🦌Implications of Alaska's Subsistence Management Regulations 2026
Subsistence Management Regulations for Public Lands in Alaska-2026-27 and 2027-28 Subsistence Taking of Wildlife Regulations
Summary
This proposed rule would establish regulations for hunting and trapping seasons, harvest limits, and methods and means related to taking of wildlife for subsistence uses during the 2026-27 and 2027-28 regulatory years. The Federal Subsistence Board (hereafter referred to as "the Board") is on a schedule of completing the process of revising subsistence taking of wildlife regulations in even-numbered years and subsistence taking of fish and shellfish regulations in odd- numbered years; public proposal and review processes take place during the preceding year. The Board also addresses customary and traditional use determinations during the applicable cycle. When final, the resulting rulemaking will replace the existing subsistence wildlife taking regulations. This proposed rule could also amend the general regulations on subsistence taking of fish and wildlife.
Agencies
- Interior Department
- Agriculture Department
- N/A
- Forest Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed regulations will directly affect wildlife harvesting practices for subsistence uses, which business owners involved in related industries (e.g., fishing, tourism) should monitor. Changes to hunting and trapping seasons and limitations can impact local economies dependent on subsistence activities. Furthermore, businesses engaged with consulting or compliance should prepare for public comment periods and regulatory amendments.