Tree Removal at the Cemetery
Boreal Tree Care will be removing trees at the cemetery on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. For safety reasons, please do not visit the cemetery while they are working. Thank you.
Public hearing on Unit 7 federal subsistence caribou harvest to be held Oct. 7
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Sep. 24, 2025 – The Chugach National Forest will hold a public meeting and hearing to share information and solicit comments on the fall 2025 federal subsistence caribou hunt in Game Management Unit 7. The meeting and hearing will be held telephonically on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. The public will have the opportunity to share information, interact with state and federal managers, and offer testimony.
A steep decline in the Kenai Mountains caribou herd population has been observed through aerial surveys conducted by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Accordingly, ADF&G restricted the harvest of caribou in the DC001 drawing hunt to caribou bulls only.
The Federal Subsistence Board delegated authority to the Chugach National Forest’s Seward District Ranger to manage the Unit 7 caribou hunt for the 2025 season.
The Kenai Mountains caribou herd has been declining since its last peak of 375 animals in 2001. This decline intensified between 2020 and 2022. The most recent minimum count of the Kenai Mountains herd was 55 animals. Factors driving the decline in the herd are likely related to natural population dynamics, winter conditions, and limited winter range.
To address this conservation concern while maintaining the greatest sustainable opportunity for subsistence harvest, the federal hunt was closed to the harvest of cows on Aug. 16, 2025. Presently, this action is in effect and expires Oct. 14, 2025. The hearing to be held on Oct. 7 is to solicit public input on extending the closure through the end of the 2025 season on Dec. 31.
Following analysis, the Chugach NF intends to extend, under delegation of authority, the restriction to harvest bulls only in the federal subsistence registration hunt for caribou for the remainder of the fall 2025 harvest season in Unit 7.
The public is encouraged to participate in this meeting by calling the phone number below. When prompted, enter the conference ID.
Public Meeting/Hearing Information:
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Teleconference: +1 202-650-0123
Conference ID: 951 095 145#
For additional information, contact U.S. Forest Service Subsistence Program Manager Andrew Sanders at 907-424-4759.
Maps of federal lands within Game Management Unit 7 are available at Forest Service offices.
Maps and additional information on the Federal Subsistence Management Program can be found on the web at https://www.doi.gov/subsistence and https://www.facebook.com/subsistencealaska/.
Cabins for rent
Two dry cabins available for rent starting in October. WiFi is available. One 20 x 20 w/loft and one 20′ yurt. Please inquire if interested, month to month contract to be signed at move in. Contact Jen for more details 907-229-3421
Cooper Landing School Needs Support!
The Cooper Landing School is desperately in need of a custodian. This position is 4 hours, usually from 3-7 pm, but can be flexible upon starting. Not interested in daily employment, but would consider substituting as a custodian once a week or occasionally? We’ll take it! We’re also hiring for a 5.5-hour instructional aide. This position would assist our staff with instructional duties for our Cooper Landing kids. Please visit THIS LINK to apply. Questions? Call Cindy McKibben @ 907-740-8150
Hey Morning Mathy People!
Three Bears is looking for someone to fill our Cash Audit position. Cash Audit has a Monday – Friday 5:30am-1:30pm schedule and starts at $19/hr. This is a great year round opportunity with health insurance and 401k benefits after a year of employment and an automatic $1 raise after 1,040 hours. You also start accruing paid time off on your first shift! Come be a part of the Three Bears team in our brand new store in Cooper Landing, opening mid October.
We are also looking for a Receiver and Ordering PIC (person in charge) starting at $18/hr and cashiers and deli team workers starting at $16/hr. Part time and full time positions available.
Call or Text Gyda @ 599-0031 if you’re interested. You can also apply online and look at job descriptions at http://www.threebearsalaska.com
Thank you!
CARPOOL TO TRAP RELEASE CLINIC IN ANCHORAGE!
Trapping season is around the corner so the Alaska Wildlife Alliance has teamed up with the Alaska Trappers Association to host Free Trap Release Clinics to help keep recreationists and their pups safe this winter! They’re hosting two workshops:
- September 29 at 6:00PM at the Cabela’s in Anchorage
- October 1 at 6:30PM at the Wasilla VFW, doors open at 6:30PM
At these workshops, you will learn to determine if a trail is also a trapline, how to avoid accidental pet catches, and how to safely release a pet that is accidentally caught, with an opportunity for hands-on learning.
A carpool is leaving Cooper Landing at 3:30 on Monday, Sept 29 to attend! Please get in touch with Cooper Landing Safe Trails if you would like to ride along and learn more about how we can all be part of the solution.
Cooper Landing Safe Trails
cooperlandingsafetrails@gmail.com
+19072992855
CLCC Creative Mondays Art Class
What: Landscape Painting with Jennifer McCombs
When: October 20, 5:30–8:30 pm
Where: Cooper Landing Community Club Hall
Who: Any level—beginner to experienced
Price: $75 per person
Join Girdwood artist Jennifer McCombs for a cozy paint night at Cooper Landing Community Club. We’ll create a radiant Tern Lake mountain scene using acrylics and simple techniques for blending color, layering light, and capturing atmosphere. Jennifer guides you step-by-step—no prior experience needed—so you can relax, sip, and enjoy the process. Leave with a finished landscape you’ll be proud to keep or gift to someone you love.
You’ll leave with
• A completed Tern Lake landscape on canvas
• A few new painting techniques you can reuse anywhere
• A fun, creative evening with the community
What’s included
• All painting supplies and a take-home canvas
• Step-by-step instruction
• Community setting and good vibes
• Food and beverage not included, please bring your own drinks/snacks.
To join this class, email Jennifer at Jennifer@activemountaindesign.com and mention Cooper Landing Painting Class.
Questions: Jennifer@activemountaindesign.com
More info: http://www.activemountaindesign.com/events
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Baptist Church annex Saturday mornings 9am. This is an open 12 step meeting. If you are curious or think you might have an issue with drinking or other addictions, come join us! The church is located at the corner of Snug Harbor Road and the Sterling Highway, next to the CL Emergency Services building. For more information, call (907)299-2855.