ADF&G, Southeast Alaska

10/06/2026

Are you a subsistence harvester? Do you care about subsistence harvesting on POW? Come learn about the subsistence survey project that will be happening this February in Craig and Klawock. Wednesday, October 14th, 6:00 PM at the Craig Tribal Hall.

Please contact Emily Doll with any questions at 907-465-4269 or [email protected]

09/23/2026

New archery regulation goes into effect today.

The Alaska Board of Game has approved a regulatory change, effective September 23, 2026, that allows the use of clarifiers and verifiers in archery-only hunts for big game.

What are clarifiers and verifiers?

• Clarifier: tiny magnifying lens that screws into the peep sight and is used in conjunction with a lens on a scope. This combination of magnifying lens in the peep sight and lens on the scope act like a r***e scope and allows archers to see their targets clearly.

• Verifier: tiny magnifying lens that screws into the peep sight. Functions like built-in reading glasses, designed to help archers see sight pins clearly.

Hunters participating in archery only seasons may now use these devices in accordance with all other applicable state regulations. As always, please review current hunting regulations at hunt.alaska.gov before heading into the field.

09/21/2026

A moose in Juneau? Yes! And, yes we know about it! And no, it's not unheard of, though it is uncommon. In the fall, moose will cover more ground in search of mates and it's likely that is just what this bull moose was doing. Moose are very unpredictable and you should not approach them. Always give them space and it's ok to run should one come your way.

Pictured: Not the moose sighted in Juneau. This moose was photographed in Denali National Park.

09/04/2026

🦆Waterfowl season is upon us!🦆
📍Southeast Alaska, Units 1-4
📅Season Dates: Sept. 1 – Nov. 30, and Dec. 16 – 31 (Closed Dec. 1–15)
Legal Shooting Hours: One-half hour before sunrise until sunset
Juneau-area hunters are reminded that the Mendenhall Wetlands State Game Refuge is open for the take of waterfowl, snipe, and cranes.
All waterfowl hunters are required to complete Basic Hunter Education. Please note that E-bikes, off-road vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and other motorized vehicles (with the exception of boats) are not permitted within the refuge.
Hunters are encouraged to review current regulations and responsibly this season.

09/01/2026

Few cans are safe from a persistent bear who has learned how to access unsecured trash. With bears preparing to fatten up for winter, now is the time to double down on efforts to secure garbage, dumpsters, fish waste, chickens and anything else that might attract a bear. Securing trash not only keeps neighborhoods safe, but it is also the law. To report trash violations in your neighborhood, call the Juneau Police Department at 907-586-0600, and request a CSO response.* To report a bear that is repeatedly accessing trash or damaging property, call ADF&G at 907-465-4265. If there is a public safety threat, call 911.
*Photos are encouraged!

08/31/2026

Know how to protect yourself with bear spray if a bear gets too close. It works! Watch this short video for step-by-step instructions.

08/27/2026

During the 2026 Chatham Strait Sablefish Survey in Southeast Alaska, ADF&G staff, with help from the crew aboard the F/V Kraken, deployed an underwater camera attached to a sablefish pot to get a closer look at how sablefish (also called black cod) interact with pot gear. The footage revealed a variety of bottom habitats, changing turbidity, and plenty of benthic life. And upon closer review, we discovered that sablefish weren’t the only ones curious about the pot… Take a look at what the camera captured!
Music and Species Identification by Aaron Baldwin
Video copyrighted ADF&G

08/12/2026

HOT WEATHER ≠ OPEN DOORS 🐻 Warm weather means bears will seek cool areas AND food!
LOCK CARS, because it's better than a bear trapped inside trashing it in an attempt to escape!
CLOSE HOME windows, doors and garage. Once a bear gains access and is rewarded, it will keep coming back!

Video: Mikaela Levy, used with permission

07/31/2026

Mountain goat hunters in Southeast Alaska are encouraged to check the Advisory Announcement page on the Alaska Department of Fish & Game website throughout the hunting season for any goat hunt area closures. The link is in the comments – see the section for Region 1. Remember that all mountain goat hunters are required to pass the mountain goat ID quiz and carry proof of completion in the field. Link to that as well in the comments.

06/01/2026

Alone doesn't mean abandoned. 🐾

Wildlife will often leave their young hidden while they forage nearby. If you find a baby animal by itself, the best thing you can do is admire it from a distance and leave it where it is.

See a baby. Leave a baby. Let wildlife stay wild. Concerned? Contact your local ADF&G Division of Wildlife Conservation office.