Halfway through the moose hunt with 64 harvested so far

Halfway through the RM038 moose hunt, the harvest numbers show 64 moose harvested in the management area so far, six of them illegally. ADF&G managers describe the number as approximately consistent with this point in the season last year.

Last year's total harvest was an all-time high at 141 moose. With 54 of them taken on Kupreanof Island.

Managers expect the rate of harvest to tick up somewhat as the rut, or peak mating season, is reportedly beginning. Rutting bulls are noticeably more active, visible, and responsive to calls.

Managers would be surprised if the final tally doesn't end up in...