Federal Subsistence Board News

Public Hearing announced for a proposal to rescind the Nonrural Determination for Ketchikan

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

Department of the Interior bison seal set against green mountainous background.

9/21/2023

For Immediate Release: September 21, 2023 A public hearing is scheduled for 6:30–9:30 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023, at the Prince of Wales Vocational and Technical Center in Klawock to provide opportunity for public testimony on a proposal received by the Federal Subsistence Board (Board).

Public Hearing announced for a proposal to rescind the Nonrural Determination for Ketchikan

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

9/21/2023

For Immediate Release: September 21, 2023 A public hearing is scheduled for 6:00–9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in Ketchikan to provide opportunity for public testimony on a proposal received by the Federal Subsistence Board (Board).

Eastern Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to Meet at the Arctic Village Community Hall

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

9/19/2023

For Immediate Release: September 19, 2023 The Eastern Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet October 4-5, 2023, at the Community Hall in Arctic Village. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Southcentral Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet in Kenai at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

9/19/2023

For Immediate Release: September 19, 2023 The Southcentral Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet October 3-4, 2023, in Kenai at the Kenai Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Entries sought for Subsistence Student Art Contest

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

9/1/2023

For Immediate Release: September 1, 2023 The Federal Subsistence Management Program is sponsoring its annual art contest for all students in Alaska grades K-12. The deadline for submission is February 2, 2024. This year, entries will focus on subsistence wildlife and one winner will be selected.

Kodiak/Aleutians Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet at the King Cove Bingo Hall, King Cove

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

9/1/2023

For Immediate Release: September 1, 2023 The Kodiak/Aleutians Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet September 19-20, 2023, at the King Cove Bingo Hall in King Cove. The meeting will convene at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Applicants Sought for Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Membership Deadline: March 15, 2024

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

9/1/2023

For Immediate Release: September 1, 2023 The Federal Subsistence Board is accepting applications through March 15, 2024, to fill seats on the 10 Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils (Councils). Council membership appointments are typically for 3-year terms. There are approximately 42 seats open for appointment among all Councils.

Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils to Hold Public Meetings

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

8/17/2023

For Immediate Release: August 21, 2023 Public is welcome and encouraged to participate The Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils will hold public meetings between September and November 2023 to discuss proposals to change Federal subsistence hunting and trapping regulations for the 2024-2026 regulatory years and other issues affecting subsistence in their regions.

Public Hearing Announced for Wildlife Special Action Requests Regarding Nelchina Caribou Herd Winter Season Hunt Closure to All Users in Units 11, 12, and 13

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

8/16/2023

For Immediate Release: August 16, 2023 The Federal Subsistence Board is holding a public hearing August 31 to provide the opportunity for the public to comment on two temporary special action requests, WSA23-02 and WSA23-04, impacting the Nelchina Caribou Herd winter hunt.

Results from the Federal Subsistence Board Work Session

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

8/4/2023

For Immediate Release: August 3, 2023 During its August 2-3, 2023, work session, the Federal Subsistence Board (Board) discussed and approved responses to Regional Advisory Council (Councils) FY22 annual reports, reviewed Council recommendations for changes to Council charters, and received briefings on updates to the Regional Advisory Council Correspondence Policy and a letter from the Southeast Council to the Board on transboundary river watersheds.

Federal Subsistence Board Closes Fall Caribou Season in Unit 13

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

7/26/2023

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2023 The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) approved WSA23-01/03 to close the Federal caribou season in Unit 13 from August 1–September 30, 2023.

Federal Subsistence Board to Hold Work Session in Anchorage, August 2-3, 2023

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

7/19/2023

For Immediate Release: July 19, 2023 Correction: This announcement has been corrected to clarify that the purpose of the Federal Subsistence Board executive session is to develop recommendations to the Secretaries of Interior and Agriculture for appointments to the Regional Advisory Councils. The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) will hold a work session August 2-3, 2023, beginning at 9:00 a.m. daily until the Board has completed its work.  The work session will be held in the Gordon Watson Conference Room of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office in Anchorage, at 1011 E. Tudor Road. 

Chignik River Federal Subsistence Fishery for Chinook Salmon

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

7/3/2023

For Immediate Release: July 3, 2023 The Federal In-season Manager, pursuant to delegated authority from the Federal Subsistence Board under ANILCA Title VIII section 816, will issue an emergency special action (8-KS-01-23) to close fishing for Chinook Salmon to all users, non-federal and Federally qualified users, in Federal public waters of the Chignik River drainage, effective 12:01 a.m. Wednesday July 5.

Alaska Peninsula Area Federal Subsistence Fishing News Release #01

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

6/20/2023

For Immediate Release: June 20, 2023 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Fisheries Manager for the Bristol Bay/Alaska Peninsula/Aleutian Islands/Chignik Areas will be conducting a public fishery stakeholder’s hearing on Tuesday, June 27 at 6:00 pm.

Public Meeting and Hearing Announced Regarding 2023 Unit 7 Federal Subsistence Sheep Harvest

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release

6/16/2023

For Immediate Release: June 16, 2023 Under the authority of: 36 CFR §242.10 and .19 50 CFR §100.10 and .19 ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will hold a public meeting and hearing to share information and solicit comments on the fall 2023 federal subsistence Dall sheep draw hunt in Unit 7. Following analysis, the USFS intends to close, under delegation of authority, the federal subsistence draw hunt for Dall sheep during fall 2023 in Unit 7.

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