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Moose Hunting Along Lower Kuskokwim Closes Friday

Karen Laubenstein
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USFWS

An Emergency Order issued by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game on Wednesday shuts down the resident moose hunt in Zone 1 of Unit 18 at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 7.  Managers expect the harvest quota of 170 bull moose will be reached by that time.

The moose hunt in Zone 2 in Unit 18 remains open until September 30 to those with resident permits. The season for both Zones opened on September 1.

Credit Alaska Department of Fish and Game
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Alaska Department of Fish and Game

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