Federal agencies are inviting public input as they begin a limited review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program, a system that governs subsistence hunting and fishing on federal lands and waters across Alaska.
According to information shared by Northern Center, the review is being conducted jointly by the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The process is aimed at gathering public perspectives on how the program supports conservation-based management and long-term sustainability.
The Federal Subsistence Management Program plays a central role in managing fish and wildlife resources on federal lands in Alaska. It is designed to support sustainable harvest practices, protect habitat and migration patterns, and help maintain healthy ecosystems for future generations, particularly in rural and subsistence-dependent communities.
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Officials say the review offers an opportunity for Alaskans to share views on how subsistence stewardship contributes to ecological resilience and food security statewide.
Written public comments are due by February 13, 2026. Community members are encouraged to participate and ensure their voices are included in shaping the future of subsistence management in Alaska.
