Applicants sought for Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Membership Deadline: April 2, 2026

For Immediate Release:

February 13, 2026

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Federal Subsistence Board today announced it is accepting applications through April 2, 2026, to fill vacancies on its 10 Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils. Council appointments are typically for three-year terms.

The Councils meet at least twice a year and provide recommendations to the Board on subsistence regulations and fish and wildlife management issues. Council meetings serve as a forum for regional public involvement in federal subsistence management. Council members must reside in the region they represent and be knowledgeable about the customary and traditional uses of fish and wildlife resources in that area.

Individuals may apply for membership or be nominated by another individual or organization. Application forms and information about the councils and the application process are available on the Federal Subsistence Management Program website at www.doi.gov/subsistence/regions/membership. The application form and additional information is also available by contacting the Office of Subsistence Management at (800) 478-1456 or (907) 786-3888.

Information about the Federal Subsistence Management Program may be found on the web at www.doi.gov/subsistence or by visiting www.facebook.com/subsistencealaska.

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