Iñupiat Community of the Arctic SlopeView organization ›DID YOU KNOW?
The harvest of Chukchi Sea polar bears is subject to certain rules, governed by a treaty between the United States and Russia.
Under the Treaty, the following is NOT allowed when harvesting Chukchi Sea polar bears:
- Harvest of female bears with cubs of any age.
- Harvest of cubs less than a year of age.
- Harvest of bears in dens, preparing to enter dens, or who have just left dens.
- Using aircraft, large (50ft+) motorized vessels, and large motorized vehicles (designed to carry 9+ passengers) to harvest.
- Use of poisons, traps, or snares.
Please be mindful of these rules when practicing subsistence. Several of our communities have reported increased sightings of polar bears, including reports of mothers with cubs, in and near their communities.
For questions or more information, please contact ANCC at [email protected] or visit our website.1
Iñupiat Community of the Arctic SlopeView organization ›BLM will be in Utqiaġvik, Atqasuk and Nuiqsut for public meetings next week! Please see BLM’s link for the schedule and the NPR.A proposed rule changes and EIS.
BLM staff plan to visit North Slope communities Utqiaġvik, Atqasuk, and Nuiqsut next week, September 14-17 to gather public input on the proposed NPR-A rule and associated Environmental Impact Study (EIS). These meetings provide an important opportunity for direct engagement with a federal agency, to share residents’ questions, concerns, and ensure local perspectives are heard.
You can find information regarding the rule making, EIS, and in-person meeting details here:13 shares
