Bull moose harvest quota established for Unit 5A, except Nunatak Bench

YAKUTAT, Alaska - The Yakutat District Ranger, in cooperation with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), established the 2026 moose harvest quota for Unit 5A at 30 bulls west of the Dangerous River and 30 bulls east of the Dangerous River. Hunters may not harvest from the Nunatak Bench. 

The Federal subsistence moose season is Oct. 8 to Nov. 15 west of the Dangerous River, and Sept. 16 to Nov. 15 east of the Dangerous River. Each season will be closed by special action when it is determined the quotas will be met.

Participating hunters require a joint State/Federal permit. Hunters must report harvesting a bull moose west of the Dangerous River within 24 hours and a bull moose east of the Dangerous River within three days of the harvest. Prompt harvest reporting helps ensure that the quota is not exceeded and the moose population continues to increase.

For additional information, contact Wildlife Biologist Susan Oehlers at (907) 784-3359, (907) 312-8003, or susan.oehlers@usda.gov. 

Information about the Federal Subsistence Management Program may be found on the web at www.doi.gov/subsistence or by visiting www.facebook.com/subsistencealaska.

Missing out on the latest federal subsistence issues? To receive email updates on Federal Subsistence Management Program activities, send a request to subsistence@ios.doi.gov.

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