a line extending from Scotch south side of the Alaska Peninsula Cape through the easternmost tip of bounded by a line extending 135° south- Ugamak Island to a line extending 135° east for 3 miles from a point near southeast from Kupreanof Point Kilokak Rocks at 57°10.34′ North lati- (55°33.98′ North latitude, 159°35.88′ West tude, 156°20.22′ West longitude (the lon- longitude). gitude of the southern entrance to (i) You may take fish, other than Imuya Bay) then due south, and a line salmon, rainbow/steelhead trout, or extending 135° southeast from char, at any time unless restricted Kupreanof Point at 55°33.98′ North lati- under the terms of a subsistence fish- tude, 159°35.88′ West longitude. ing permit. If you take rainbow/ (i) You may take fish other than steelhead trout incidentally in other salmon, rainbow/steelhead trout, or subsistence net fisheries or through the char at any time, except as may be

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specified by a subsistence fishing per- snagging (by handline or rod and reel), mit. For salmon, Federal subsistence using a spear, bow and arrow, or cap- fishing openings, closings and fishing turing by bare hand. methods are the same as those issued (vii) You may take fish other than for the subsistence taking of fish under salmon by gear listed in this part un- Alaska Statutes (AS 16.05.060), unless less restricted under the terms of a superseded by a Federal Special Ac- subsistence fishing permit. tion. Within the Chignik Area, depend- (viii) You may take no more than 250 ing upon the area that you may fish, in salmon for subsistence purposes unless addition to a State subsistence fishing otherwise specified on the subsistence permit, you may be required to also fishing permit. have a Federal subsistence permit. If (9) Kodiak Area. The Kodiak Area in- you take rainbow/steelhead trout inci- cludes all waters of Alaska south of a dentally in other subsistence net fish- line extending east from Cape Douglas eries, you may retain them for subsist- (58°51.10′ North latitude), west of 150° ence purposes. West longitude, north of 55°30.00′ North (ii) You may take salmon in the latitude, and north and east of a line Chignik River, with rod and reel, from extending 135° southeast for three a point 300 feet upstream of the miles from a point near Kilokak Rocks ADF&G weir to Chignik Lake from at 57°10.34′ North latitude, 156°20.22′ January 1 through August 9, with no West longitude (the longitude of the daily harvest or possession limit under southern entrance of Imuya Bay), then the authority of a Federal subsistence due south. fishing permit. You may take salmon (i) You may take fish other than by gillnet in Black Lake or any tribu- salmon, rainbow/steelhead trout, char, tary to Black or Chignik Lakes with a bottomfish, or herring at any time un- Federal subsistence fishing permit. less restricted by the terms of a sub- You may take salmon in the waters of sistence fishing permit. If you take Clark River and Home Creek from their rainbow/steelhead trout incidentally in confluence with Chignik Lake up- other subsistence net fisheries, you stream 1 mile. In the open waters of may retain them for subsistence pur- Clark River and Home Creek you may poses. take salmon by snagging (handline or (ii) You may take salmon for subsist- rod and reel), spear, bow and arrow, or ence purposes 24 hours a day from Jan- capture by hand without a permit. The uary 1 through December 31, with the daily harvest and possession limits following exceptions: using these methods are five per day (A) From June 1 through September and five in possession. 15, you may not use salmon seine ves- (iii) You may take salmon, trout, and sels to take subsistence salmon for 24 char only under the authority of a sub- hours before or during, and for 24 hours sistence fishing permit unless other- after any State open commercial salm- wise indicated in this section or as on fishing period. The use of skiffs noted in the permit conditions. from any type of vessel is allowed. (iv) You must keep a record on your (B) From June 1 through September permit of subsistence-caught fish. You 15, you may use purse seine vessels to must complete the record immediately take salmon only with gillnets, and upon taking subsistence-caught fish you may have no other type of salmon and must return it no later than the gear on board the vessel. due date listed on the permit. (iii) You may not subsistence fish for (v) If you hold a commercial fishing salmon in the following locations: license, you may only subsistence fish (A) Womens Bay closed waters—All for salmon as specified on a subsistence waters inside a line from the tip of the fishing permit. Nyman Peninsula (57°43.23′ North lati- (vi) You may take salmon by seines, tude, 152°31.51′ West longitude), to the gillnets, rod and reel, or with gear northeastern tip of Mary’s Island specified on a subsistence fishing per- (57°42.40′ North latitude, 152°32.00′ West mit, except that in Chignik Lake, you longitude), to the southeastern shore of may not use purse seines. You may Womens Bay at 57°41.95′ North latitude, also take salmon without a permit by 152°31.50′ West longitude.

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(B) Buskin River closed waters—All (vii) You may take fish other than waters inside of a line running from a salmon by gear listed in this part un- marker on the bluff north of the mouth less restricted under the terms of a of the Buskin River at approximately subsistence fishing permit. 57°45.80′ North latitude, 152°28.38′ West (viii) You may take salmon only by longitude, to a point offshore at gillnet, rod and reel, or seine. 57°45.35′ North latitude, 152°28.15′ West (ix) You must be physically present longitude, to a marker located onshore at the net when the net is being fished. south of the river mouth at approxi- (10) Cook Inlet Area. The Cook Inlet mately 57°45.15′ North latitude, Area includes all waters of Alaska en- 152°28.65′ West longitude. closed by a line extending east from (C) All waters closed to commercial Cape Douglas (58°51.10′ N Lat.) and a salmon fishing within 100 yards of the line extending south from Cape Fair- terminus of Selief Bay Creek. field (148°50.25′ W Long.). (D) In Afognak Bay north and west of (i) General area regulations. (A) Unless a line from the tip of Last Point to the restricted by regulations in this sec- tip of River Mouth Point. tion, or unless restricted under the (E) From August 15 through Sep- terms of a subsistence fishing permit, tember 30, all waters 500 yards seaward you may take fish at any time in the of the terminus of Little Kitoi Creek. Cook Inlet Area. (F) All fresh water systems of Afog- (B) If you take rainbow or steelhead nak Island. trout incidentally in subsistence net (iv) You must have a subsistence fisheries, you may retain them for sub- fishing permit for taking salmon, sistence purposes, unless otherwise trout, and char for subsistence pur- prohibited or provided for in this sec- poses. You must have a subsistence tion. With jigging gear through the ice fishing permit for taking herring and or rod-and-reel gear in open waters, bottomfish for subsistence purposes there is an annual limit of two rainbow during the State commercial herring or steelhead trout 20 inches or longer, sac roe season from April 15 through taken from Kenai Peninsula fresh wa- June 30. ters. (v) The annual limit for a subsistence (C) Under the authority of a Federal salmon fishing permit holder is as fol- subsistence fishing permit, you may lows: take only salmon, trout, Dolly Varden, (A) In the Federal public waters of and other char. Permits will be issued Kodiak Island, east of the line from by the in-season manager or designated Crag Point south to the westernmost representative and will be valid for point of Saltery Cove, including the that regulatory year, except as other- waters of Woody and Long Islands, and wise provided for in this section, or as the salt waters bordering this area stated under the permit conditions, un- within 1 mile of Kodiak Island, exclud- less the season is closed or restricted ing the waters bordering Spruce Island, by a special action. 25 salmon for the permit holder plus an (D) All fish taken under the author- additional 25 salmon for each member ity of a Federal subsistence fishing per- of the same household whose names are mit must be marked and recorded prior listed on the permit: an additional per- to leaving the fishing site. mit may be obtained upon request. (1) The fishing site includes the par- (B) In the remainder of the Kodiak ticular Federal public waters and/or ad- Area not described in paragraph jacent shoreline from which the fish (e)(9)(v)(A) of this section, there is no were harvested. annual harvest limit for a subsistence (2) Marking means removing the dor- salmon fishing permit holder. sal fin. (vi) You must record on your subsist- (E) You may not take grayling or ence permit the number of subsistence burbot for subsistence purposes. fish taken. You must record all har- (F) You may take smelt with dip nets vested fish prior to leaving the fishing in fresh water only from April 1 site, and must return the permit by the through June 15. There are no harvest due date marked on permit. or possession limits for smelt.

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(G) You may take whitefish in the (I) Seasons, harvest and possession Tyone River drainage using gillnets. limits, and methods and means for (H) You may take fish by gear listed take are the same as for the taking of in this section unless restricted by those species under Alaska sport fish- other regulations in this section or ing regulations (5 AAC 56 and 5 AAC 57) under the terms of a Federal subsist- unless modified herein or by issuance ence fishing permit (as may be modi- of a Federal special action. fied by regulations in this section). (J) Applicable harvest provisions are as follows:

Location Methods and means Permit type

Kasilof River Drainage ...... Kasilof River dip net or rod and reel for salm- Household Annual Permit. on; Kasilof River fish wheel for salmon; Kasilof River gillnet for salmon. Kenai River Drainage ...... Kenai River dip net or rod and reel for salmon; Household Annual Permit. Kenai River gillnet for salmon. Kasilof River Drainage ...... Tustumena Lake rod and reel for salmon; General Subsistence Fishing Per- Kasilof River drainage rod and reel for resi- mit (Daily/Possession Limits). dent species. Kenai River Drainage...... Kenai River rod and reel only for salmon; General Subsistence Fishing Per- Kenai River and tributaries under ice jigging mit (Daily/Possession Limits). and rod and reel for resident species. Tustumena Lake ...... Tustumena Lake under ice fishery ...... Tustumena Lake Winter Permit.

(1) Harvest limits may not be accu- 2.8 miles below the Tustumena Lake mulated. boat ramp. (2) Each household may harvest its (2) Residents using rod-and-reel gear annual salmon limits in one or more may fish with up to two baited single days. or treble hooks. (3) All salmon harvested as part of a (3) Other species incidentally caught household annual limit must be re- during the dip net and rod and reel ported to the Federal in-season man- fishery may be retained for subsistence ager within 72 hours of leaving the fish- uses, including up to 200 rainbow/ ing site. steelhead trout taken through August (4) For Ninilchik residents, the 15. After 200 rainbow/steelhead trout household annual limits for Chinook have been taken in this fishery or after salmon in the Kasilof River and for August 15, all rainbow/steelhead trout late-run Chinook salmon in the Kenai must be released unless otherwise pro- River are combined. vided for in this section. (ii) Seasons, harvest limits, and methods (4) Harvest seasons are as follows: and means for Kasilof River fisheries. Household annual limits for salmon in Species Season Kasilof River fisheries are as follows: Sockeye salmon ...... June 16–August 15. Chinook salmon ...... June 16–August 15. Number of fish Additional fish Coho salmon ...... June 16–October 31. allowed for allowed for Pink salmon ...... June 16–October 31. Species each permit each house- holder hold member (B) Kasilof River fish wheel; salmon. (1) Sockeye ...... 25 5 Residents of Ninilchik may harvest Chinook ...... 10 2 Coho ...... 10 2 sockeye, Chinook, coho, and pink salm- Pink ...... 10 2 on through a fish wheel fishery in the Federal public waters of the upper (A) Kasilof River dip net or rod and mainstem of the Kasilof River. reel; salmon. (1) Residents of Ninilchik (2) Residents of Ninilchik may retain may take sockeye, Chinook, coho, and other species incidentally caught in pink salmon through a dip net or rod the Kasilof River fish wheel except for and reel fishery on the upper mainstem rainbow or steelhead trout, which must of the Kasilof River from a Federal reg- be released and returned unharmed to ulatory marker on the river below the the water. outlet of Tustumena Lake downstream (3) Only one fish wheel may be oper- to a marker on the river approximately ated on the Kasilof River. The fish

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wheel must: Have a live box, be mon- tains the person’s fishing permit num- itored when fishing, be stopped from ber, name, and address in letters and fishing when it is not being monitored numerals at least 1 inch high. or used, and be installed and operated (6) The organization owning the fish in compliance with any regulations and wheel may operate the fish wheel for restrictions for its use within the subsistence purposes on behalf of resi- Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. dents of Ninilchik by requesting a sub- (4) One registration permit will be sistence fishing permit that: available and will be awarded by the (i) Identifies a person who will be re- Federal in-season fishery manager, in sponsible for operating the fish wheel; consultation with the Kenai National and Wildlife Refuge manager, based on the (ii) Includes provisions for recording merits of the operational plan. The reg- daily catches, the household to whom istration permit will be issued to an or- the catch was given, and other infor- ganization that, as the fish wheel mation determined to be necessary for owner, will be responsible for its con- effective resource management by the struction, installation, operation, use, Federal fishery manager. and removal in consultation with the (7) Fishing is allowed from June 16 Federal fishery manager. The owner through October 31 on the Kasilof may not rent or lease the fish wheel for River unless closed or otherwise re- personal gain. As part of the permit, stricted by Federal special action. the organization must: (C) Kasilof River gillnet; salmon. (i) Prior to the season. Provide a written operational plan to the Federal (1) Residents of Ninilchik may har- fishery manager including a descrip- vest sockeye, Chinook, coho, and pink tion of how fishing time and fish will salmon in the Federal public waters of be offered and distributed among the upper mainstem of the Kasilof households and residents of Ninilchik. River from a Federal regulatory marker on the river below the outlet of (ii) During the season. Mark the fish wheel with a wood, metal, or plastic Tustumena Lake downstream to the plate that is at least 12 inches high by Tustumena Lake boat launch with a 12 inches wide, permanently affixed, single gillnet from June 16 through Au- and plainly visible and that contains gust 15. the following information in letters (2) Only one community gillnet may and numerals at least 1 inch high: Reg- be operated on the Kasilof River. istration permit number; organiza- (i) The gillnet may not: Be over 10 tion’s name and address; and primary fathoms in length, be larger than 5.25- contact person name and telephone inch mesh, and obstruct more than half number. of the river width with stationary fish- (iii) After the season. Provide written ing gear. documentation of required evaluation (ii) Subsistence stationary gillnet information to the Federal fishery gear may not be set within 200 feet of manager including, but not limited to, other subsistence stationary gear. persons or households operating the (iii) The gillnet may be operated as a gear, hours of operation, and number of set gillnet in a fixed location, as a each species caught and retained or re- pole-net system drifted through an leased. area while wading, or as a drift net (5) People operating the fish wheel from a boat. must: (3) One registration permit will be (i) Have in possession a valid Federal available and will be issued by the Fed- subsistence fishing permit and remain eral in-season fishery manager, in con- onsite to monitor the fish wheel and sultation with the Kenai National remove all fish at least every hour. Wildlife Refuge manager, to the (ii) In addition, any person operating Ninilchik Traditional Council. As the the fish wheel who is not the owner community gillnet owner, the must attach to the fish wheel an addi- Ninilchik Traditional Council will be tional wood, metal, or plastic plate responsible for its use and removal in that is at least 12 inches high by 12 consultation with the Federal in-sea- inches wide, is plainly visible, and con- son manager. As part of the permit,

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after the season, the Ninilchik Tradi- Species Size Limits tional Council must provide written Pink salmon ...... 16 inches and 6 per day documentation of required evaluation longer. and 6 in information to the Federal fishery posses- manager including, but not limited to: sion. (i) Persons or households operating the gear; (E) Kasilof drainage rod and reel; resi- (ii) Hours of operation; and dent species. Resident fish species in- (iii) Number of each species caught cluding lake trout, rainbow or and retained or released. steelhead trout, and Dolly Varden or Arctic char may be harvested by rod (4) The community gillnet is subject and reel in Federally managed waters to compliance with applicable Kenai of the Kasilof River drainage the entire National Wildlife Refuge regulations year as follows: and restrictions. (5) The Ninilchik Traditional Council Species Specifications Limits may operate the net for subsistence Lake trout ...... Fish 20 inches 4 per day and purposes on behalf of residents of and longer. 4 in posses- Ninilchik by requesting a subsistence sion. fishing permit that: Fish less than 20 15 per day inches in length. and 15 in (i) Identifies a person who will be re- possession. sponsible for fishing the gillnet; and Dolly Varden and Arctic In flowing waters .. 4 per day and (ii) Includes provisions for recording char. 4 in posses- daily catches within 72 hours, the sion. In lakes and 10 per day household to whom the catch was ponds. and 10 in given, and other information deter- possession. mined to be necessary for effective re- Rainbow or steelhead In flowing waters .. 2 per day and trout. 2 in posses- source management by the Federal in- sion. season manager. In lakes and 5 per day and (6) Residents of Ninilchik may retain ponds. 5 in posses- other species incidentally caught in sion. the Kasilof River community gillnet (F) Tustumena Lake under ice fishery; fishery. The gillnet fishery will be resident species. closed when the retention of rainbow (1) You may fish in Tustumena Lake or steelhead trout has been restricted with a gillnet under the ice, or with under Federal subsistence regulations. jigging gear used through the ice. The (D) Tustumena Lake rod and reel; salm- gillnet may not be longer than 10 fath- on. oms. (1) In addition to the dip net and rod (2) Harvest limits are as follows: and reel fishery on the upper mainstem of the Kasilof River described under Methods Limits Additional provi- paragraph (e)(10)(ii)(A)(1) of this sec- sions tion, residents of Ninilchik may also Jigging gear through Household an- Household limits take coho and pink salmon through a the ice. nual limit of 30 are included in fish in any the overall total rod and reel fishery in Tustumena combination of annual harvest Lake. Fishing is allowed with up to lake trout, rain- quota. two baited single or treble hooks. bow trout, and Dolly Varden (2) Seasons, areas, harvest and pos- or Arctic char. session limits, and methods and means Gillnet under the ice Total annual har- The Federal infor take are the same as for the taking vest quota of season man- of these species under Alaska sport 200 lake trout, ager will issue 200 rainbow a closure for fishing regulations (5 AAC 56), except trout, and 500 this fishery for the following harvest and posses- Dolly Varden once any of sion limits: or Arctic char. these quotas has been met. Species Size Limits (3) You may harvest fish under the Coho salmon ...... 16 inches and 4 per day ice only in Tustumena Lake. Gillnets longer. and 4 in 1 posses- are not allowed within a ⁄4 mile radius sion. of the mouth of any tributary to

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Tustumena Lake, or the outlet of (iii) For unattended gear, the permit- Tustumena Lake. tee’s name and address must be plainly (4) A permit is required. The permit and legibly inscribed on a stake at one will be issued by the Federal in-season end of the gillnet. manager or designated representative (5) Incidentally caught fish may be and will be valid for the winter season retained and must be recorded on the unless the season is closed by special permit before transporting fish from action. the fishing site. (i) The permittee must report the fol- (6) Failure to return the completed lowing information: The number of each species caught; the number of harvest permit by May 31 may result in each species retained; the length, depth issuance of a violation notice and/or (number of meshes deep), and mesh size denial of a future subsistence permit. of gillnet fished; the fishing site; and (iii) Seasons, harvest limits, and meth- the total hours fished. ods and means for Kenai River fisheries. (ii) The gillnet must be checked at Household annual limits for salmon in least once in every 48-hour period. Kenai River fisheries are as follows:

Number of fish al- Additional fish al- Species lowed for each per- lowed for each Additional provisions mit holder household member

Sockeye salmon ...... 25 5 Chum salmon that are retained are to be included within the annual limit for sockeye salmon. Chinook salmon—Early-run (July 1 2 1 For the Kenai River community gillnet through July 15). fishery described under paragraph (e)(10)(iii)(B) of this section. Chinook salmon—Late-run (July 16 10 2 through August 31). Coho salmon ...... 20 5 Pink salmon ...... 15 5

(A) Kenai River dip net or rod and reel; (i) For both Kenai River fishing sites salmon. below Skilak Lake, incidentally (1) You may take only sockeye salm- caught fish may be retained for sub- on through a dip net or rod and reel sistence uses, except for early-run Chi- fishery at one specified site on the Rus- nook salmon (unless otherwise pro- sian River. vided for in this section), rainbow trout (i) For the Russian River fishing site, 18 inches or longer, and Dolly Varden incidentally caught fish may be re- 18 inches or longer, which must be retained for subsistence uses, except for leased. early- and late-run Chinook salmon, (ii) At the Kenai River Moose Range coho salmon, rainbow trout, and Dolly Meadows site, dip netting is allowed Varden, which must be released. only from a boat from a Federal regu- (ii) At the Russian River Falls site, latory marker on the Kenai River at dip netting is allowed from a Federal about river mile 29 downstream ap- regulatory marker near the upstream proximately 2.5 miles to another mark- end of the fish ladder at Russian River er on the Kenai River at about river Falls downstream to a Federal regu- mile 26.5. Residents using rod and reel latory marker approximately 600 yards gear at this fishery site may fish from below Russian River Falls. Residents using rod and reel gear at this fishery boats or from shore with up to two site may not fish with bait at any baited single or treble hooks June 15 time. through August 31. (2) You may take sockeye, late-run (iii) At the Kenai River mile 48 site, Chinook, coho, and pink salmon dip netting is allowed while either through a dip net or rod and reel fish- standing in the river or from a boat, ery at two specified sites on the Kenai from Federal regulatory markers on River below Skilak Lake and as pro- both sides of the Kenai River at about vided in this section. river mile 48 (approximately 2 miles

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below the outlet of Skilak Lake) down- salmon in the Moose Range Meadows stream approximately 2.5 miles to a area of the Federal public waters of the marker on the Kenai River at about Kenai River with a single gillnet to be river mile 45.5. Residents using rod and managed and operated by the Ninilchik reel gear at this fishery site may fish Traditional Council. from boats or from shore with up to (2) Fishing will be allowed July 1 two baited single or treble hooks June through August 15 and September 10–30 15 through August 31. on the Kenai River unless closed or (3) Fishing seasons are as follows: otherwise restricted by Federal special action. The following conditions apply Species Season Location to harvest in the Kenai River commu- Sockeye salmon June 15–August 15 ...... All three sites. nity gillnet fishery: Late-run Chinook July 16–September 30 Kenai River salmon. sites only. (i) Salmon taken in this fishery will Pink salmon ...... July 16–September 30 Kenai River be included as household annual limits sites only. of participating households. Coho salmon ...... July 16–September 30 Kenai River sites only. (ii) The Ninilchik Traditional Council will report all harvested fish within 72 (B) Kenai River gillnet; salmon. hours of leaving the gillnet location. (1) Residents of Ninilchik may har- (iii) Additional harvest restrictions vest sockeye, Chinook, coho, and pink for this fishery are as follows:

Species Period Harvest Fishery limits

Sockeye salmon ...... July 1–August 15 and September 10–30. Early-run Chinook July 1–15 ...... Fish may be retained if the most Fishery will close until July 16 once salmon less than 46 current preseason forecast from 50 early-run Chinook salmon inches in length or the State of Alaska Department have been retained or released. greater than 55 of Fish and Game projects the inches in length. in-river run to be within or above the optimal escapement goal range for early-run Chinook salmon; otherwise, live fish must be released. Late-run Chinook salm- July 16–August 15 ...... Fishery will close prior to August 15 on. if 200 late-run Chinook salmon have been retained or released prior to that date. Fishery will reopen September 10–30 for species available at that time. Pink salmon ...... July 16–August 15 and September 10–30. Coho salmon ...... July 16–August 15 and September 10–30. Incidentally caught ...... All live fish must be released. Fish Fishery will close for the season rainbow trout and that die in net may be retained. once 100 rainbow trout or 150 Dolly Varden. Dolly Varden have been released or retained.

(iv) Chinook salmon less than 20 larger than 5.25-inch mesh; and ob- inches in length may be retained and struct more than half of the river do not count towards retained or re- width with stationary fishing gear. leased totals. (ii) Subsistence stationary gillnet (v) Other incidentally caught species gear may not be set within 200 feet of may be retained; however, all inci- other subsistence stationary gear. dental fish mortalities, except for Chi- (4) One registration permit will be nook salmon less than 20 inches in available and will be issued by the Fed- length, count towards released or re- eral in-season manager, in consultation tained totals specified in this section. with the Kenai National Wildlife Ref- (3) Only one community gillnet may uge manager, to the Ninilchik Tradi- be operated on the Kenai River. tional Council. As the community (i) The gillnet may not: Be over 10 gillnet owner, the Ninilchik Tradi- fathoms in length to take salmon; be tional Council will be responsible for

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its use and removal in consultation the catch was given, and other infor- with the Federal in-season manager. As mation determined to be necessary for part of the permit, the Ninilchik Tradi- effective resource management by the tional Council must provide post-sea- Federal in-season manager. son written documentation of required (C) Kenai River rod and reel only; salm- evaluation information to the Federal on. in-season manager including, but not (1) For Federally managed waters of limited to: the Kenai River and its tributaries, (i) Persons or households operating you may take sockeye, Chinook, coho, the gear; (ii) Hours of operation; and pink, and chum salmon through a sepa- (iii) Number of each species caught rate rod and reel fishery in the Kenai and retained or released. River drainage. (5) The Ninilchik Traditional Council (2) Seasons, areas, harvest and pos- may operate the net for subsistence session limits, and methods and means purposes on behalf of residents of for take are the same as for the taking Ninilchik by requesting a subsistence of these salmon species under State of fishing permit that: Alaska fishing regulations (5 AAC 56, 5 (i) Identifies a person who will be re- AAC 57 and 5 AAC 77.540), except for sponsible for fishing the gillnet; and the following harvest and possession (ii) Includes provisions for recording limits: daily catches, the household to whom

Species Size Limits

Chinook salmon—Early-run Less than 46 inches or 55 2 per day and 2 in possession. (January 1 through July 15). inches and longer. Chinook salmon—Late-run 20 inches and longer ...... 2 per day and 2 in possession. (July 16 through August 31). All other salmon ...... 16 inches and longer ...... 6 per day and 6 in possession, of which no more than 4 per day and 4 in possession may be Coho salmon, except for the Sanctuary Area and Russian River where no more than 2 per day and 2 in possession may be Coho salmon.

(i) In the Kenai River below Skilak (1) For Federally managed waters of Lake, fishing is allowed with up to two the Kenai River and its tributaries baited single or treble hooks June 15 below Skilak Lake outlet at river mile through August 31. 50, you may take resident fish species (ii) Annual harvest limits for any including lake trout, rainbow trout, combination of early- and late-run Chi- and Dolly Varden or Arctic char with nook salmon are four for each permit jigging gear through the ice or rod and holder. reel gear in open waters. Seasons, (iii) Incidentally caught fish, other areas, harvest and possession limits, than salmon, are subject to regulations and methods and means for take are found in paragraph (e)(10)(iii)(D) of this the same as for the taking of these section. resident species under State of Alaska (D) Kenai River and tributaries under fishing regulations (5 AAC 56, 5 AAC 57, ice jigging and rod and reel; resident spe- and 5 AAC 77.540), except for the fol- cies. lowing harvest and possession limits:

Species Specifications Limits

Lake trout ...... 20 inches or longer ...... 4 per day and 4 in possession. Less than 20 inches ...... 15 per day and 15 in possession. Dolly Varden or Arctic char ...... In flowing waters ...... For fish less than 18 inches, 1 per day and 1 in possession. In lakes and ponds ...... 2 per day and 2 in possession, of which only one may be 20 inches or longer, may be harvested daily. Rainbow or steelhead trout ...... In flowing waters ...... For fish less than 18 inches in length, 1 per day and 1 in possession. In lakes and ponds ...... 2 per day and 2 in possession, of which only one fish 20 inches or longer may be harvested daily.

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(2) For Federally managed waters of Seasons, areas, harvest and possession the upper Kenai River and its tribu- limits, and methods and means for taries above Skilak Lake outlet at take are the same as for the taking of river mile 50, you may take resident these resident species under Alaska fish species including lake trout, rain- fishing regulations (5 AAC 56, 5 AAC 57, bow trout, and Dolly Varden or Arctic 5 AAC 77.540), except for the following char with jigging gear through the ice harvest and possession limits: or rod and reel gear in open waters.

Species Specifications Limits

Lake trout ...... 20 inches or longer ...... 4 per day and 4 in possession. Less than 20 inches ...... 15 per day and 15 in possession. From Hidden Lake ...... 2 per day and 2 in possession regardless of length. Dolly Varden or Arctic char ...... In flowing waters ...... For fish less than 16 inches in length, 1 per day and 1 in possession. In lakes and ponds ...... 2 per day and 2 in possession, of which only one fish 20 inches or longer may be harvested daily. Rainbow or steelhead trout ...... In flowing waters ...... For fish less than 16 inches in length, 1 per day and 1 in possession. In lakes and ponds ...... 2 per day and 2 in possession, of which only one fish 20 inches or longer may be harvested daily.

(11) Prince William Sound Area. The subsistence purposes, unless restricted Prince William Sound Area includes all in this section. waters and drainages of Alaska be- (iv) In the Copper River drainage, tween the longitude of Cape Fairfield you may take salmon only in the wa- and the longitude of Cape Suckling. ters of the Upper Copper River District, (i) You may take fish, other than or in the vicinity of the Native Village rainbow/steelhead trout, in the Prince of Batzulnetas. William Sound Area only under author- (v) In the Upper Copper River Dis- ity of a subsistence fishing permit, ex- trict, you may take salmon only by cept that a permit is not required to take eulachon. You make not take fish wheels, rod and reel, or dip nets. rainbow/steelhead trout, except as oth- (vi) Rainbow/steelhead trout and erwise provided for in this paragraph other freshwater fish caught inciden- (e)(11). tally to salmon by fish wheel in the (A) In the Prince William Sound Area Upper Copper River District may be re- within Chugach National Forest and in tained. the Copper River drainage downstream (vii) Freshwater fish other than rain- of Haley Creek, you may accumulate bow/steelhead trout caught inciden- Federal subsistence fishing harvest tally to salmon by dip net in the Upper limits with harvest limits under State Copper River District may be retained. of Alaska sport fishing regulations pro- Rainbow/steelhead trout caught inci- vided that accumulation of fishing har- dentally to salmon by dip net in the vest limits does not occur during the Upper Copper River District must be same day. released unharmed to the water. (B) You may accumulate harvest lim- (viii) You may not possess salmon its of salmon authorized for the Copper taken under the authority of an Upper River drainage upstream from Haley Copper River District subsistence fish- Creek with harvest limits for salmon ing permit, or rainbow/steelhead trout authorized under State of Alaska sport fishing regulations. caught incidentally to salmon by fish (ii) You may take fish by gear listed wheel, unless the anal fin has been im- in paragraph (b)(1) of this section un- mediately removed from the fish. You less restricted in this section or under must immediately record all retained the terms of a subsistence fishing per- fish on the subsistence permit. Imme- mit. diately means prior to concealing the (iii) If you catch rainbow/steelhead fish from plain view or transporting trout incidentally in other subsistence the fish more than 50 feet from where net fisheries, you may retain them for the fish was removed from the water.

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(ix) You may take salmon in the (D) A fish wheel may be operated Upper Copper River District from May only by one permit holder at one time; 15 through September 30 only. that permit holder must have the fish (x) The total annual harvest limit for wheel marked as required by paragraph subsistence salmon fishing permits in (e)(11)(xii)(B) or (e)(11)(xiii)(E) of this combination for the Glennallen Subdis- section and during fishing operations. trict and the Chitina Subdistrict is as (E) Only the permit holder and the follows: authorized member(s) of the household (A) For a household with 1 person, 30 listed on the subsistence permit may salmon, of which no more than 5 may take salmon. be Chinook salmon taken by dip net (F) You must personally operate your and no more than 5 Chinook taken by fish wheel or dip net. rod and reel. (G) You may not loan or transfer a (B) For a household with 2 persons, 60 subsistence fish wheel or dip net per- salmon, of which no more than 5 may mit except as permitted. be Chinook salmon taken by dip net (xii) If you are a fish wheel owner: and no more than 5 Chinook taken by (A) You must register your fish wheel rod and reel, plus 10 salmon for each with ADF&G or the Federal Subsist- additional person in a household over 2 ence Board. persons, except that the household’s (B) Your registration number and a limit for Chinook salmon taken by dip wood, metal, or plastic plate at least 12 net or rod and reel does not increase. inches high by 12 inches wide bearing (C) Upon request, permits for addi- either your name and address, or your tional salmon will be issued for no Alaska driver’s license number, or your more than a total of 200 salmon for a Alaska State identification card num- permit issued to a household with 1 ber in letters and numerals at least 1 person, of which no more than 5 may be inch high, must be permanently affixed Chinook salmon taken by dip net and and plainly visible on the fish wheel no more than 5 Chinook taken by rod when the fish wheel is in the water. and reel, or no more than a total of 500 (C) Only the current year’s registra- salmon for a permit issued to a house- tion number may be affixed to the fish hold with 2 or more persons, of which wheel; you must remove any other reg- no more than 5 may be Chinook salmon istration number from the fish wheel. taken by dip net and no more than 5 (D) You are responsible for the fish Chinook taken by rod and reel. wheel; you must remove the fish wheel (xi) The following apply to Upper from the water at the end of the permit Copper River District subsistence salm- period. on fishing permits: (A) Only one subsistence fishing per- (E) You may not rent, lease, or other- mit per subdistrict will be issued to wise use your fish wheel used for sub- each household per year. If a household sistence fishing for personal gain. has been issued permits for both sub- (xiii) If you are operating a fish districts in the same year, both per- wheel: mits must be in your possession and (A) You may operate only one fish readily available for inspection while wheel at any one time. fishing or transporting subsistence- (B) You may not set or operate a fish taken fish in either subdistrict. A wheel within 75 feet of another fish qualified household may also be issued wheel. a Batzulnetas salmon fishery permit in (C) You must check your fish wheel the same year. at least once every 10 hours and re- (B) Multiple types of gear may be move all fish. specified on a permit, although only (D) No fish wheel may have more one unit of gear per person may be op- than two baskets. erated at any one time. (E) If you are a permittee other than (C) You must return your permit no the owner, you must attach an addi- later than October 31 of the year in tional wood, metal, or plastic plate at which the permit is issued, or you may least 12 inches high by 12 inches wide, be denied a permit for the following bearing your name and address in let- year. ters and numerals at least 1 inch high,

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to the fish wheel so that the name and National Park Service regulatory address are plainly visible. markers identifying the open waters of (xiv) A subsistence fishing permit the creek. may be issued to a village council, or (B) You may use only fish wheels, dip other similarly qualified organization nets, and rod and reel on the Copper whose members operate fish wheels for River and only dip nets, spears, fyke subsistence purposes in the Upper Cop- nets, and rod and reel in Tanada Creek. per River District, to operate fish One fyke net and associated lead may wheels on behalf of members of its vil- be used in Tanada Creek upstream of lage or organization. The following ad- the National Park Service weir. ditional provisions apply to subsistence (C) You may take salmon only from fishing permits issued under this para- May 15 through September 30 or until graph (e)(11)(xiv): the season is closed by special action. (A) The permit will list all house- (D) You may retain Chinook salmon holds and household members for taken in a fish wheel in the Copper whom the fish wheel is being operated. River. You must return to the water The permit will identify a person who unharmed any Chinook salmon caught will be responsible for the fish wheel in Tanada Creek. and will be the same person as is listed (E) You must return the permit to on the fish wheel described in para- the National Park Service no later graph (e)(11)(xiii)(E) of this section. than October 15 of the year the permit (B) The allowable harvest may not was issued. exceed the combined seasonal limits for the households listed on the permit; (F) You may only use a fyke net after the permittee will notify the ADF&G consultation with the in-season man- or Federal Subsistence Board when ager. You must be present when the households are added to the list, and fyke net is actively fishing. You may the seasonal limit may be adjusted ac- take no more than 1,000 sockeye salm- cordingly. on in Tanada Creek with a fyke net. (C) Members of households listed on a (xvi) You may take pink salmon for permit issued to a village council or subsistence purposes from fresh water other similarly qualified organization with a dip net from May 15 through are not eligible for a separate house- September 30, 7 days per week, with no hold subsistence fishing permit for the harvest or possession limits in the fol- Upper Copper River District. lowing areas: (D) The permit will include provi- (A) Green Island, Knight Island, sions for recording daily catches for Chenega Island, Bainbridge Island, each fish wheel; location and number of Evans Island, Elrington Island, fish wheels; full legal name of the indi- Latouche Island, and adjacent islands, vidual responsible for the lawful oper- and the mainland waters from the ation of each fish wheel as described in outer point of Granite Bay located in paragraph (e)(11)(xiii)(E) of this sec- Knight Island Passage to Cape Fair- tion; and other information determined field; to be necessary for effective resource (B) Waters north of a line from Por- management. cupine Point to Granite Point, and (xv) You may take salmon in the vi- south of a line from Point Lowe to cinity of the former Native village of Tongue Point. Batzulnetas only under the authority (xvii) In the Chugach National Forest of a Batzulnetas subsistence salmon portion of the Prince William Sound fishing permit available from the Na- Area, you must possess a Federal sub- tional Park Service under the fol- sistence fishing permit to take salmon, lowing conditions: trout, whitefish, grayling, Dolly (A) You may take salmon only in Varden, or char. Permits are available those waters of the Copper River be- from the Cordova Ranger District. tween National Park Service regu- (A) Salmon harvest is not allowed in latory markers located near the mouth Eyak Lake and its tributaries, Copper of Tanada Creek and approximately River and its tributaries, and Eyak one-half mile downstream from that River upstream from the Copper River mouth and in Tanada Creek between Highway bridge.

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(B) You must record on your subsist- trout only in the Situk and Ahrnklin ence permit the number of subsistence Rivers and only under authority of a fish taken. You must record all har- Federal subsistence fishing permit. vested fish prior to leaving the fishing (iii) If you take salmon, trout, or site, and return the permit by the due char incidentally by gear operated date marked on the permit. under the terms of a subsistence per- (C) You must remove both lobes of mit for salmon, you may retain them the caudal (tail) fin from subsistence- for subsistence purposes. You must re- caught salmon before leaving the fish- port any salmon, trout, or char taken ing site. in this manner on your permit cal- (D) You may take salmon by rod and endar. reel, dip net, spear, and gaff year (iv) You may take fish by gear listed round. in this part unless restricted in this (E) For a household with 1 person, 15 section or under the terms of a subsist- salmon (other than pink) may be ence fishing permit. In areas where use taken, and 5 cutthroat trout, with only of rod and reel is allowed, you may use 2 over 20 inches, may be taken; for pink artificial fly, lure, or bait when fishing salmon, see the conditions of the per- with rod and reel, unless restricted by mit. Federal permit. If you use bait, you (F) For a household with 2 persons, 30 must retain all Federally regulated salmon (other than pink) may be fish species caught, and they apply to taken, plus an additional 10 salmon for your applicable daily and annual har- each additional person in a household vest limits for that species. For over 2 persons, and 5 cutthroat trout, streams with steelhead, once your with only 2 over 20 inches per each daily or annual limit of steelhead is household member with a maximum harvested, you may no longer fish with household limit of 30 cutthroat trout bait for any species. may be taken; for pink salmon, see the (v) In the Situk River, each subsist- conditions of the permit. ence salmon fishing permit holder shall (G) You may take Dolly Varden, Arc- attend his or her gillnet at all times tic char, whitefish, and grayling with when it is being used to take salmon. rod and reel and spear year round and (vi) You may block up to two-thirds with a gillnet from January 1–April 1. of a stream with a gillnet or seine used The maximum incidental gillnet har- for subsistence fishing. vest of trout is 10. (vii) You must immediately remove (H) You may take cutthroat trout both lobes of the caudal (tail) fin from with rod and reel and spear from June subsistence-caught salmon when taken. 15 to April 14th and with a gillnet from (viii) You may not possess subsist- January 1 to April 1. ence-taken and sport-taken salmon on (I) You may not retain rainbow/ the same day. steelhead trout for subsistence unless (ix) You must possess a subsistence taken incidentally in a subsistence fishing permit to take Dolly Varden. gillnet fishery. Rainbow/steelhead The daily harvest and possession limit trout must be immediately released is 10 Dolly Varden of any size. from a dip net without harm. (13) Southeastern Alaska Area. The (12) Yakutat Area. The Yakutat Area Southeastern Alaska Area includes all includes all waters and drainages of waters between a line projecting south- Alaska between the longitude of Cape west from the westernmost tip of Cape Suckling and the longitude of Cape Fairweather and Dixon Entrance. Fairweather. (i) Unless restricted in this section or (i) Unless restricted in this section or under the terms of a subsistence fish- unless restricted under the terms of a ing permit, you may take fish other subsistence fishing permit, you may than salmon, trout, grayling, and char take fish at any time in the Yakutat in the Southeastern Alaska Area at Area. any time. (ii) You may take salmon, trout (ii) You must possess a subsistence (other than steelhead), and char only fishing permit to take salmon, trout, under authority of a subsistence fish- grayling, or char. You must possess a ing permit. You may take steelhead subsistence fishing permit to take

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eulachon from any freshwater stream the road systems connected to the flowing into fishing District 1. community of Sitka. (iii) In the Southeastern Alaska (x) You may not possess subsistence- Area, a rainbow trout is defined as a taken and sport-taken fish of a given fish of the species Oncorhyncus mykiss species on the same day. less than 22 inches in overall length. A (xi) If a harvest limit is not other- steelhead is defined as a rainbow trout wise listed for sockeye in this para- with an overall length of 22 inches or graph (e)(13), the harvest limit for larger. sockeye salmon is the same as provided (iv) In areas where use of rod and reel for in adjacent State subsistence or is allowed, you may use artificial fly, personal use fisheries. If a harvest lure, or bait when fishing with rod and limit is not established for the State reel, unless restricted by Federal per- subsistence or personal use fisheries, mit. If you use bait, you must retain the possession limit is 10 sockeye and all federally regulated fish species the annual harvest limit is 20 sockeye caught, and they apply to your applica- per household for that stream. ble daily, seasonal, and annual harvest (xii) The Sarkar River system above limits for that species. the bridge is closed to the use of all (A) For streams with steelhead, once nets by both federally qualified and your daily, seasonal, or annual limit of non-federally qualified users. steelhead is harvested, you may no (xiii) You may take Chinook, sock- longer fish with bait for any species. eye, and coho salmon in the mainstem (B) Unless otherwise specified in this of the Stikine River only under the au- paragraph (e)(13), allowable gear for thority of a Federal subsistence fishing salmon or steelhead is restricted to permit. Each Stikine River permit will gaffs, spears, gillnets, seines, dip nets, be issued to a household. Only dip nets, cast nets, handlines, or rod and reel. spears, gaffs, rod and reel, beach seine, (v) Unless otherwise specified in this or gillnets not exceeding 15 fathoms in paragraph (e)(13), you may use a length may be used. The maximum handline for snagging salmon or gillnet stretched mesh size is 8 inches steelhead. during the Chinook salmon season and (vi) You may fish with a rod and reel 5 1⁄2 inches during the sockeye salmon within 300 feet of a fish ladder unless season. There is no maximum mesh the site is otherwise posted by the size during the coho salmon season. USDA Forest Service. You may not (A) You may take Chinook salmon fish from, on, or in a fish ladder. from May 15 through June 20. The an- (vii) You may not accumulate Fed- nual limit is five Chinook salmon per eral subsistence harvest limits author- household. ized for the Southeastern Alaska Area (B) You may take sockeye salmon with any harvest limits authorized from June 21 through July 31. The an- under any State of Alaska fishery with nual limit is 40 sockeye salmon per the following exception: Annual or sea- household. sonal Federal subsistence harvest lim- (C) You may take coho salmon from its may be accumulated with State August 1 through October 1. The an- sport fishing harvest limits provided nual limit is 20 coho salmon per house- that accumulation of harvest limits hold. does not occur during the same day. (D) You may retain other salmon (viii) If you take salmon, trout, or taken incidentally by gear operated char incidentally with gear operated under terms of this permit. The inci- under terms of a subsistence permit for dentally taken salmon must be re- other salmon, they may be kept for ported on your permit calendar. subsistence purposes. You must report (E) Fishing nets must be checked at any salmon, trout, or char taken in least twice each day. this manner on your subsistence fish- (xiv) You may take coho salmon with ing permit. a Federal salmon fishing permit. There (ix) Nets are prohibited in streams is no closed season. The daily harvest flowing across or adjacent to the roads limit is 20 coho salmon per household. on Wrangell and Mitkof islands, and in Only dip nets, spears, gaffs, handlines, streams flowing across or adjacent to and rod and reel may be used. There

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are specific rules to harvest any salm- local Federal fisheries manager in con- on on the Stikine River, and you must sultation with ADF&G. have a separate Stikine River subsist- (xviii) In addition to the requirement ence salmon fishing permit to take for a Federal subsistence fishing per- salmon on the Stikine River. mit, the following restrictions for the (xv) Unless noted on a Federal sub- harvest of Dolly Varden, brook trout, sistence harvest permit, there are no grayling, cutthroat trout, and rainbow harvest limits for pink or chum salm- trout apply: on. (A) The daily household harvest and (xvi) Unless otherwise specified in possession limit is 20 Dolly Varden; this paragraph (e)(13), you may take there is no closed season or size limit. steelhead under the terms of a subsist- (B) The daily household harvest and ence fishing permit. The open season is possession limit is 20 brook trout; January 1 through May 31. The daily there is no closed season or size limit. household harvest and possession limit (C) The daily household harvest and is one with an annual household limit possession limit is 20 grayling; there is of two. You may only use a dip net, no closed season or size limit. gaff, handline, spear, or rod and reel. (D) The daily household harvest limit The permit conditions and systems to is 6 and the household possession limit receive special protection will be deter- is 12 cutthroat or rainbow trout in mined by the local Federal fisheries combination; there is no closed season manager in consultation with ADF&G. or size limit. (xvii) You may take steelhead trout (E) You may only use a rod and reel. on Prince of Wales and Kosciusko Is- (F) The permit conditions and sys- lands under the terms of Federal sub- tems to receive special protection will sistence fishing permits. You must ob- be determined by the local Federal tain a separate permit for the winter fisheries manager in consultation with and spring seasons. ADF&G. (A) The winter season is December 1 (xix) There is no subsistence fishery through the last day of February, with for any salmon on the Taku River. a harvest limit of two fish per house- (xx) The Klawock River drainage is hold; however, only one steelhead may closed to the use of seines and gillnets be harvested by a household from a during July and August. particular drainage. You may use only (xxi) The Federal public waters in the a dip net, handline, spear, or rod and Makhnati Island area, as defined in reel. You must return your winter sea- § 100.3(b)(5) are closed to the harvest of son permit within 15 days of the close herring and herring spawn, except by of the season and before receiving an- federally qualified users. other permit for a Prince of Wales/Kos- (xxii) Only federally qualified sub- ciusko steelhead subsistence fishery. sistence users may harvest sockeye The permit conditions and systems to salmon in Neva Lake, Neva Creek, and receive special protection will be deter- South Creek. mined by the local Federal fisheries [78 FR 19112, Mar. 29, 2013, as amended at 80 manager in consultation with ADF&G. FR 28192, May 18, 2015; 83 FR 3084, Jan. 23, (B) The spring season is March 1 2018; 84 FR 39191, Aug. 9, 2019; 84 FR 39748, through May 31, with a harvest limit of Aug. 12, 2019] five fish per household; however, only two steelhead may be harvested by a § 242.28 Subsistence taking of shell- household from a particular drainage. fish. You may use only a dip net, handline, (a) Covered species (1) Regulations in spear, or rod and reel. You must return this section apply to subsistence tak- your spring season permit within 15 ing of Dungeness crab, king crab, Tan- days of the close of the season and be- ner crab, shrimp, clams, abalone, and fore receiving another permit for a other shellfish or their parts. Prince of Wales/Kosciusko steelhead (2) You may take shellfish for sub- subsistence fishery. The permit condi- sistence uses at any time in any area of tions and systems to receive special the public lands by any method unless protection will be determined by the restricted by this section.

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(b) Methods, means, and general restric- nism requirements found in tions. (1) The harvest limit specified in § 100.27(b)(2). this section for a subsistence season for (7) You may not mutilate or other- a species and the State harvest limit wise disfigure a crab in any manner set for a State season for the same spe- which would prevent determination of cies are not cumulative. This means the minimum size restrictions until that if you have taken the harvest the crab has been processed or prepared limit for a particular species under a for consumption. subsistence season specified in this sec- (c) Taking shellfish by designated har- tion, you may not, after that, take any vest permit. (1) Any species of shellfish additional shellfish of that species that may be taken by subsistence fish- under any other harvest limit specified ing under this part may be taken under for a State season. a designated harvest permit. (2) Unless otherwise provided in this (2) If you are a Federally-qualified section or under terms of a required subsistence user (beneficiary), you may subsistence fishing permit (as may be designate another Federally-qualified modified by this section), you may use subsistence user to take shellfish on the following legal types of gear to your behalf. The designated fisherman take shellfish: must obtain a designated harvest per- (i) Abalone iron; mit prior to attempting to harvest (ii) Diving gear; shellfish and must return a completed (iii) A grappling hook; harvest report. The designated fisher- (iv) A handline; man may harvest for any number of (v) A hydraulic clam digger; beneficiaries but may have no more (vi) A mechanical clam digger; than two harvest limits in his/her pos- (vii) A pot; session at any one time. (viii) A ring net; (3) The designated fisherman must (ix) A scallop dredge; have in possession a valid designated (x) A sea urchin rake; harvest permit when taking, attempt- (xi) A shovel; and ing to take, or transporting shellfish (xii) A trawl. taken under this section, on behalf of a (3) You are prohibited from buying or beneficiary. selling subsistence-taken shellfish, (4) You may not fish with more than their parts, or their eggs, unless other- one legal limit of gear as established wise specified. by this section. (4) You may not use explosives and (5) You may not designate more than chemicals, except that you may use one person to take or attempt to take chemical baits or lures to attract shell- shellfish on your behalf at one time. fish. You may not personally take or at- (5) Marking requirements for subsist- tempt to take shellfish at the same ence shellfish gear are as follows: time that a designated fisherman is (i) You must plainly and legibly in- taking or attempting to take shellfish scribe your first initial, last name, and on your behalf. address on a keg or buoy attached to (d) Permit requirements. If a subsist- unattended subsistence fishing gear, ence shellfish permit is required by except when fishing through the ice, this section, the following conditions when you may substitute for the keg or apply unless otherwise specified by the buoy a stake inscribed with your first subsistence regulations in this section: initial, last name, and address inserted (1) You may not take shellfish for in the ice near the hole; subsistence subsistence in excess of the limits set fishing gear may not display a perma- out in the permit unless a different nent ADF&G vessel license number; limit is specified in this section. (ii) Kegs or buoys attached to sub- (2) You must obtain a permit prior to sistence crab pots also must be in- subsistence fishing. scribed with the name or United States (3) You must have the permit in your Coast Guard number of the vessel used possession and readily available for in- to operate the pots. spection while taking or transporting (6) Pots used for subsistence fishing the species for which the permit is must comply with the escape mecha- issued.

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(4) The permit may designate the spe- (i) The shellfish has been taken with cies and numbers of shellfish to be har- gear deployed and retrieved by the cli- vested, time and area of fishing, the ent or guest who is a Federally quali- type and amount of fishing gear and fied subsistence user; other conditions necessary for manage- (ii) The gear has been marked with ment or conservation purposes. the client’s or guest’s name and ad- (5) If specified on the permit, you dress; and must keep accurate daily records of the (iii) The shellfish is to be consumed catch involved, showing the number of by the client or guest or is consumed in shellfish taken by species, location and the presence of the client or guest. date of the catch, and such other infor- (2) The captain and crewmembers of a mation as may be required for manage- charter vessel may not deploy, set, or ment or conservation purposes. retrieve their own gear in a subsistence (6) You must complete and submit shellfish fishery when that vessel is subsistence fishing reports at the time being chartered. specified for each particular area and (i) Subsistence shellfish areas and perti- fishery. nent restrictions—(1) Southeastern Alas- (7) If the return of catch information ka—Yakutat Area. No marine waters necessary for management and con- are currently identified under Federal servation purposes is required by a sub- subsistence management jurisdiction, sistence fishing permit and you fail to except the marine waters occurring in comply with such reporting require- the vicinity of Makhnati Island as de- ments, you are ineligible to receive a scribed in § 242.3(b)(5) of these regula- subsistence permit for that activity tions. during the following calendar year, un- (2) Prince William Sound Area. No ma- less you demonstrate that failure to re- rine waters are currently identified port was due to loss in the mail, acci- under Federal subsistence management dent, sickness, or other unavoidable jurisdiction. circumstances. (3) Cook Inlet Area. (i) You may take (e) Subsistence take by commercial ves- shellfish for subsistence purposes only sels. No fishing vessel which is commer- as allowed in paragraph (i)(3) of this cially licensed and registered for section. shrimp pot, shrimp trawl, king crab, (ii) You may not take king crab, Tanner crab, or Dungeness crab fishing Dungeness crab, or shrimp for subsist- may be used for subsistence take dur- ence purposes. ing the period starting 14 days before (iii) In the subsistence taking of Tan- an opening and ending 14 days after the ner crab: closure of a respective open season in the area or areas for which the vessel is (A) Male Tanner crab may be taken registered. However, if you are a com- only from July 15 through March 15; mercial fisherman, you may retain (B) The daily harvest and possession shellfish for your own use from your limit is 5 male Tanner crabs; lawfully taken commercial catch. (C) Only male Tanner crabs 51⁄2; (f) Size restrictions. You may not take inches or greater in width of shell may or possess shellfish smaller than the be taken or possessed; minimum legal size limits. (D) No more than two pots per per- (g) Unlawful possession of subsistence son, regardless of type, with a max- shellfish. You may not possess, trans- imum of two pots per vessel, regardless port, give, receive, or barter shellfish of type, may be used to take Tanner or their parts taken in violation of crab. Federal or State regulations. (iv) In the subsistence taking of (h) Charter and related operations. (1) clams: An owner, operator, or employee of a (A) The daily harvest and possession lodge, charter vessel, or other enter- limit for littleneck clams is 1,000 and prise that furnishes food, lodging, or the minimum size is 1.5 inches in guide services may not furnish to a cli- length; ent or guest of that enterprise, shell- (B) The daily harvest and possession fish that has been taken under this sec- limit for butter clams is 700 and the tion, unless: minimum size is 2.5 inches in length.

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(v) Other than as specified in this Bay, Gibson Cove, and an area defined section, there are no harvest, posses- by a line 1⁄2 mile on either side of the sion, or size limits for other shellfish, mouth of the Karluk River, and extend- and the season is open all year. ing seaward 3,000 feet, and all waters (4) Kodiak Area. (i) You may take within 1,500 feet seaward of the shore- crab for subsistence purposes only line of Afognak Island are closed to the under the authority of a subsistence harvest of king crab except by Feder- crab fishing permit issued by the ally qualified subsistence users. ADF&G. (v) In the subsistence taking of Tan- (ii) The operator of a commercially ner crab: licensed and registered shrimp fishing (A) You may not use more than five vessel must obtain a subsistence fish- crab pots to take Tanner crab. ing permit from the ADF&G before (B) You may not take Tanner crab in subsistence shrimp fishing during a waters 25 fathoms or greater in depth State closed commercial shrimp fish- during the 14 days immediately before ing season or within a closed commer- the opening of a State commercial cial shrimp fishing district, section, or king or Tanner crab fishing season in subsection. The permit must specify the location. the area and the date the vessel oper- (C) The daily harvest and possession ator intends to fish. No more than 500 limit per person is 12 male crabs with a pounds (227 kg) of shrimp may be in shell width 51⁄2 inches or greater. possession aboard the vessel. (5) Alaska Peninsula—Aleutian Islands (iii) The daily harvest and possession Area. (i) The operator of a commer- limit is 12 male Dungeness crabs per cially licensed and registered shrimp person; only male Dungeness crabs fishing vessel must obtain a subsist- with a shell width of 61⁄2 inches or ence fishing permit from the ADF&G greater may be taken or possessed. prior to subsistence shrimp fishing dur- Taking of Dungeness crab is prohibited ing a closed State commercial shrimp in water 25 fathoms or more in depth fishing season or within a closed com- during the 14 days immediately before mercial shrimp fishing district, sec- the State opening of a commercial tion, or subsection; the permit must king or Tanner crab fishing season in specify the area and the date the vessel the location. operator intends to fish; no more than (iv) In the subsistence taking of king 500 pounds (227 kg) of shrimp may be in crab: possession aboard the vessel. (A) The annual limit is three crabs (ii) The daily harvest and possession per household; only male king crab limit is 12 male Dungeness crabs per with shell width of 7 inches or greater person; only crabs with a shell width of may be taken or possessed. 51⁄2 inches or greater may be taken or (B) All crab pots used for subsistence possessed. fishing and left in saltwater unat- (iii) In the subsistence taking of king tended longer than a 2-week period crab: must have all bait and bait containers (A) The daily harvest and possession removed and all doors secured fully limit is six male crabs per person; only open. crabs with a shell width of 61⁄2 inches or (C) You may only use one crab pot, greater may be taken or possessed; which may be of any size, to take king (B) All crab pots used for subsistence crab. fishing and left in saltwater unat- (D) You may take king crab only tended longer than a 2-week period from June 1 through January 31, except must have all bait and bait containers that the subsistence taking of king removed and all doors secured fully crab is prohibited in waters 25 fathoms open; or greater in depth during the period 14 (C) You may take crabs only from days before and 14 days after State June 1 through January 31. open commercial fishing seasons for (iv) The daily harvest and possession red king crab, blue king crab, or Tan- limit is 12 male Tanner crabs per per- ner crab in the location. son; only crabs with a shell width of 51⁄2 (E) The waters of the Pacific Ocean inches or greater may be taken or pos- enclosed by the boundaries of Womens sessed.

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(6) Bering Sea Area. (i) In that portion 251.14 Conditions, rules, and regulations to of the area north of the latitude of govern exercise of timber rights reserved Cape Newenham, shellfish may only be in conveyance to the United States. taken by shovel, jigging gear, pots, and 251.15 Conditions, rules, and regulations to govern exercise of mineral rights re- ring net. served in conveyances to the United (ii) The operator of a commercially States. licensed and registered shrimp fishing vessel must obtain a subsistence fish- RIGHTS OF GRANTORS ing permit from the ADF&G prior to 251.17 Grantor’s right to occupy and use subsistence shrimp fishing during a lands conveyed to the United States. closed commercial shrimp fishing sea- 251.18 Rights-of-way reserved by the grant- son or within a closed commercial or on lands conveyed to the United shrimp fishing district, section, or sub- States. section; the permit must specify the 251.19 Exercise of water rights reserved by area and the date the vessel operator the grantor of lands conveyed to the United States. intends to fish; no more than 500 pounds (227 kg) of shrimp may be in DESIGNATION OF AREAS possession aboard the vessel. ° 251.23 Experimental areas and research nat- (iii) In waters south of 60 North lati- ural areas. tude, the daily harvest and possession limit is 12 male Dungeness crabs per PETERSBURG WATERSHED person. 251.35 Petersburg watershed. (iv) In the subsistence taking of king crab: Subpart B—Special Uses (A) In waters south of 60° North latitude, the daily harvest and possession 251.50 Scope. limit is six male crabs per person. 251.51 Definitions. 251.52 Delegation of authority. (B) All crab pots used for subsistence 251.53 Authorities. fishing and left in saltwater unat- 251.54 Proposal and application require- tended longer than a 2-week period ments and procedures. must have all bait and bait containers 251.55 Nature of interest. removed and all doors secured fully 251.56 Terms and conditions. open. 251.57 Rental fees. (C) In waters south of 60° North lati- 251.58 Cost recovery. tude, you may take crab only from 251.59 Transfer of authorized improvements. June 1 through January 31. 251.60 Termination, revocation, and suspen- sion. (D) In the Norton Sound Section of 251.61 Applications for new, changed, or ad- the Northern District, you must have a ditional uses or area. subsistence permit. 251.62 Acceptance. (v) In waters south of 60° North lati- 251.63 Reciprocity. tude, the daily harvest and possession 251.64 Renewals. limit is 12 male Tanner crabs. 251.65 Information collection requirements. [76 FR 12585, Mar. 8, 2011] Subpart C [Reserved] PART 251—LAND USES Subpart D—Access to Non-Federal Lands 251.110 Scope and application. Subpart A—Miscellaneous Land Uses 251.111 Definitions. 251.112 Application requirements. NATURAL RESOURCES CONTROL 251.113 Instrument of authorization. Sec. 251.114 Criteria, terms, and conditions. 251.9 Management of municipal watersheds. 251.10 Prohibition of location of mining Subpart E—Revenue-Producing Visitor claims within certain areas in the Services in Alaska Norbeck Wildlife Preserve, South Da- kota. 251.120 Applicability and scope. 251.11 Governing mining locations under the 251.121 Definitions. mining laws of the United States within 251.122 Historical operator special use au- that portion of the Black Hills National thorizations. Forest, State of South Dakota, des- 251.123 Most directly affected Native Cor- ignated as the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. poration determination.

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