FSFinal Rule
Federal Subsistence Management Program: Transfer of Regulations
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Summary
The Forest Service is transferring its rules for managing subsistence hunting and fishing on federal lands to a different agency or authority. This change affects Native Alaskan communities and other groups who rely on hunting and fishing for food and cultural traditions on public lands.
Key Points
- 1The Forest Service is handing over control of subsistence hunting and fishing programs to another federal agency
- 2This primarily affects Alaska Native communities and rural residents who depend on hunting and fishing for survival and cultural practices
- 3The transfer means rules about who can hunt or fish on federal lands, and how, may be managed differently going forward
- 4Local communities that have traditionally hunted and fished on these lands may see changes in regulations and access
- 5The change is part of reorganizing how the federal government manages subsistence resources across its properties
Key Dates
Published
July 18, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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