2026 Yukon/Kuskokwim Delta Region-Specific Regulations
Season: April 2–August 31.
Closure: 30-day closure dates to be announced*.
Special Black Brant Season Hunting Closure – From the period when egg laying begins until young birds are fledged. Closure dates to be announced*
Black Brant – no egg gathering is permitted.
Emperor Goose season is closed - no harvest of birds or eggs permitted.
*All closure dates to be announced by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Alaska Regional Director or his/her designee, after consultation with field biologists and the Association of Village Council Presidents Waterfowl Conservation Committee. Announcements will be broadcast over the local public radio stations.
