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Alaska Migratory Birds Co-Management Council

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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Update

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Published: 15 July 2022
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Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Update

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)

Draft Recovery Plan for the Alaska-breeding Population of Steller's Eider

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Published: 04 July 2021
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Stellar Eider

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

2020 Alaska Subsistence Migratory Birds Harvest Regulations Have Been Posted

2020 Alaska Subsistence Migratory Birds Harvest Regulations

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

2020 Alaska Seabird Die-off Fact Sheet Posted

2020 Alaska Seabird Die-off

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

Federal Duck Stamp Exemption for Subsistence Hunters

Federal Duck Stamp

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?

  • permanent resident of a village within a subsistence harvest area (50 CFR Part 92.4 and 92.5), or
  • federally qualified subsistence user (50 CFR Parts 92.4 and 100.23)

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.

  • permanent resident of a village within a subsistence harvest area, you may hunt migratory waterfowl without a Federal Duck Stamp during any waterfowl season in Alaska, including spring/summer subsistence season and the fall sport season.
  • federally qualified subsistence user (but NOT a resident of a village within a subsistence harvest area) you may hunt migratory waterfowl without a Federal Duck Stamp in Alaska during the fall sport season.

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.

 

  1. 2018 Alaska Subsistence Migratory Bird Harvest Season Officially Opens
  2. 2018 Proposed rule for subsistence harvest of migratory bird in Alaska

Hunter Info Links & Docs

  •  NOTE: the Federal Duck Stamp is no longer required to hunt during the Alaska Spring/Summer Subsistence Migratory Bird Harvest (April 2-August 31)

  •  Alaska Hunting License & State Duck Stamps are still required - Purchase Online Here

  •  Guide to Hunting Emperor Geese in the Fall-Winter 2018-2019 (State of Alaska)

  •  2018 Alaska Subsistence Bird Harvest Regulations Handbook (April 2- August 31)

  •  2018/2019 Fall/Winter Migratory bird Hunting Regulations (State of Alaska)

  •  Emperor Goose Fact Sheet for Harvesters

  •  Ducks at a Distance - A Waterfowl Id Guide

  •  Avian Influenza Update for Alaska- ADF&G

  •  Learn How to Identify Steller's Eiders - Color Flyer

  •  Alaska Seabird Information Series - Natural History Information

  •  Fun Interactive Quiz for kids: "Find the Correct Duck Bill"

Latest Hunter News

2018 Proposed rule for subsistence harvest of migratory bird in Alaska News
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Created on Monday, 22 April 2019 08:56
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2018 Alaska Subsistence Migratory Bird Harvest Season Officially Opens News
2018 Alaska Subsistence Migratory Bird Harvest Season Officially...
Created on Monday, 22 April 2019 09:12
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Federal Duck Stamp Exemption for Subsistence Hunters News
Federal Duck Stamp Exemption for Subsistence Hunters
Created on Friday, 17 May 2019 08:56
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2020 Alaska Subsistence Migratory Birds Harvest Regulations Have Been Posted News
2020 Alaska Subsistence Migratory Birds Harvest Regulations Have...
Created on Wednesday, 01 April 2020 10:02
The current 2020 Alaska Subsistence Migratory Birds Harvest Regulations Handbook have been posted he...

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2020 Alaska Seabird Die-off Fact Sheet Posted News
2020 Alaska Seabird Die-off Fact Sheet Posted
Created on Friday, 18 September 2020 07:31
Here is the 2020 Alaska Seabird Die-off Fact Sheet (508c PDF for on-line sharing) and can be found h...

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Draft Recovery Plan for the Alaska-breeding Population of Steller's Eider News
Draft Recovery Plan for the Alaska-breeding Population of...
Created on Sunday, 04 July 2021 08:06
The notice (Docket No. FWS–R7–ES–2020–N109) for the Draft Recovery Plan for ...

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