Regulations for subsistence take of wildlife published in Federal Register

For Immediate Release:

August 29, 2024

On August 29, 2024, the Federal Subsistence Board (Board) published in the Federal Register the final rule for the subsistence taking of wildlife, (89 FR 70348). This final rule establishes the seasons, harvest limits, and methods and means for the taking of subsistence wildlife in Alaska for the 2024–25 and 2025–26 regulatory years. This rule also revises the customary and traditional use determinations for wildlife, the general regulations, and a deferred proposal from the last fish cycle.
 

The Board published the proposed rule on February 27, 2023 (88 FR 12285), to amend the wildlife section of subparts C and D of 36 CFR part 242 and 50 CFR part 100. Publication of the proposed rule opened a public proposal and review process. The final rule reflects Board review and consideration of recommendations from the 10 Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils, tribal and ANCSA corporation consultations, and public comments.
 

This rule is effective immediately. The 2024-2026 wildlife regulations book can be found at
https://www.doi.gov/media/document/wildlife-regulations-book-2024-2026. Hard copies are
currently being published and will be distributed to field offices soon.
 

Additional information on 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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