Subsistence Board Accepting Hunting & Trapping Reg Comments Through June 30th, 2025

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Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to Federal Subsistence Hunting and Trapping Regulations for the 2026-2028 Regulatory Years

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Federal Subsistence Board has announced a public comment period on proposed changes to federal subsistence hunting and trapping regulations. These proposed changes would affect seasons, harvest limits, methods and means, and customary and traditional use determinations for the taking of wildlife for the 2026–2028 regulatory years (July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028). The Board will accept written comments through June 30, 2025.

The Board is also accepting public comments on existing wildlife closures that will be reviewed by the Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils and the Board during this wildlife cycle. These closures are being reviewed to determine whether the original justifications for closure continue to apply. Closure review analyses are being addressed by the Councils and the Board in the same manner as regulatory proposal analyses.

The proposals and wildlife closures are available on the Federal Subsistence Management Program’s website at https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/wildlife/2026-2028_Proposals_and_Closure_Reviews

Comments should reference the proposal number or wildlife closure review number and should be emailed to subsistence@ios.doi.gov by June 30, 2025. Those without email access may mail comments to:

Federal Subsistence Board - Attn: Justin Koller

Office of Subsistence Management
1011 East Tudor Road, MS-121
Anchorage, AK 99503-6199