Alaska permits for non residents / fishing...

[Panhandler80]

In looking at GMU 17b i see where there is a permit available that must be picked up in person between July 12 and Sept 6.

Obviously that’s not a great option for most non residents. Is the hunter (s) required to pick it up, or can somebody up there pick it up on hunter’s behalf?

Also... if we land on a lake what type of fishing should one expect in likely moose areas of 17b? Is it fairly productive from the shore in early to mid Sept? Decent table fare or more of a catch and release thing?

 

[Nick Muche]

Looks like you will have to pick it up in Dillingham if you go through there... Also, this would be a great question to ask the F&G office in that location...

You also have to complete the Orientation.

**Orientation Requirement for NONRESIDENT Moose Hunters in Unit 17A and 17B A nonresident hunter must have viewed the hunter orientation materials: “Is This Moose Legal” video and the “Field Care of Big Game” video and completed the quiz prior to hunting or must be accompanied in the field by an Alaska-licensed guide or resident family member within the second-degree of kindred. Videos are available at http://hunt.alaska.gov or at ADF&G offices. You may print the certification card online, or contact ADF&G at (907) 842-2334 to obtain your certification card.

If there are Pike, they are great table fare if you know how to fillet them.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

In my experience, most smallish lake fishing here = pike. IF you can fish a larger lake where a creek feeds it and it has a nice shelf then a big drop, then possibly Dolly Varden or maybe Arctic Char. Both are edible.