We are excited to announce the upcoming opportunity for young walrus hunters. One young hunter from each of the walrus hunting communities will be selected.
Date for the Young Hunters Walrus Summit is October 4, 5 & 6 2022 in Nome!
Apply via Google Form:
https://forms.gle/aQfCp9aHL7xe7wMV6
More Details:
EWC is seeking a young hunter (ages 18-29) from each of the Eskimo Walrus Commission statewide walrus hunting communities of Utqiagvik, Wainwright, Point Lay, Point Hope, Kivalina, Kotzebue, Shishmaref, Wales, Little Diomede, Brevig Mission, King Island, Nome, Gambell, Savoonga, Unalakleet, Stebbins, Mekoryuk, Kwigillingok, and Manokotak to participate in this first Young Hunters – Walrus Summit.
Summit will be 3 days, October 4, 5, & 6, 2022 with the goal of supporting young hunters as the next generation of informed, engaged representatives who are prepared to provide leadership regarding walrus and marine resources. The summit will include intensive study and discussion of all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and current management practices for marine mammals with particular focus on Pacific walrus
Join fellow young hunters in intensive study and discussion on Inuit cultures, hunting traditions, laws/policies, and co-management of the Pacific walrus including changes in the Arctic.
If you have questions contact our EWC staff, Sierra Smith (907) 443-4378 or email ssmith@kawerak.org. Participants must be endorsed by IRA or tribal organization.
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