Program Review: Subsistence Management for Public Lands in Alaska
Summary
The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing rules about how Alaskan residents can hunt, fish, and gather food on federal lands. This matters because many Alaska communities depend on hunting and fishing for their survival and way of life, and any changes to these rules could affect their ability to feed their families.
Key Points
- 1The Forest Service is examining current rules that allow Alaska residents to hunt, fish, and gather plants on public lands for food
- 2This review could result in changes to which animals can be hunted, where hunting is allowed, and how many animals people can take
- 3Many Alaska Native communities and rural residents rely heavily on subsistence hunting and fishing, making this policy important to their survival
- 4The public has until March 31, 2026 to submit comments on the proposed changes
- 5Any final rule changes will affect how Alaskans access traditional food sources on federal lands managed by the Forest Service
Key Dates
February 13, 2026
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