This Day in Alaska History-October 31st, 1912
In a Warming Climate, Arctic Geese are Rushing North
As Arctic temperatures continue to rise, migratory barnacle geese have responded by speeding up their 3,000-kilometer migration in order to reach their destination more quickly with fewer stops along the way, according to new evidence reported in Current Biology on July 19. Unfortunately, the birds’ earlier arrival isn’t making as much of a difference as one might […]
Emperor Goose Hunt Open to Alaska Residents for the First Time in 30 Years
(Juneau) – Alaska resident waterfowl hunters will have the opportunity to harvest emperor geese this fall for the first time in 30 years. Federal regulations for the 2017-2018 waterfowl hunting season allow a statewide harvest of 1,000 emperor geese. Registration permits are available now for seven hunt areas; the bag limit is one emperor goose […]
Waterfowl Regulations for 2014 Include Good News for Goose Hunters
(Statewide) — Alaska goose hunters will be allowed larger bag limits this season, depending upon where in the state they hunt and what goose species they pursue, thanks to changes in the 2014-2015 migratory bird hunting regulations. Canada geese (including cackling geese) and white-fronted geese – previously managed together under “dark goose” regulations – are […]