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News Release - Muskox lottery opens Monday, June 5, 2023

Date: June 5, 2023
Contact: Western Arctic National Parklands, 907-442-3890
Contact: Raime Fronstin
Contact: Emily Creek

Western Arctic National Parklands opens the muskox federal subsistence permit lottery on Monday, June 5, 2023

KOTZEBUE, AK – The National Park Service at the Western Arctic National Parklands will be issuing federal subsistence hunting permits for two muskox hunts – FX2312 and FX2303 in Game Management Unit (GMU) 23 NW. The season is August 1, 2023 – March 15, 2024. A total of three (3) federal subsistence permits will be issued.

FX2312 – One (1) permit available, harvest limit one (1) bull muskox. Area: federal lands north and west of the Kobuk River drainage in GMU23. Eligible applicants: residents of GMU 23 except Deering and Buckland.

FX2303 – Two (2) permits available, harvest limit one (1) bull muskox. Area: Cape Krusenstern National Monument. Eligible applicants: residents of GMU 23 except Deering, Buckland, and Point Hope.

To apply:
 •  Call [phone] or 
 •  Email NPS Wildlife Biologist Raime Fronstin at [e-mail], or NPS Cultural Anthropologist Emily Creek at [e-mail]

Provide your name, phone number, and permanent address. The application deadline is 5:00pm on July 10, 2023.

Permits will be awarded through a random drawing of names from eligible federally qualified applicants. Drawn applicants will be contacted by July 17, 2023.Permits will be issued to selected applicants upon providing their proof of permanent residence and valid Alaska state hunting license.

For more information about the federal subsistence regulations, hunting muskoxen, locating federal lands, or the application process, contact NPS Wildlife Biologist Raime Fronstin at [e-mail], or NPS Cultural Anthropologist Emily Creek at [e-mail].