For Immediate Release:
February 9, 2026
Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils to hold public meetings
Public is welcome and encouraged to participate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils will hold public meetings between February 24 and April 1, 2026, to develop proposals to change federal subsistence fish and shellfish regulations for the 2027-2029 regulatory years and discuss other issues affecting subsistence in their regions.
The meetings will be held in person. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate in these meetings in-person or by teleconference or Microsoft Teams.
The meeting schedule is as follows; however, meeting dates and locations are subject to change based on weather or local circumstances:
| Meeting dates | Subsistence Regional Advisory Council | Meeting Location |
| Feb. 24-25 | North Slope Subsistence Regional Advisory Council | Utqiaġvik |
| Feb. 24-25 | Western Interior AlaskaSubsistence Regional Advisory Council | Fairbanks |
| March 3-5 | Eastern Interior AlaskaSubsistence Regional Advisory Council | Fairbanks |
| March 4-5 | Kodiak/AleutiansSubsistence Regional Advisory Council | Kodiak |
| March 9-10 | Bristol Bay Subsistence Regional Advisory Council | Naknek |
| March 10-13 | Southeast Alaska Subsistence RegionalAdvisory Council | Juneau |
| March 17-18 | Southcentral AlaskaSubsistence Regional Advisory Council | Anchorage |
| March 17-19 | Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Subsistence Regional Advisory Council | Bethel |
| March 30-31 | Seward Peninsula Subsistence RegionalAdvisory Council | Nome |
| March 31-April 1 | Northwest Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council | Kotzebue |
Individual teleconference numbers, passcodes, and meeting times will be provided on meeting agendas when distributed as well as posted together with all meeting materials approximately two weeks prior to each meeting and may be found here: https://www.doi.gov/subsistence/regions. You may also request to have the documents mailed (USPS) or e-mailed to you by sending your request to subsistence@ios.doi.gov or calling (800) 478-1456.
Reasonable Accommodations: The Federal Subsistence Board is committed to providing for all participants. Please make requests for sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or other reasonable accommodations at least seven business days before the meeting. Contact the Office of Subsistence Management at (907) 478-1456 or email subsistence@ios.doi.gov. All requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Information about the Federal Subsistence Management Program may be found on the web at www.doi.gov/subsistence or by visiting www.facebook.com/subsistencealaska.
Missing out on the latest Federal subsistence issues? To receive email updates on Federal Subsistence Management Program activities, send a request to subsistence@ios.doi.gov.
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| Released: February 09, 2026 – Expires: December 31, 2026) | CONTACT: Nick DeCovich Southcentral Regional Research Coordinator (907) 746-6324 |
2026 Cook Inlet King Salmon Run Forecasts
The 2026 king salmon total run forecasts for the Deshka River, Kenai River early-run, Kenai River late-run and Anchor River have been completed.
King salmon total run forecast for:
Deshka River is 3,414 fish of all sizes, below the biological escapement goal of 9,000-18,000.
Kenai River early-run is 2,325 fish >75 cm, below the sustainable escapement goal of 2,800-5,600 >75 cm.
Kenai River late-run is 12,718 fish >75 cm, below the sustainable escapement goal of 13,500-27,000 >75 cm.
Anchor River is 2,747 fish of all sizes, below the sustainable escapement goal of 3,200-6,400.
King salmon are experiencing a period of poor productivity and escapement goals are not likely to be achieved in 2026. These forecasts will inform preseason management actions which will be implemented to conserve king salmon in Cook Inlet in compliance with various management plans.
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2026 ADFG King Salmon Regulations
Kenai River Early-Run King Salmon Sport Fishery is Closed
Kenai River Late-Run King Salmon Sport Fishery is Closed
Kasilof River King Salmon Regulations for 2026
Kasilof River Personal Use Gillnet Fishery Season Dates Reduced
Reduced Season and Bag Limit for Hatchery King Salmon, and Gear Restrictions in the Ninilchik River
| Driving Girdwood on Fridays Hello friends! I am still driving to Alyeska and back from Cooper on Fridays (sometimes Thursday night to stay over and come home Friday). If anyone needs a ride or would like to carpool let me know! Carolyn Knapper knapper@unbc.ca +19072808524 |
Looking For Ride from Anchorage to Cooper
I am out exploring and will be flying home on Friday February 27 and I’d love to pay for your gas and help watch for moose on the ride from Anchorage to Cooper. My flight arrives a little before 8pm and I will be travelling with my very friendly dog Taz. Please email me if you can help us get home.
Mike Adams bluewagon82@gmail.com
| Make Your Voice Heard! Safe Trails Survey due Feb. 15th. The Alaska Board of Game will vote on proposals to regulate trap placement in Cooper Landing and surrounding areas late March. To better understand the current opinions of our community, neighbors, and out-of-town recreationalists, we would appreciate your feedback on this quick questionnaire. If you haven’t already participated, please click the link and complete it. Your information is confidential and used only for data summaries. Please complete by Sun. Feb. 15th. Duplicates not accepted. You can also view a map of the exact areas to be considered for trap setbacks. Shared Lands~Shared Respect. Survey/Questionnaire Proposed Trap Setbacks Map Cooper Landing Safe Trails cooperlandingsafetrails@gmail.com +19072992855 |
Cooper Landing Brewing Open Monday 2.16.26
We will be open on Monday for President’s Day. Come get some food from the Yeti, enjoy a brew and watch the Olympics with us!
Sara Gilbert
sarag@cooperlandingbrewing.com
+14405391349
Alaska River Adventures Seeking Summer Employees
Alaska River Adventures has the following openings for the 2026 Season:
Full Time Fishing Guide and a Full Time Office Staff Member.
Please contact us via email: info@alaskariveradventures.com or by calling 907-595-2000.