(Sitka) – The brown bear hunting season opens March 15 in Game Management Unit 4 (GMU4) with two registration hunts; RB088 and RB089. Both hunts open March 15th but have different closing dates. Inside drainages (RB089) close May 20th, and outside drainages (RB088) close May 31st. For boundary clarifications, refer to the 2013-14 Alaska Hunting Regulations and online maps.
Hunters are reminded of the requirement to watch the brown bear identification video called “Take a Closer Look” prior to registering. This can be viewed online ADF&G’s web page by
typing “Take a Closer Look” in the search box and you will be directed to a link for the video. Or you can access it directly at http://vimeo.com/30511231. The video is also available for loan at Fish & Game offices.
Hunters must have a registration permit, valid hunting license and big game locking tag prior to hunting. Register at a Fish and Game office, or online at http://www.adfg.alaska.gov.
Hunters may harvest one brown bear every four regulatory years in GMU4. All successful bear hunters must report to an ADF&G office within 10 days of kill and present the completed hunt report, unfrozen bear hide and skull to ADF&G for sealing within 30 days of kill. Evidence of sex must remain naturally attached to the hide until it is sealed.
Hunters who are unsuccessful or unable to hunt must report by close of business June 16th, 2014.
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