Subsistence News-9/1/95

To   Subsistence 2

From:      Larry Roberts

Postmark:  Sep 01,95  9:33 AM          Delivered: Sep 01,95  9:33 AM

Subject: Subsistence News-9/1/95

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Message:

*One of the biologists addressing the recent 2nd International Arctic Ungulate Conference in Fairbanks said that…”it’s easier to assess the value of meat and antlers than it is to pinpoint the animal’s place in Native culture.” Others say that politics have become as important as game surveys when it comes to game management in some regions of the arctic.

*When referring to the Federal subsistence management regulations, “no subsistence” means that the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB) has determined that there is no customary and traditional subsistence use of a wildlife population or fish stock. In this case, there are no Federal subsistence seasons. Hunting and fishing may be permitted under state regulations.

*The FSB is attempting to reach an out of court settlement with the Ninilchek Traditional Council. The FSB offered a special federal subsistence moose hunt in the Skilak Loop Management Area of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge 9/1-14/95. If accepted, the traditional council will administer the permit hunt for 10 spike-fork bulls, and 10 cows.

*The voices of Inupiaq elders live on in the classroom. Kotzebue students use CD-ROM technology to learn about plants,animals,and fish.