Proposals to Change Federal Subsistence Fisheries Regulations for the 2027-2029 Regulatory Cycle

The Federal Subsistence Board is accepting written comments through July 31, 2026, on proposed changes to Federal subsistence fish and shellfish regulations. These proposed changes could affect Federal subsistence open seasons, harvest limits, and methods and means for the taking of fish and shellfish for the 2027–2028 regulatory years and customary and traditional use determinations.  

To view the proposals submitted and the closure reviews for the 2027-2029 regulatory years please visit:

https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/fisheries/2027-2029_Proposals_and_Closure_Reviews

Comments must reference the proposal number and should be emailed to the Office of Subsistence Management at: subsistence@ios.doi.gov. Those without email access can mail comments to the address below, or fax to (907) 786-3898. 

Federal Subsistence Board
Attn: Regulations Division
Office of Subsistence Management
1011 E. Tudor Rd. M/S 121
Anchorage, AK 99503-6199 

The public is also welcome to provide oral or written comments at the applicable Regional Advisory Council meeting(s) being held September through October 2026, or oral comments at the Federal Subsistence Board meeting in February 2027.

You may call the Office of Subsistence Management at (800) 478-1456 or email subsistence@ios.doi.gov with questions.

 

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