Wrangell – St Elias National Park & Preserve News
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Wrangell-St. Elias Subsistence Resource Commission Announces February 27-28 Meeting in Copper Center
February 2, 2026 | 10:01 am
The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Subsistence Resource Commission is scheduled to meet on Friday, February 27 and Saturday, February 28 in Copper Center at the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Visitor Center. Commissioners will consider a range of issues related to subsistence, including proposals related to federal subsistence fishing regulations.
Wrangell-St. Elias Subsistence Resource Commission hosts special meeting seeking public comments on February 3, 2026
January 22, 2026 | 10:15 am
The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Subsistence Resource Commission will hold a special meeting regarding the Secretarial Review of the Federal Subsistence Management Program. The online meeting is scheduled Tuesday, February 3, from 5 p.m. until business is completed. Please note that the meeting time reflects an update and is different from that listed in the Federal Register. The meeting is open to the public, and the public can provide testimony.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Seeks Candidates for Subsistence Resource Commission in 2026
December 29, 2025 | 2:37 pm
Until March 9th, 2026, we are accepting resumes and references for new commission members to serve on the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC). The SRC recommends to the Governor of Alaska and the Secretary of the Interior a program for subsistence hunting within Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Since the establishment of the federal subsistence management program in 1990, the SRC also makes recommendations on proposals for regulations affecting Wrangell-St. Elias National Park directly to the federal subsistence Regional Advisory Councils and the Federal Subsistence Board.
2025-2026 Harvest Quota Announced for Winter Federal Subsistence Moose Hunt in a Portion of Unit 11
September 30, 2025 | 5:06 pm
The moose harvest quota for the winter federal subsistence hunt in a portion of Unit 11 was announced on September 30, 2025, by Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Acting Superintendent Joshua Scott, the designated federal manager for the hunt. For the 2025-26 hunt, the quota is 5 bull moose and is based on the best available science on the size and health of the moose population.
Wrangell-St. Elias Subsistence Resource Commission Announces September 25-26 Meeting in Tok
September 8, 2025 | 12:26 pm
The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Subsistence Resource Commission will meet at the Tok Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center and virtually by Microsoft Teams and teleconference on Thursday, September 25 and Friday, September 26. The meeting will consider a range of issues related to subsistence hunting and fishing in the park. This is an alternate meeting location to what is listed in the Federal Register notice in order to meet technological needs.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve reduces abandoned mine hazards
July 25, 2025 | 5:13 pm
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve plans to conduct special aviation operations with a helicopter in late-July and late-August. Flight dates will depend on the weather.
Plans Announced for 2025 Federal Subsistence Hunt of Chisana Caribou Herd
July 21, 2025 | 2:21 pm
The 2025 federal subsistence hunt for the Chisana caribou herd was announced by acting Wrangell-St. Elias Superintendent Joshua Scott, the designated federal manager for the hunt. Consistent with the cooperative management plan for the herd, the harvest quota is 6 bull caribou. The hunt will open on August 10 and close on September 30 or when the quota has been reached. Hunters are required to report back within three days of harvesting an animal, or at the end of the season if unsuccessful. The hunt area is Federal public lands in Unit 12 that occur east of the Nabesna River and Glacier and south of the Winter Trail running southeast from Pickerel Lake to the Canadian border.
Federal Subsistence Hunting Permits for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Available Starting July 22
July 14, 2025 | 4:52 pm
Federal subsistence registration permits for hunts in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve will be available starting Tuesday, July 22, at the park’s Visitor Center in Copper Center and at the Slana Ranger Station. The Visitor Center in Copper Center is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 14. The Slana Ranger Station is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through September 21.
Use Care near Streams and Rivers During Annual High-Water Event on the Kennicott River
July 11, 2025 | 5:27 pm
On the morning of July 10th, local observers noted that the level of Hidden Creek Lake has begun to fall. This is consistent with conditions that often precede the release of water into the Kennicott River. Residents and visitors should use caution if or when water rises and can get updates about river level from the US Geological Survey. These conditions can be dangerous for anyone on the Kennicott River or downstream rivers and streams such as the Chitina and Copper Rivers.
Stay Fire Wise and Put Out Campfires
June 30, 2025 | 1:55 pm
Fire danger is high in Alaska, and it is peak wildfire season. Even after rain, many areas remain dry or dry quickly. If a wildfire starts, it could spread quickly. With Independence Day approaching, please stay fire wise and put out campfires.