Feds Map Out Alaska's Subsistence Hunting Seasons for Years Ahead
Published Date: 1/21/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
This rule sets the hunting and trapping seasons, limits, and rules for people who rely on wildlife for food in Alaska during 2026-28. It affects subsistence hunters and trappers by updating how and when they can take animals, making sure traditions are respected. The changes will be finalized after public input and replace current rules, helping communities plan ahead without surprise costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New 2026–28 Subsistence Seasons and Limits
You rely on wildlife for food in Alaska if you hunt or trap for subsistence. This proposed rule would set the hunting and trapping seasons, harvest limits, and allowed methods for subsistence uses during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 regulatory years.
Rule Replaces Current Regulations; Supports Planning
When finalized, this rulemaking will replace the existing subsistence wildlife taking regulations for Alaska and could amend general subsistence fish and wildlife regulations. The Board says changes will be finalized after public input and are intended to help communities plan ahead and avoid surprise costs or delays.
Customary and Traditional Use Determinations Addressed
The Federal Subsistence Board will address customary and traditional use determinations as part of the rulemaking cycle that covers wildlife in even-numbered years. This affects people in Alaska whose customary or traditional uses of wildlife are considered in those determinations.
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