Alaska Online Public Notices #2026HAP

Alaska Hunter Access Grant Program 2026 – Public Comment on Access Improvement Proposals

This opportunity involves the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation (ADF&G DWC), seeking public input on 2026 Hunter Access Grant Program proposals. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation (ADF&G DWC) - Program Overview: - Funded by Federal Wildlife Restoration (Pittman-Robertson Act) funds, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) - Aims to develop or enhance public access to public lands and wildlife resources for hunters, trappers, target range shooters, and other wildlife-related users - Notable Applicants and Potential Vendors: - Alaska State Parks - City and Borough of Juneau - Alaska Trails - Matanuska-Susitna Borough - Anchorage Park Foundation - Southeast Alaska Land Trust - Products/Services Requested: - Access improvements at Chena River State Recreation Area (MP 31.4 and MP 41.6) - Launch ramp boarding float installation at Echo Cove - Indian Valley Trail re-route completion - Jonesville Shooting Range Phase I development - Kincaid Park Biathlon Complex modernization (2026-2029) - Hunter access enhancement on Square Island - Part Numbers and Quantities: - Chena River SRA MP 31.4 Access Improvements (2026HAP-01) - Chena River SRA MP 41.6 Access Improvements (2026HAP-02) - Echo Cove Launch Ramp Boarding Float Installation (2026HAP-03) - Indian Valley Trail Re-Route Completion (2026HAP-04) - Jonesville Shooting Range Phase I (2026HAP-05) - Kincaid Park Biathlon Complex Modernization (2026HAP-06) - Hunter Access Enhancement on Square Island (2026HAP-07) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must enhance or develop public access for hunting and related activities - Funding decisions subject to both ADF&G DWC and USFWS review and approval - Approximately $1 million in federal funds anticipated for 2026 - Public comments are solicited on all listed proposals

Description

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildlife Conservation (ADF&G DWC) is requesting public input on hunter access proposals received during the 2026 open application period. The program uses Federal Wildlife Restoration funds administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a pass-through grant. Proposals must develop or enhance public access to public lands and wildlife resources for hunters, trappers, public target range shooters, and other wildlife-related users. Approximately $1 million in federal funds is anticipated to be available in 2026. Public comments are accepted until July 27, 2026.

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