Alaska NPS Meetings Shape Subsistence Hunting Policies
Published Date: 8/5/2025
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Summary
The National Park Service is holding meetings for several Alaska Subsistence Resource Commissions to talk about local hunting, fishing, and gathering rules. These meetings affect people who live in or use these parks and want to keep their traditional ways of life. The gatherings happen soon and help make sure everyone’s voice is heard without costing extra money.
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Public meetings for Alaska subsistence rules
The National Park Service will hold public meetings of seven Alaska Subsistence Resource Commissions (Aniakchak, Denali, Cape Krusenstern, Lake Clark, Kobuk Valley, Wrangell-St. Elias, and Gates of the Arctic). You who live in or use these parks can attend to discuss local hunting, fishing, and gathering rules and to make your views heard. The meetings are intended to allow participation without costing extra money.
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