Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Meetings for 2026
Published Date: 1/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils will hold public meetings twice in 2026—once in winter and once in fall—to discuss hunting and fishing on federal lands. These meetings affect Alaskans who rely on subsistence resources and may switch to teleconference if needed. Everyone’s invited to join, learn, and share their voice without any cost involved.
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2026 Alaska Subsistence Meeting Schedule
The 10 Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils will hold public winter meetings between February 17, 2026 and April 1, 2026, and fall meetings between September 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026, with specific dates and locations listed (e.g., Region 1 meets March 10-12 in Juneau and October 20-22 in Gustavus). You can attend to give advice and hear proposals about subsistence hunting, trapping, and fishing on Federal public lands in Alaska.
Teleconference Option for Meetings
If public health or safety restrictions are in effect, the winter and fall 2026 Council meetings will substitute teleconferences for in-person meetings. For access information and start times, the notice directs people to https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/regions.
Public Comment and Privacy Notice
Time is allotted at meetings for oral and written public comments, and written comments will be presented to Council members. The notice warns that comments may include your address, phone, or email and that this personally identifiable information may be made publicly available.
Reasonable Accommodations for Participation
The Board will provide reasonable accommodations (for example, sign language interpreters or assistive listening devices) if requested in advance. Requests should be sent to Katerina Wessels at least 7 business days prior to the meeting to allow the Department sufficient time to process the request.
Meeting Transcripts Posted Within 14 Days
Transcripts of the Council meetings are maintained by the program and will generally be available for public inspection within 14 days after each meeting at https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/regions. Announcements and final agendas will also be posted on that site and on social media.
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