Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200173
Notice of filed regulations regarding archery equipment and predatory control by Alaska Board of Game
Posted
August 25, 2026
Identifier
2026200173
This opportunity involves the Alaska Department of Law, Office of the Governor, announcing the filing of permanent regulations by the Alaska Board of Game. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Law, Office of the Governor - Alaska Board of Game - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement opportunity. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; the notice pertains to regulatory changes. - Notable Requirements: - Regulations address archery equipment and predatory control. - Amendments allow certain non-electronic scopes for archery. - Brown bear population objective set at 240-420 bears in Unit 26B musk oxen recovery area. - Annual removal limit of up to 10 brown bears threatening musk oxen. - Criteria for review and modification of predator control program outlined. - Focus on balancing predator control with conservation and hunting opportunities.
Description
This notice announces the filing of permanent regulations by the Alaska Department of Law concerning the Board of Game regulations related to archery equipment and predatory control, specifically a non-intensive management predator control plan for muskoxen in Unit 26B. The regulations address the use of optical devices on bows and arrows and set population objectives and removal limits for brown bears in the musk oxen recovery area. The regulations were adopted by the Board of Game and approved by the Department of Law, with an effective date of September 23, 2026. The regulations aim to balance predator control with conservation and hunting opportunities.