The north Moresby Island area is great for hunting, using Sandspit as a base or camping at any of the area's rec sites. The most common target species is Sitka Blacktail Deer, a smaller subspecies of blacktail (or mule) deer. This species was introduced to the islands around the turn of the century, and is now extremely overpopulated due to the lack of natural predators.
Although the deer here are small, they also lack the gamey taste of larger mainland deer, making them a popular meat with locals and visiting hunters. The bag limit is high on the islands due to the negative impact of the deer on native plant species and forest regeneration.
Much of the forest around the Sandspit area is second-growth of various ages, including many recent cuts. This makes for perfect deer hunting territory, which can be accessed by the area's many gravel roads. This is a good area for a family hunting trip, since you can return to town every evening and the chance of seeing deer each day is high.
For more information, check out the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis.
