Deer hunter harvest reports due

(Juneau) — Hunting seasons for Sitka black-tailed deer have closed. Hunters who obtained deer harvest tickets, including those who did not hunt or harvest deer, must return completed hunt reports to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Hunters who have not yet submitted hunt reports should do so immediately by mail, in person at a Fish and Game office, or online at http://hunt.alaska.gov.

Information provided in hunt reports helps biologists monitor deer populations and estimate changes in area-specific harvest and hunting effort, and provides data needed for recommending appropriate season...