Archive - Wildlife Special Actions

This page contains archived wildlife special actions by region. The archive was created in September 2026; for questions on actions older than September 2026, please contact the Office of Subsistence Management at subsistence@ios.doi.gov or (907) 786-7888 or toll-free (800) 478-1456.

Southcentral Alaska Region
Wildlife Special Action #Effective DateUnit/SpeciesDocumentsDescription
WSA26-14October 20–November 10Moose - Unit 7

 

Request to establish a late fall season for moose in Unit 7 remainder from Oct. 20 – Nov. 10.
WSA26-10

Unit 13 moose season extended to September 30

May-be-announced moose season in Unit 11

Moose - Units 11 and 13Request to extend the subsistence moose season in Units 11 and 13 through September 30, 2026, consistent with proposals WP26-28a and WP26-28b, as approved by the Federal Subsistence Board during their April Board Meeting.
WSA26-12N/A (Not approved)Moose - Unit 13Request to close unencumbered BLM lands in Unit 13 to moose harvest by non-federal users, implementing the Boards intent in passing WP26-31 during their April Board meeting.
07-C-01-26

Effective Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

 

Expires: Friday, October 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., unless superseded by subsequent Federal special action

Caribou - Unit 7

 

Unit 7 Caribou Registration Hunt Restricted to Harvest of Bulls Only
11-MO-01-26The season will open at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, September 21 and close at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, unless modified by a subsequent federal special action. Moose - Unit 11Federal Subsistence Moose Hunt Opened for Two Additional Days in FM1106 Hunt Area
07-DS-01-26

Effective Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

 

Expires: Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., unless superseded by subsequent Federal special action

Sheep - Unit 7, Cooper Landing Closed AreaFederal Subsistence Sheep Hunt closed in the Cooper Landing Closed Area
15-DS-01-26

Effective Date: Monday, August 10, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

 

Expires: Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., unless superseded by subsequent Federal special action

Sheep - Unit 15, Round Mountain AreaFederal Subsistence Sheep Hunt closed in Round Mountain Area, Kenai Peninsula
Bristol Bay Region
Wildlife Special Action #Effective DateUnit/SpeciesDocumentsDescription
9C-Caribou-01-26

Effective Date:  Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

 

Expires:  Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Caribou - Unit 9C, that portion within Katmai National Preserve2026 Federal caribou hunt for Unit 9C Remainder
WSA26-06July 10, 2026; Expires September 30, 2026Caribou - Unit 9C within Katmai National PreserveHarvest limit for fall caribou hunt (August 1 - September 30) is increased to "up to 2 caribou" for the 2026 season. Authority is delegated to provide additional opportunities for residents of Iguigig and Kokhanok.
Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Region
Wildlife Special Action #Effective DateUnit/SpeciesDocumentsDescription
18-MO-01-26

Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Expiration Date:
October 15, 2026

Moose - Unit 18This Emergency Special Action announces the fall hunt on federal public lands in Unit 18 of the Kuskokwim River Zone 2 for qualifying residents. Up to 20 antlerless moose permits will be issued to federally qualified subsistence users by random drawing.
WSA26-08May be announced from Sept. 1 – Oct. 15Moose - Unit 18Requests implementation of the antlerless fall moose hunt in Zone 2 of the Kuskokwim hunt area in Unit 18. 
Western Interior Region
Wildlife Special Action #Effective DateUnit/SpeciesDocumentsDescription
ESA 19-MO-01-26

Effective Date: August 4, 2026

 

Expiration Date: September 20, 2026

Moose - Unit 19AUnit 19A Moose Permit Distribution
     
Eastern Interior Region
Wildlife Special Action #Effective DateUnit/SpeciesDocumentsDescription
WSA26-13Effective September 25, 2026 through October 4, 2026.
  • Moose - Unit 12
Request to extend the 2026 fall moose season on federal lands in Unit 12 from September 20 through September 30, 2026.
WSA26-09September 10-20, 2026Moose - Unit 25D

 

 

Request to close some Federal public lands to moose hunting by non-federally qualified users from Sept. 10-20 in Unit 25D remainder for the 2026 season.
WSA26-07July 10, 2026; Expires September 30, 2026Sheep - Units 20E, within Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and Glacier Mountain Controlled Use Area and Unit 25C, within Yukon-Charley Rivers National PreserveCloses federal public lands to sheep hunting by all users for the 2026 season. 
 

Federal Opening Date:

  • Zones 1 (Steese Hwy area): Closed until further notice
  • Zone 2 (Roadless area): Wednesday, Wednesday, August 5
  • Zone 3 (Taylor Highway area): Sunday, Sunday, August 16
  • Zone 4 (Steese-White Mountains area), Sunday, August 16

The federal subsistence hunt will open at 12:01 a.m. on each date listed and close at 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2026, unless modified by emergency special actions.

Caribou - Units 20E, 25C and a portion of 20FFall Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt 
 

Federal Opening Date: Tuesday, August 18

Federal Closing Date: Sunday, August 23

Caribou - Zone 1 within Unit 25CBLM Opening Fall Fortymile Caribou Federal Subsistence Hunt Zone 1

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