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Federal Subsistence Board invites comments on Proposed Rule for Cook Inlet Area subsistence fishing regulations

10/01/2018

The Federal Subsistence Board (Board) is accepting public comments on the proposed rule for Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska—Cook Inlet Area Regulations, which published in the Federal Register on October 1, 2018 (83 FR 49322). This proposed rule would revise the regulations for seasons, harvest limits, and methods and means for the subsistence taking of fish in the Cook Inlet Area of Alaska. This action would also reorganize specific regulations addressing the Kenai River, which would provide clarity for the public, and allow the Federal Subsistence Board to correct regulatory conflicts that have arisen based on recent rulemaking.

Kodiak/Aleutians Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet in Anchorage

09/27/2018

The Kodiak/Aleutians Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet October 15-16, 2018 at the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association Conference Room (First floor), 1131 E. International Airport Road, in Anchorage. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Eastern Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet in Tanana

09/27/2018

The Eastern Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet October 11-12, 2018 at the Tanana Community Hall in Tanana. The meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. daily.

Rodman Creek Zone on Baranof Island to close to the harvest of mountain goats

09/25/2018

SITKA, Alaska – The Sitka District Ranger, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, is closing the Rodman Creek Zone (within Unit 4) to the harvest of mountain goats. The closure will be effective September 26, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. and will remain in effect through the rest of the 2018 season, which ends December 31. 

Western Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet in Galena

09/25/2018

The Western Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet October 10-11, 2018 at the Larson Charlie Community Hall in Galena. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.

Public Hearing announced for Wildlife Special Action Request WSA18-03 regarding moose in Unit 22D remainder

09/19/2018

A public hearing is scheduled for 4:30-6:30 p.m., October 4, 2018, at the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, 214 East Front Street, in Nome, Alaska, to receive testimony on a temporary special action request WSA18-03, submitted to the Federal Subsistence Board (Board).

Red Bluff Bay Zone on Baranof Island in Unit 4 to close to the harvest of mountain goats

09/18/2018

SITKA, Alaska – The Sitka District Ranger, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, is closing the Red Bluff Bay Zone to the harvest of mountain goats. The closure will be effective Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. and will remain in effect through the rest of the 2018 season which ends December 31. 

Upper Benzeman Zone on Baranof Island in Unit 4 to close to the harvest of mountain goats

09/18/2018

SITKA, Alaska – The Sitka District Ranger, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, is closing the Upper Benzeman Zone to the harvest of mountain goats. The closure will be effective Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. and will remain in effect through the rest of the 2018 season which ends December 31. 

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release 63 - Fall Update # 9, Yukon Area Salmon Fishery

09/18/2018

Districts Affected: Yukon AreaThe 2018 the inseason total run size of fall chum salmon (based on passage at the mainstem sonar near Pilot Station plus the harvest downstream of the sonar) is estimated to be 1,300,000 fish, which is above the historical median of 816,000 fish. Overall the timing of fall chum salmon in the lower river projects was a week later than average.

Applicants Sought for Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Membership - Deadline: February 8, 2019

09/14/2018

The Federal Subsistence Board is accepting applications through February 8, 2019 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.

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Federal Subsistence Board invites comments on Proposed Rule for Cook Inlet Area subsistence fishing regulations

Kodiak/Aleutians Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet in Anchorage

Eastern Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet in Tanana

Rodman Creek Zone on Baranof Island to close to the harvest of mountain goats

Western Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet in Galena

Public Hearing announced for Wildlife Special Action Request WSA18-03 regarding moose in Unit 22D remainder

Red Bluff Bay Zone on Baranof Island in Unit 4 to close to the harvest of mountain goats

Upper Benzeman Zone on Baranof Island in Unit 4 to close to the harvest of mountain goats

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release 63 - Fall Update # 9, Yukon Area Salmon Fishery

Applicants Sought for Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Membership - Deadline: February 8, 2019

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