Federal Register #2026-12576

Final Rule: Alaska Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest Regulation Update

This regulatory update from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service revises migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are involved - Key Regulatory Changes: - Allows continuation of traditional subsistence uses of migratory birds in Alaska - Establishes specific harvest periods and locations for each subsistence region - Renames the Upper Copper River region to the Ahtna Territory region to better reflect community membership and eligible harvest areas - Developed in cooperation with Alaska Native representatives, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and other agencies - Incorporates Indigenous Knowledge and adaptive management strategies to address climate-driven changes in bird nesting chronology - No procurement, contract, or purchasing activity is associated with this rule

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is revising the migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska to allow for the continuation of traditional subsistence uses of migratory birds. The regulations were developed cooperatively with Alaska Native representatives and other agencies. The final rule establishes when and where the harvesting of certain migratory birds may occur within each subsistence region. It includes changes such as renaming the Upper Copper River region to the Ahtna Territory region to better reflect community membership and eligible harvest areas. The rule takes effect on June 23, 2026.

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