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The Tanana Rampart Manley Fish and Game Advisory Committee meets April 30 to discuss Yukon River salmon proposals and submit comments to state fisheries boards.
The Delta Fish and Game Advisory Committee meets April 15 to finalize proposals for the Board of Game's 2026-2027 cycle.
Interior Alaska hunters are reporting early spring black bear harvests on social media as the April-May season begins, contributing to statewide annual harvests that average 2,800 to 3,250 bears and support predator management programs.
Alaska's Board of Game is seeking public proposals for hunting and trapping regulation changes in western and interior regions, with a May 1, 2026 deadline.
Alaska has approved its first mountain lion hunting season in Southeast Alaska, effective August 1, as the species expands north from British Columbia.
The Alaska Senate Resources Committee voted 5-2 to advance legislation requiring residents to spend at least 180 days per year in Alaska to maintain hunting and fishing privileges, aligning those requirements with Permanent Fund Dividend standards.