Avian influenza refers to the disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses occur naturally among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect domestic poultry and other bird and animal species. Avian flu viruses do not normally infect humans. However, sporadic human infections with avian flu viruses have occurred. Please see the State of Alaska's website for more information:
State of Alaska's Avian Influenza Website
Avian Influenza Flyer (PDF)
The notice (Docket No. FWS–R7–ES–2020–N109) for the Draft Recovery Plan for the Alaska-breeding Population of Steller's Eider, First Revision is scheduled to publish today, Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
The document will appear here - https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/current, - and in the hard copy version of the Federal Register. After the date of publication, links to documents can be found here: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collection.action?collectionCode=FR
For additional information and a copy of the Draft Recovery Plan please visit our website: https://www.fws.gov/alaska/stories/draft-revised-recovery-plan-alaska-breeding-stellers-eiders-available-public-review-and
The current 2020 Alaska Subsistence Migratory Birds Harvest Regulations Handbook have been posted here:
http://www.alaskamigratorybirds.com/index.php/regulations-by-region/current-regulations
Here is the 2020 Alaska Seabird Die-off Fact Sheet (508c PDF for on-line sharing) and can be found here:
https://www.fws.gov/alaska/stories/2020-alaska-seabird-dieoff-update
A law was enacted to exempt qualified Alaska subsistence waterfowl hunters from having to purchase and carry a federal Duck Stamp.
Who is eligible for the exemption from the requirement to purchase a Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp to hunt migratory birds in Alaska?
When can an eligible person hunt migratory waterfowl without a Federal Duck Stamp?
The times when you may hunt without a Federal Duck Stamp vary depending on how you qualify for this exemption.
Where can a qualified person hunt without a Federal Duck Stamp?
If you qualify for this exemption, you may hunt migratory waterfowl without a Federal Duck Stamp anywhere in Alaska in accordance with state law, including relevant safety statutes. You must have a Federal Duck Stamp to hunt migratory waterfowl anywhere else in the United States.
If a person is eligible for this exemption, does that person have to purchase and carry state-required licenses or stamps while hunting?
All waterfowl hunters over 16 years or older are required to have a State hunting license and State Duck Stamp, except disabled veterans, those 60 years or older and those that qualify for a low income license.
Documents coming soon.
Documents coming soon.
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