Emergency regs to increase goose bag limits

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced it has adopted emergency regulations changing Title 5 of the Alaska Administrative Code, which deals with hunting season regulations for geese.

Acting under a delegation of authority from the Board of Game issued under Alaska Statute 16.05.270, 5AAC 85.065(a)(4) is amended to include the following changes:

1. (C) Geese, Canada and cackling combined: Unit 6 (except Middleton Island), the possession limit is increased from two times the daily bag limit (8) to three times the daily bag limit (12).

2. (D) Geese, White-fronted: Unit 18, daily bag and possession limits are increased from a daily bag limit of 8 birds, 24 in possession, to a daily bag limit of 10 birds, 30 in possession.

The emergency regulations took effect Aug. 31 and expire Dec. 28. However, ADFG intends to make the emergency regulations permanent.

The public can comment on the proposed permanent regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the changes, by submitting written comments to Dan Rosenberg, Waterfowl Coordinator, at Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 525 W. 67th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska 99518. A copy of the emergency regulations can also be obtained from his office.

Commentary must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. Written comments received are public records and are subject to public inspection.

If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Kristy Tibbles at 465-4110 no later than Oct. 9 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

For a copy of the emergency regulations, contact Dan Rosenberg at Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 525 W. 67th Ave., Anchorage, Alaska 99518.

 

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