# 2026-01285: Alaskans Gear Up to Debate Hunting in National Parks

2026-01285, Public Meetings of the National Park Service Alaska Region Subsistence Resource Commission Program, is a Federal Register notice from Interior Department, National Park Service published 2026-01-23, effective 2026-02-18 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01285
- Title: Public Meetings of the National Park Service Alaska Region Subsistence Resource Commission Program
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Interior Department; National Park Service
- Citation: 91 FR 2957
- Published: 2026-01-23
- Effective: 2026-02-18
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

Alaskans Gear Up to Debate Hunting in National Parks

## 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, happening between February and April 2026, affect people who rely on these parks for subsistence living. No new fees or costs are expected, but these talks help keep resources protected and communities involved.

## Abstract

The National Park Service (NPS) is hereby giving notice that the Aniakchak National Monument Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC), the Denali National Park SRC, the Cape Krusenstern National Monument SRC, the Lake Clark National Park SRC, the Kobuk Valley National Park SRC, the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park SRC, and the Gates of the Arctic National Park SRC will meet as indicated below.

## Effects PRIA read

- Alaska subsistence users can speak up: benefit, low. If you rely on Alaska national parks for hunting, fishing, or gathering, the National Park Service is holding Subsistence Resource Commission meetings between February and April 2026 where you can give oral or written public testimony and apply for SRC membership. Specific meeting dates include Feb…
- No new fees or costs expected: benefit, low. The notice states that no new fees or costs are expected from these Subsistence Resource Commission meetings happening between February and April 2026. Meetings are intended to maintain resource protection and community involvement without adding charges.
- Meeting minutes available within 90 days: benefit, low. Meeting minutes for each SRC meeting will be recorded and available from the Superintendent for public inspection within 90 days after the meeting. You can request minutes to review what was discussed and decided.
- Accessibility: request accommodations early: benefit, low. If you need sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, or other reasonable accommodations to attend an SRC meeting, you must contact the listed point of contact at least seven (7) business days before the meeting to request them. Relay services (711) are available for callers in the U…
- Virtual attendance options provided: benefit, low. Most SRC meetings will be held in-person and via teleconference or videoconference, and if in-person meetings are not feasible they will be held solely by teleconference; participants must call the listed NPS office numbers to receive passcodes. This gives people remote options to attend meetings b…

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## Sources
- [2026-01285 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/23/2026-01285/public-meetings-of-the-national-park-service-alaska-region-subsistence-resource-commission-program)
- [2026-01285 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-23/pdf/2026-01285.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01285 (as of 2026-06-08).