Alaska Waterfowl
Due to its abundant coastline alaska is a mecca for waterfowl hunters looking to harvest sea ducks.
Alaska waterfowl. Qualify for a low income. Nearly half of all waterfowl habitat in western alaska occurs in the famed yukon kuskokwim delta y k delta the largest river delta in western north america. Also most waterfowl hunters require a license state and federal duck stamps as well as proof of harvest information program hip enrollment. September offers long days nice weather and plenty of ducks geese and b.
Awa is local non profit organization focused and dedicated to waterfowlers and wetland conservationist committed to the future of the. We kicked off last year waterfowl hunting in alaska with four flyways outfitters. Alaska waterfowl association anchorage alaska. They have specialized bills to eat mollusks and crustaceans from the ocean floor and to catch fish.
Sea ducks are marine dwelling diving birds that breed primarily in the higher latitudes of canada and alaska. See below for special permit requirements for hunting waterfowl. Belonging to awa is a great way to meet people who share the same passion in waterfowling within alaska. Most of the y k delta is part of a 19 5 million acre national wildlife refuge an area larger than maine and one of the most important waterfowl habitat areas on the continent.
Approximately 8 800 waterfowl hunters in alaska can expect to harvest close to 70 000 ducks and 7 000 geese per hunting season. Alaska waterfowl association anchorage. Are an alaska resident 60 years of age or older. While most parts of alaska do not require a permit to hunt waterfowl there are a few areas that do.
Are a disabled veteran eligible for a free license. Alaska waterfowl association is a local non profit organization focused and dedicated to waterfowlers and wetland conservationist committed to the future of all waterfowl in alaska. Are an alaska resident under the age of 18.