FISHING AND HUNTING

Fishing gear is
available at the
Exchange and through
Special Services to
indulge in almost
any relaxing and
popular sport. Large
Flounder, Halibut
and other varieties
of fish are caught
in the Bering Sea
side of our island.

Duck and goose hunting is practiced, in season, but the yield is not
very large. The wildfowl have a very "fishy" flavor which requires considerable marinating. Guns are available for hunting and authorized supervised targetry. Ammunition loading machines and supplies are available through the Shemya Rifle and Pistol Club.

Hunting and fishing must be done strictly within Alaskan and Federal
game laws. Conservation of wildlife is as military as the uniform.
A Station Regulation outlines procedures for license application. A
second Station Regulation governs the registry of privately owned
weapons. Expensive gear should not be brought to Shemya.

As mentioned in another part of this brochure, Shemya is a game reserve for arctic foxes. These wistful little animals are tame and inquisitive. They love candy bars. With their rich full pelts, they make ideal
subjects for photographers. The puppies are loads of fun in June and
July.

Hair seals can be seen swimming in coves and close to beaches. There
is a bounty of these. Sea lions occupy an off-shore island, in the
Semichi group, to overflowing.

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