Federal Subsistence Moose Season Closure - Unit 5A East of Dangerous River

The USDA Forest Service has announced the closure of the 2026 Federal subsistence moose hunting season for the portion of Unit 5A located west of the Dangerous River, with the exception of the Nunatak Bench. The closure took effect on October 17, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. This action was taken by the Yakutat District Ranger under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board to ensure the harvest quota is not exceeded. The established quota for the 2026 season in Unit 5A is 30 bulls for the area west of the Dangerous River and 30 bulls for the area east of the Dangerous River. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has also issued a corresponding closure for the state-managed season. Hunting remains permitted in the remainder of Unit 5A, specifically the area east of the Dangerous River. This portion of the unit will stay open until November 15, 2026, or until the harvest quota of 30 bulls is reached, whichever occurs first.