Alaska Online Public Notices #224296

Public Comment Sought for 2026 Alaska Hunter Access Grant Program Proposals

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation, is seeking public input on proposals for the 2026 Hunter Access Grant Program. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation - Program Overview: - Statewide initiative to fund projects that improve public access to lands and wildlife resources for hunters, trappers, target shooters, and related users - Utilizes Federal Wildlife Restoration funds (Pittman-Robertson Act) administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Approximately $1 million in federal funds anticipated - Projects/Applicants: - Alaska State Parks: Chena River SRA Access Improvements (MP 31.4 and MP 46.1) - City and Borough of Juneau: Echo Cove Launch Ramp Boarding Float Installation - Alaska Trails: Indian Valley Trail Re-Route Completion - Matanuska-Susitna Borough: Jonesville Shooting Range Phase I - Anchorage Park Foundation: Kincaid Park Biathlon Complex Modernization (2026-2029) - Southeast Alaska Land Trust: Hunter Access Enhancement on Square Island - Products/Services Requested: - Access improvements, trail re-routing, launch ramp float installation, shooting range development, biathlon complex modernization, and hunter access enhancements - Each project is a unique infrastructure or facility improvement, typically one per location - Notable Requirements: - Projects must enhance public access for hunting and related activities - Funding and approval contingent on public input, federal/state review, and availability of funds - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; projects are infrastructure-focused

Description

The Hunter Access Program is a statewide initiative managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation. It utilizes Federal Wildlife Restoration funds administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a pass-through grant. The program seeks public input on hunter access proposals received during the 2026 open application period, which aim to develop or enhance public access to public lands and wildlife resources for hunters, trappers, and other wildlife-related users. Approximately $1 million in federal funds is anticipated to be available for 2026. Public comments are accepted until 5 pm on July 27, 2026.

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