Winter moose season opening near Quinhagak

There will be a hunting opportunity for moose hunters near Quinhagak in December. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced an emergency opening in a portion of Unit 18 south of the Eek River drainage, and north of and including the Carter Bay drainage. The hunt will open Dec. 1 and end Dec. 15. The bag limit for the winter season is one antlered bull. Hunters that already harvested a moose this fall are not eligible to participate. You can get a permit online or at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game offices in Quinhagak or Bethel.