Alaska Non-Resident Moose Changes??

[actionshooter]

Just got a call from my hunting partner, who lives in AK, who is telling me that Fish and Game (or board) is discussing changes for non-residents that would make moose hunting a guided requirement across the state. Meaning that moose hunting would now be (if approved) the same as Sheep, goat and Griz where the only way a non-res could hunt is with a registered guide or 1st degree of relation.
Have any of the residents up there heard this or speculation?

 

[ClaytonLowell]

What counts as a first degree of relation? Parent/sibling? Does Uncle or first cousin count?

 

[actionshooter]

What counts as a first degree of relation? Parent/sibling? Does Uncle or first cousin count?

Right now, it is Parent/Sibling

 

[gbflyer]

Page 103 of this document. It is a proposal to the board of game in parts of units 17 and 19. Most of these do not pass when not proposed by the department or a Native group and are generally a waste of time, paper, and ink.

https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/regprocess/gameboard/pdfs/2024-2025/proposals/swr-all.pdf

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[gonhunting247]

Not sure about this one, but sheep, goat and grizz as of now are second degree of kindred.

 

[VernAK]

FYI. Second Degree of Kindred means you can take your Mother In Law hunting Grizzly but you can't take your nephew or uncle. Seems weird? Kindred is much different than kin.

Also, I think that change would require legislative action rather than BOG action.

 

[Pwb199]

To the OP Are you a moron?


Serious question…

Based on what said above, no one actually listened to what was said/decided.

?

 

[william schmaltz]

It didn’t pass.

As mentioned already, anyone can write a proposal on anything and the board will address it. You could write a proposal that only NR hunters can hunt moose if you’d like; the board will deliberate at it.

They did require a moose orientation class be completed to hunt in certain units. Which is a feel good thing IMO, but someone can feel like they’re really making a difference I guess.

 

[akcabin]

Looks to me like the guide industry wanted to take another chance to pad itself with more guaranteed money at the sake of folks that just want to hunt moose.
As an Alaskan that enjoys a lot of time in the bush. I see no reason that a moose hunter would need any special training. Folks that are going to spend a lot of bucks going moose hunting in ak probably know their way around the woods pretty good.
I will say that I do not support mandatory guide requirements for any wild game. I kinda suspect that most folks that come to ak to hunt, already spending a lot of money, probably have a better chance in the bush than most resident weekend warriors. That just don't have the time but enjoy the opportunity to get out. Actually most non residents that I've met are overpacked.
Good common sense. Not more government regulations meant to save myself from myself.
Sure glad I'm an Alaskan

 

[actionshooter]

It didn’t pass.

As mentioned already, anyone can write a proposal on anything and the board will address it. You could write a proposal that only NR hunters can hunt moose if you’d like; the board will deliberate at it.

They did require a moose orientation class be completed to hunt in certain units. Which is a feel good thing IMO, but someone can feel like they’re really making a difference I guess.

Thanks for clearing that up... my buddy heard the rumor but didn't hear the out come...

 

[Bighorse]

Non resident Moose… and I won a non resident caribou this year.
I don’t need a guide, nuff said

A great pilot, yup!!!

 

[UPThunderbolt]

Looks to me like the guide industry wanted to take another chance to pad itself with more guaranteed money at the sake of folks that just want to hunt moose.
As an Alaskan that enjoys a lot of time in the bush. I see no reason that a moose hunter would need any special training. Folks that are going to spend a lot of bucks going moose hunting in ak probably know their way around the woods pretty good.
I will say that I do not support mandatory guide requirements for any wild game. I kinda suspect that most folks that come to ak to hunt, already spending a lot of money, probably have a better chance in the bush than most resident weekend warriors. That just don't have the time but enjoy the opportunity to get out. Actually most non residents that I've met are overpacked.
Good common sense. Not more government regulations meant to save myself from myself.
Sure glad I'm an Alaskan

As a nonresident who hunted AK in 2023, I recently received the notification from ADF&G regarding the new nonresident quiz requirements. In the notice, they recommend before taking the required quiz, folks review a video on Field care of game meat and another on field judging a legal moose (believe me when I tell you I reviewed that video a dozen times prior to my hunt).

I don’t have an issue with a State wishing to make sure folks know what they are doing before they hit the bush. My one suggestion, however, if that is their goal, they might also make those same requirements for first time moose hunting residents as well. While it no doubt gets easier with experience, it is damned tough looking at a bull through optics at 400 yards and determining how many ear-lengths can fit between outer edges of the antlers to ensure the 50 inches requirement is met (four brow-tines is not a problem). In addition, because it is a hell of a lot harder for a nonresident to hide a mistake, I would bet there are more residents who are willing to take a chance at being wrong than their are nonresident.

Just my thoughts. That said, should I get another opportunity partake in AK’s wonderful resource, I’ll gladly meet their requirements.

 

[Nooksack]

I wouldn’t support that proposal, however as someone who spends a fair amount of time in the field, I see plenty of antics and clueless behavior from residents, and nonresidents alike. It’s a bit disappointing how many illegal animals are confiscated each year. Not to mention how much meat is wasted, and the trash/ footprint left behind from “outdoorsmen”.