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Federal Subsistence Board to Hold Public Meeting on Wildlife Special Action Requests WSA25-01, WSA25-02, and WSA25-03 Regarding Deer in Unit 2

06/18/2025

The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) will hold a public meeting on July 17, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. to take action on Wildlife Special Action Requests WSA25-01, WSA25-02, and WSA25-03.

2025 Federal Preseason Subsistence Fishery Management Outlook for the Yukon Area

05/27/2025

The 2025 Federal Preseason Subsistence Fishery Management Outlook for the Yukon Area

Kuskokwim River Mainstem Fishing Opportunities

05/16/2025

Pursuant to authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR) In-Season Manager, hereby announces five gillnet fishing opportunities within the YDNWR boundary in the Kuskokwim River mainstem for Federally qualified subsistence users only.

Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to Federal Subsistence Hunting and Trapping Regulations for the 2026-2028 Regulatory Years

05/07/2025

The Federal Subsistence Board today announced a public comment period on proposed changes to federal subsistence hunting and trapping regulations.

Public Hearing Announced for Three Temporary Special Action Requests Regarding Federal Deer Hunting in Unit 2

04/28/2025

The Southeast Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council requests the Federal Subsistence Board (Board) consider several actions regarding deer harvest on Federal public lands in Unit 2 for the conservation of a healthy deer population and the continuation of subsistence uses.

Stikine River Federal Subsistence Chinook Salmon Fishery Closed

04/24/2025

This Emergency Special Action closes the May 15–June 20, 2025 Federal subsistence Chinook Salmon fishery in the Stikine River.

2025 Public Hearing to Discuss Subsistence Fishery Temporary Special Actions for the Yukon Area

04/17/2025

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal in-season manager is offering a public hearing to discuss proposed management actions to protect Yukon drainage salmon, which include temporary special actions (effective for longer than 60 days).

Federal Subsistence Board approves changes to Federal subsistence regulations

03/26/2025

The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) met February 3 - 7, 2025 to consider proposed changes to Federal subsistence fishing and shellfish regulations, two wildlife proposals, and a proposal to reconsider the nonrural status of the community of Ketchikan. The Board also conducted Tribal and Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) Corporation consultations on regulatory proposals, closure reviews, and other issues of importance.

Subsistence Drawing Hunt Application Period Opened for Units 7 & 15

03/17/2025

The Chugach National Forest Seward District Ranger and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Manager, under authority of the Federal Subsistence Board, announce the open application period for federal subsistence drawing hunts on federal lands on the Kenai Peninsula in Units 7 and 15.

North Slope Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to Meet at Iḷisaġvik College in Utqiagvik

02/13/2025

The North Slope Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet February 27-28, 2025, at the Dr. Tom Albert Conference Hall at Iḷisaġvik College in Utqiagvik. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.

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