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AK26095006

Location: Healy
Type: Wildlife Violation

Dispatch Text:

On 09/23/2026, Fairbanks AWT received a report of a possibly wasted moose off the Totatlanika River, east of Healy. Investigation revealed Justin Burns, age 44 of Wasilla, unlawfully harvested a moose. Burns was charged by AWT for Seasons & Bag Limits for Moose. The moose and Burns' rifle were seized by AWT, with the moose meat donated to a charity.

Posted on 10/2/2026 6:40:37 PM by DPS\bdlemay

Posting Section: AK Wildlife Troopers