Deer season no more

The Sitka black-tailed deer hunting season is now closed in Southeast Alaska.

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game reminds all hunters who have obtained deer harvest tickets to return completed hunt reports to their nearest office. Even those who did not hunt or harvest a deer must submit a report.

Hunt reports may be submitted by mail or in person at an ADFG office, or online at hunt.alaska.gov.

The information collected from the hunt reports helps biologists estimate changes in area-specific deer harvest and hunting effort, monitor populations, and recommend appropriate seasons and bag limits. The more detailed the hunt information provided, the better they can track trends and manage area deer populations.

For more information call please call the Petersburg-area office at 722-5228.