Subsistence Rights
RSSThe legal/political dimension of Alaska subsistence: ANILCA federal priority, rural preference, state-federal jurisdiction fights, Board of Fisheries and Board of Game rural-use rulings. (The harvest and environmental dimension stays under Nature & Outdoors / Subsistence.)
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Slipper Lake weapons discharge banned Saturday for annual cleanup event
Alaska DNR temporarily bans weapons discharge at Slipper Lake Public Use Site for seven hours on May 16, 2026, to protect volunteers during the annual Jonesville cleanup event.
by Alaska News3d ago1 min readSlipper Lake Public Use Site4 viewsAI
Three Bears seeks water permit for Cooper Landing gas station complex
TBA Properties LLC is seeking state approval to draw 7,500 gallons of water daily from a Cooper Landing well to supply a new Three Bears commercial complex, with public comments due June 1.
by Alaska News1d ago1 min readCooper Landing1 viewAI
Eagle Preserve advisory council meets May 13 on user conflicts
The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve Advisory Council meets May 13 for the first time in three years to address user conflicts and management issues at the preserve near Haines.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readChilkat Bald Eagle Preserve3 viewsAI
Tatitlek oil spill dock lease renewed for 30 years with new fee structure
Alaska DNR renewed a 30-year tideland lease for an oil spill response dock in Tatitlek operated by North Pacific Rim Housing Authority, with updated fees and a 20-day public review period.
by Alaska News4d ago2 min readTatitlek, Alaska3 viewsAI
State seeks public input on Dalton Highway access at June 3 Wiseman meeting
Alaska DNR is holding a June 3 public meeting in Wiseman to gather input on land access along the Dalton Highway Corridor following a May 5 federal-to-state land transfer that imposed new motorized-use restrictions.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readWiseman3 viewsAI
Copper River Watershed Project seeks state easement to replace failing weir
The Copper River Watershed Project is seeking state permission to replace a failing 1972 weir at Eyak Lake with a new structure to maintain water levels and improve fish passage, with public comments due June 10.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readCordova, Alaska3 viewsAI
State reviews 10-year lease for private airstrip near Skwentna lodge
The state is reviewing a 10-year lease application for a private airstrip near Skwentna to support a lodge's guiding business, with public comments due June 9.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readSkwentna, AK3 viewsAI
Nelson Lagoon committee to clarify salmon, caribou hunting rules May 22
The Nelson Lagoon Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet May 22 to clarify confusing salmon retention and caribou hunting regulations affecting subsistence and sport users in the remote Alaska Peninsula community.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readNelson Lagoon3 viewsAI
Alaska Fish and Game releases regulatory reform plan under AO360
Alaska Department of Fish and Game has published its regulatory reform plan under Administrative Order 360, proposing to reduce discretionary requirements affecting resource users statewide by 15 percent by year-end 2026.
by Alaska News5d ago2 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Yakutat Fish and Game Advisory Committee meets May 13
The Yakutat Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet May 13 to discuss subsistence regulations, board elections, and fishing proposals.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readYakutat3 viewsAI
State seeks bids to dredge Susitna Landing boat ramp by May 15
Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking contractor bids to dredge the Susitna Landing boat launch ramp, with quotes due May 15.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readSusitna Landing3 viewsAI
Federal Subsistence Board adopts 52 wildlife proposals for Alaska
The Federal Subsistence Board approved 52 wildlife proposals that will reshape hunting and trapping rules on federal public lands across Alaska for 2026 through 2028.
by Melinda Communities.News2w ago4 min readAlaska5 viewsAI
Alaska Tribes Removed 1.5M Pounds Marine Debris Despite Funding Barriers
Rural Alaska communities successfully cleaned massive amounts of marine debris from shores but face significant barriers accessing federal funding and resources needed to continue protecting subsistence areas.
by Alaska News1mo ago3 min readAlaska13 viewsAI
Seward State Park Advisory Board seeks public input at April 13 meeting
The Seward State Park Advisory Board will meet April 13 to gather public input on state park matters affecting the Seward area.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSeward12 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on expanded Skwentna lodge lease through May 29
The state is seeking public comment through May 29 on a proposal to expand infrastructure and extend the lease term for a commercial recreation lodge near Skwentna from 10 to 30 years.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readSkwentna, AK4 viewsAI
Delta Fish & Game Advisory Committee seeks members, holds elections May 20
The Delta Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold elections for four seats and two alternates on May 20 in Delta Junction, with the meeting open to residents of Game Management Units 12 and 20 and the Tanana River drainage.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readDelta Junction, AK2 viewsAI
State seeks Nome lodging rental bids for federally funded project
The state transportation department is accepting bids until May 1, 2026, for a lodging rental in Nome for a federally funded project.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readNome, Alaska3 viewsAI
Kenai River Advisory Board seeks public input at April 9 meeting
The Kenai River advisory board is holding a public meeting April 9 to gather community input on watershed management issues.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSoldotna Public Library8 viewsAI
State Seeks Public Input on 10-Year Trapping Cabin Permit Near Big River Lakes
The state is accepting public comments through May 15 on a 10-year trapping cabin permit application for land near Big River Lakes in the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readRedoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area, Alaska2 viewsAI
Yukon Flats Fish & Game Committee meets April 28 on hunting proposals
The Yukon Flats Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 28 to discuss hunting and fishing issues and review proposals for the Alaska Board of Game.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readYukon Flats3 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on pesticide plan for invasive elodea in Fairbanks sloughs
The state is accepting public comments through May 28 on a permit application to treat invasive elodea with pesticides in three sloughs near Fairbanks.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readChena Slough, Piledriver Slough, and Manley Hot Springs Slough near Fairbanks, Alaska2 viewsAI
Minto Nenana Fish & Game Committee to discuss Yukon salmon proposals
The Minto Nenana Fish and Game Advisory Committee meets April 29 to discuss Yukon River salmon proposals ahead of tight Board of Fisheries and Board of Game deadlines.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readNenana, Alaska2 viewsAI
Nushagak Fish and Game Committee to discuss caribou hunt proposal April 29
The Nushagak Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 29 to discuss a caribou hunting proposal and other business.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readNushagak Census Area, Alaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Prince William Sound ocean buoy relocation
The state is accepting public comments through May 5, 2026, on relocating an ocean monitoring buoy in Prince William Sound.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readNaked Island in Prince William Sound2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Kenai water main easement by Jan. 8
The state is accepting public comments until January 8 on a proposed 25-year easement for the City of Kenai to maintain a water main along the Kenai Spur Highway.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readCity of Kenai1 viewAI
State seeks comments on temporary weapons ban at Slipper Lake cleanup
Alaska is seeking public input on temporarily banning weapons discharge at Slipper Lake during a May cleanup for safety reasons.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readSlipper Lake Public Use Site3 viewsAI
State approves 25-year easement for Denali Nordic Ski Club trail near Talkeetna
The state has approved a 25-year easement allowing the Denali Nordic Ski Club to continue maintaining a public ski trail on state land near Talkeetna.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readTalkeetna1 viewAI
Chugach State Park advisory board meets May 11 in Anchorage
The Chugach State Park Citizen Advisory Board will hold its May meeting on May 11 in Anchorage with remote access options available.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readBP Energy Center located at 1014 Energy Ct, Anchorage, AK 995081 viewAI
Middle Yukon River Fish & Game Committee meets April 15
The Middle Yukon River Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 15 to discuss Board of Game proposals and Yukon River salmon action plans.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readMiddle Yukon River1 viewAI
Lake Minchumina Fish and Game Committee to Meet April 17
The Lake Minchumina Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 17 to discuss wildlife proposals and receive updates from state biologists.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readLake Minchumina1 viewAI
Alaska Marijuana Board schedules emergency meeting on Administrative Order 360
The Alaska Marijuana Control Board will hold an emergency virtual meeting June 3 to address Administrative Order 360, though the state has not explained what the order involves.
by Alaska News2d ago1 min readAlaskaAI