SPORTSMAN*S SPOT
Last week notice was sarved that the deadline for annual renewal of club member
ship’s was 25 February. Since everyone didn’t jet the word and a few people did
not make it to the meeting, the deadline has been extended until the next meet
ing, Monday 11, March.
One of the birds seexi occasionally on Adak that a hunter might shoot and find
himself in trouble is the Ardic Owl* These birds have the configuration of most
other owls but are slightly larger and. during the winter have white plumage.
This probably the only type of owl you will see on Adak and it is protected along
with the eagle*
Some of the fox trappers have been frustrated - not by the smart fox but - by poor
sportsmen who are stealing from their traps and even stealing the traps themselves.
Whoever the thief is, wo don’t want him hunting, trapping, or fishing on Adak*
Any information regarding this problem can be reported to any of the Adak Sports
men Club officers or^Station Game Wardens and every effort will be made to insure
that the violator is not allowed.to participate in the hunting and fishing on Adak*
•A Turkey Shoot is being planned for the meeting of 25 March at the Club indoor
range. Anyone having any ideas' may contact G. Ristow*
Reminder - Hunting with rifles, carbines, or pistols on the island of Adak is pro
hibited except for members of the Adak Sportsman’s Club who posses valid Varmit
Permits* This applies to all personnel* The use of .22 caliber weapons for hunting
on Adak is prohibited. Check NAVSTA'' INST 1700,11.
Welcome to now members W*.' Mo Chen, T. Akles, H. berg, A* Dahmor, W# McWirter, and
R. Starke, Next meeting Monday 11, March.
CONSERVATION A JTES
Th6 topic for this weak is eligibility of sportsmen to fish on Adak and sur«*
rounding waters. .
• Adak is located in the Alaska Sport Fishing Area f/2, the rules and regulations
for which are lenient and uncomplicated. Alaska State (resident or non-resident
as applicable) Sport Fishing Licences are required only for fresh water fishing.
Military personnel fishing in lakes or streams on the Government Reservation do
not require this licence. The season is open year around both fresh and salt
B water. The bag limit for fresh water fishing is a total of 10 trouts lake trout
and grayling daily or in possession of which not more than 2 may be over 20 inches
in length cr 20 fish daily -when excess over the above limit is composed of dally
varden, artic char and/or eastern brook trout. There isn’t a bag limit for salt
water fishing. Area #2 has some exceptions as to bag limits but these pertain to
other islands in the chain. If trips are planned to another island you might chock
these exceptions. Resident sport fishing licences may bo purchased from the Navy
Exchange for $5.00, non-resident licences for $10.. or a visitors special sport
fishing licence, good for 10 days for $5.00.
Better luck next time to the mighty fox hunters of Ships Div. whose fire power
demonstration turned a red fox grey* Suggestion - shoot higher next time the land
slide may smoother it.
Tip of the Weeks Notify your 00D prior to any hunting or fishing trip and again
just as soon as you return. Always give the location in which you will be, this
may save your life.
?????? Answer: That sign out at Finger Bay that reads NO FISHING BEYOND THIS
POINT pertains to just the time during the Salmon Season or Run. Starting about
1 to 15 August. We will publish the start of the Salmon jdun later on in the
Season.