Federal Subsistence Board News

Kuskokwim River Mainstem Fishing Opportunities

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.

5/22/2023

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2023 Set gillnet opportunities for federally qualified subsistence users will be open in Federal public waters of the mainstem of the Kuskokwim River during the following dates and times: • June 3, 2023 06:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. • June 6, 2023 06:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. • June 9, 2023 06:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to Federal Subsistence Hunting and Trapping Regulations for the 2024-2026 Regulatory Years

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

5/8/2023

For Immediate Release: May 5, 2023 The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) is accepting written comments through June 30, 2023, on proposed changes to Federal subsistence hunting and trapping regulations. These proposed changes would affect Federal subsistence seasons, harvest limits, methods and means for the taking of wildlife, and customary and traditional use determinations for the regulatory years July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.

Public Hearing Announced Regarding Salmon Fishing Closure FSA-YD-23-01 on Kuskokwim River Starting June 1, 2023

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

4/26/2023

For Immediate Release: April 26, 2023 The Fisheries Manager at the at Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR), in coordination with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (KRITFC), proposes to close Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River drainage to the harvest of Chinook, Chum, and Coho Salmon by all users starting June 1, 2023.

The Federal Subsistence Board Adopts Temporary Special Action FSA23-01

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

4/21/2023

For Immediate Release: April 21, 2023 The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) met by teleconference (open to the public) on April 19, 2023 and adopted Fisheries Temporary Special Action FSA23-01 for conservation purposes. Specifically, the Board closed Federal public waters of the Kanektok River to the harvest of Chum Salmon by non-federally qualified users during June, 2023 and June, 2024.

Public Hearing Announced for Fisheries Special Action Request FSA23-02: Yukon River Chinook, Summer and Fall Chum, and Coho Salmon Fisheries

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

4/20/2023

For Immediate Release: April 20, 2023 A public hearing is scheduled from 4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m., or until the end of public participation, on May 4, 2023, by teleconference, to receive public testimony on a fisheries special action request FSA23-02.

Public Hearings Announced for two Temporary Wildlife Special Action Requests WSA22-05 and WSA22-06 (Western Arctic Caribou)

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

4/14/2023

For Immediate Release: April 14, 2023 A telephonic and in person public hearing is scheduled for April 26, 2023, in Kotzebue at the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, or until the end of public participation. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public testimony on two temporary wildlife special action requests (WSA22-05 and WSA22-06) submitted to the Federal Subsistence Board (Board).

Selections Made for the 2024 Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program

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

4/10/2023

For Immediate Release: April 10, 2023 The Office of Subsistence Management is pleased to announce seven new and continuing partnerships with Bristol Bay Native Association, Hoonah Indian Association, Native Village of Eyak, Native Village of Napaimute, Orutsararmiut Native Council, Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska, and Yakutat Tlingit Tribe through the Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program. Beginning in 2024, the Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program will provide funding for a biologist or outreach coordinator position in each organization with the intent of increasing their abilities to participate in Federal subsistence fisheries management. In addition, the funding will allow the organizations to support a variety of opportunities for local rural students to connect with subsistence resource monitoring and management through science camps and paid internships.

Western Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Venue Has Changed to meet at the Dimond Center Hotel, Anchorage

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

4/4/2023

For Immediate Release: April 4, 2023 The Western Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet April 4-5, 2023, at the Dimond Center Hotel in the Kachemak Bay board room in Anchorage. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Federal Subsistence Board to Hold Public Meeting on Fisheries Temporary Special Action Request FSA23-01

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

4/3/2023

For Immediate Release: April 3, 2023 The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) will hold a public meeting April 19, 2023, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm via teleconference to discuss Fisheries Temporary Special Action Request FSA23-01 regarding salmon fishing closures on the Kanektok River to non-Federally qualified users during June 2023 and June 2024.

Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet in Bethel

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

3/21/2023

For Immediate Release: March 21, 2023 The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet April 4-6, 2023, in Bethel in the ONC Multipurpose Room. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Western Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet at the Arviiq Center, Aniak

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

3/21/2023

For Immediate Release: March 21, 2023 The Western Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet April 4-5, 2023, at the Arviiq Center in Aniak. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Kodiak/Aleutians Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet at the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Kodiak

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

3/14/2023

For Immediate Release: March 14, 2023 The Kodiak/Aleutians Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet March 29-30, 2023, at the Kodiak National Refuge Visitor Center in Kodiak. The meeting will convene at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Seward Peninsula Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to Meet at Old St. Joseph’s Hall, Nome

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

3/8/2023

For Immediate Release: March 8, 2023 The Seward Peninsula Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet March 22-23, 2023, in Nome at Old St. Joseph’s Hall. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Subsistence Drawing Hunt Application Period Open for Units 7 & 15

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

3/1/2023

For Immediate Release: March 1, 2023 The Chugach National Forest 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.

Southeast Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to Meet at the Ramada Hotel, Juneau

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

3/1/2023

For Immediate Release: March 1, 2023 The Southeast Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet March 2, 2023, at the Ramada Hotel on 375 Whittier Street in Juneau. The meeting will convene at 8:30 a.m. daily.

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