The Sitka black-tailed deer hunting season is now closed in Southeast Alaska.

According to a Thursday release from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, all hunters who obtained deer harvest tickets, even those who did not hunt or harvest a deer, must return completed hunt reports to Fish and Game.

Fish and Game is requesting the hunt reports to be submitted immediately. Hunt reports may be submitted by mail, in person at a Fish and Game office or online at http://hunt.alaska.gov.

The information provided in hunt reports helps biologists estimate changes in area-specific deer harvest and hunting effort, monitor populations and recommend appropriate seasons and bag limits. The more detailed hunt information provided, the better biologists can track trends and manage deer populations.

For more information, or for anyone in the City and Borough of Juneau who needs assistance, please call the Douglas Area Office at 465-4265.