Thanks for checking with them and asking them to clarify.
Like I posted earlier, I fear the FSB will extend it too. The RACs, the OSM, and several of the agencies will support it.
I guess we will see.
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Agreed.
So it would be errant to suggest the whole preserve is closed to non-residents for the upcoming Caribou season at this point.
What are your thoughts on the regulatory action the FSB may take in April?
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Sure, but since it sounds like they are emailing him, (I assume he is a client or already in dialogue with them) he might get a quicker response.
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Can you get them to confirm they are referring to WSA21-01 when they say the Noatak National Preserve is closed? I know it is closed due toe WSA21-01 through the end of June, but that expires with the month of June (as of now). If they are telling you it will be closed beyond June right now...
They do have Proposals WP24-30 (proposed by the NWA RAC) and WP24-31 (Proposed by the NS RAC) already before them through the regulatory process for this cycle to act on in their April meeting. Both of these are proposals to close Unit 23 for Caribou harvest to non-federally qualified users...
I have also confirmed with GEO, and they too have the same understanding that WSA21-01a ends with the 23/24 regulatory year on June 30th,, 2024
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Before the closure of federal lands through SWA-21A, the Working group I believe recommended a limited cow harvest I think I recall. I believe the recommendation was to focus on bull harvest.
I just wish they’d remember that Non-residents are only harvesting bulls and their harvest is under 400...
Anything new on this front? Admittedly I haven't looked into recently. I’m still booked with GEO at this point. As I recall, the closure for WSA21-01A was to go through the ‘22 and ‘23 seasons. However, I’m sure there is pressure to extend due to herd count. Anyone up to date on this?