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At the Federal Subsistence Board meeting in Anchorage, a controversial decision was made to close moose hunting on federal lands in parts of Game Management Unit thirteen for nonrural and non-federally qualified hunters. This move was driven by rural residents in the Ahtna region, who rely on moose as their primary food source due to a significant drop in the Nelchina caribou herd. However, this decision has sparked outrage, with urban hunters feeling unfairly targeted and groups like Resident Hunters of Alaska arguing that the closure wont improve rural hunting success rates. The board also extended the federal moose season by ten days for rural residents, further fueling the debate. Critics contend that the decision ignores better options and pits communities against each other. The affected federal lands make up only six percent of the total area, making enforcement challenging. Despite opposition from federal agency directors, the decision passed due to support from public members and the Bureau of Indian Affairs director. Rural hunters now have exclusive access to federal lands in Unit thirteen East and the remainder, plus the twenty-day state season. This decision has highlighted the need for a more balanced approach to hunting regulations that considers the needs of all communities.
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