Notice of Proposed Changes in the regulations of the Alaska Board of GAme

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGESIN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA BOARD OF GAMEThe Alaska Department of Fish and Game, under a delegation of authority from the Board of Game, proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 5 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with hunting seasons and bag limits of king and common eider in Game Unit 15(C), Canada Geese in Game Management Units 9, 17 and 18, hunting seasons for Brant statewide, and hunting seasons and bag limits for Emperor geese statewide, including the following:(1) 5 AAC 85.065(a)(4)(B) is amended to clarify the bag limit in Game Unit 15(C) by referring to king and common eider; this amendment clarifies the prohibition against taking Spectacled and Steller’s eider.5 AAC 85.065(a)(4)(B) is amended to clarify the bag limit in Game Unit 15(C) by referring to common eider; this amendment clarifies the prohibition against taking Spectacled and Steller’s eider.(2) 5 AAC 85.065(a)(4)(C) is amended to apply the following changes: Canada geese: Game Management Units 9, 17 and 18, the daily bag limits are decreased from a daily bag limit of 4 birds, 12 in possession, to a daily bag limit of 3 birds, 9 in possession. (3) 5 AAC 85.065(a)(4)(F) is amended to apply the following changes: Brant: Game Management Units 1-4, 11-13, and 17-26, the hunting season is shortened to September 1 – October 21; in Game Management Units 5-7, 9, 10 (Unimak Island only), and Units 14-16 the hunting season is shortened to October 1 – November 20; in Game Management Units 8 and 10 (except Unimak Island), the hunting season is shortened to October 8 – November 27.(4) 5 AAC 85.065(a)(4)(G) is amended to apply the following change: Emperor geese: Game Management Units 1-26, all Emperor goose hunting seasons are closed statewide. You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to Jason Schamber, ADF&G Waterfowl Program Coordinator at Jason.schamber@alaska.gov. Additionally, comments can be mailed to his attention at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, 525 W. 67th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99518. The comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23, 2025.If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact ADF&G, Boards Support Section at (907) 465-4110 not later than July 15, 2025 to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided.For a copy of the proposed regulation changes, go to the Alaska Online Public Notice System at http://notice.alaska.gov/219958, or contact Jason Schamber at Jason.schamber@alaska.gov or (907) 267-2206.After the public comment period ends, the department will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be different from that of the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.Written comments are public records and are subject to public inspection.Statutory Authority: AS 16.05.060, AS 16.05.255; AS 16.05.258Statutes Being Implemented, Interpreted, or Made Specific: AS 16.05.255; AS 16.05.258; AS 16.05.270Fiscal Information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.The ADF&G Boards Support Section keeps a list of individuals and organizations interested in its regulations. Those on the list will automatically be sent a copy of all of the boards’ notices of proposed regulation changes. To be added to or removed from the list, send a request to Kristy Tibbles at Kristy.tibbles@alaska.gov, giving your name, and either your e-mail address or mailing address, as you prefer for receiving notices. Alternatively, visit the website at https://boardofgame.adfg.alaska.gov or contact ADF&G Boards Support Section at (907) 465-4110.Individuals can also signup to receive automated notifications of all State of Alaska notices, including public notice for regulation changes, by subscribing to the Alaska Online Public Notices System: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Default.aspx. Date: June 18, 2025 Kristy TibblesExecutive DirectorAlaska Board of Game ADDITIONAL REGULATION NOTICE INFORMATION(AS 44.62.190(g)) 1. Adopting agency: Alaska Department of Fish and Game (under a delegation of authority from the Alaska Board of Game) 2. General subject of regulation: Seasons and bag limits for migratory birds 3. Citation of regulation (may be grouped): 5 AAC 85.065 (a) 4) 4. Department of Law file number, if any: 2025101910 5. Reason for the proposed action:( X ) Compliance with federal law( ) Compliance with new or changed state statute( ) Compliance with court orders(X) Development of program standards( ) Other (identify): 6. Appropriation/Allocation: Natural Resources and all RDUs; OMB Component Number 2048 7. Cost of implementation to the state agency and available funding (in thousands of dollars):Initial Year Subsequent Years FY 23 FY 24 FY25Operating Cost $ 0.0 $ 0.0 $ 0 Capital Cost $ 0 $ 0 1002 Federal receipts $ 0 $ 0 1003 General fund match $ 0 $ 0 1004 General fund $ 0 $ 0 1005 General fund/ program $ 0 $ 0 Other (identify) $ 0 $ 0 8. The name of the contact person for the regulation: Name: Jason Schamber Title: Waterfowl Coordinator Address: Alaska Department of Fish and Game525 W. 67th AvenueAnchorage, AK 99518 Telephone: (907) 267-2206 E-mail address: Jason.schamber@alaska.gov 9. The origin of the proposed action:__X__ Staff of state agency_____ Federal government__X_ General public_____ Petition for regulation change_____ Other (identify) 10. Date:_June 18, 2025____ Prepared by: Name (printed) Kristy TibblesTitle (printed): Executive Director Telephone: 907-465-6098