Hunters in Southcentral Alaska will be interested to learn the new reporting requirements for black bear in Alaska Department of Fish & Game management unit 6D, which stipulates that kills must now be reported within 3 days of harvest.
Registration permits for black bear hunting in Game Management Unit 6D, RL065, are now available online at hunt.alaska.gov, or at ADFG offices in person in Anchorage, Cordova, Fairbanks, Glennallen, Palmer, and Soldotna.
Hunters should be aware that the reporting requirement for RL065, is now “within 3 days of kill.” Successful hunters must report within three days in person or by phone (907-424-3215).
Hunters may also call 907-424-3215 with preliminary reports that provide their name, hunt area, date of kill, and the sex of the black bear. This information can also be provided by satellite communication such as an inReach device to Samantha.renner@alaska.gov.
Black bear hunting in Unit 6D remains a very popular activity with consistent hunting opportunity. As technology improves, it has become easier to get good in-season hunt data. Better and more timely communication will help ensure future hunting opportunity.