Bear baiting allowed again in Alaska national preserves as the Park Service drops recent limits
The National Park Service removes hunting, trapping and subsistence limits it added over the past decade, so bear baiting in Alaska preserves follows state law again and no permit is needed to collect animal parts for handicrafts. Closures again require local hearings and notices.
Who it affects
Hunters, trappers and subsistence users in Alaska park areas
When
This rule takes effect on November 18, 2026.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-21299: Alaska; Wildlife, Harvest, and Access
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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