National Park May Extend Moose Hunting In Unit 11– Unit 13 Federal Permits Already Run Until Sept 30

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Considering Extending the Subsistence Moose Hunting Season in Unit 11

BLM Federal Moose Permits Already Run Until September 30th

Expect a news release on Monday, September 14

Release Date:  September 11, 2026

Contact: wrst_public_affairs@nps.gov

COPPER CENTER, ALASKA – Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is considering extending the federal subsistence moose hunting season between Sept. 21-30 for qualified rural residents in Game Management Unit 11. The park is completing required consultation this weekend, and the superintendent will announce a decision Monday, Sept. 14.

The Federal Subsistence Board approved this action so its April 2026 decision can take effect while new federal subsistence wildlife regulations await publication. More information is available in the Federal Subsistence Board announcement.

The park will announce the superintendent’s decision on Monday, Sept. 14 on the park’s website.