The Alaska Board of Game is accepting proposals to change hunting and trapping regulations for western and interior regions of the state. The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2026.

The proposals would affect Game Management Units 12, 18-26, covering areas from the Western Arctic to the Interior and Eastern Arctic regions. Changes could include hunting seasons, bag limits, trapping seasons, and predation control areas.

The board will consider proposals for both subsistence and general hunts for all species. Brown bear tag fee exemptions and reauthorization of antlerless moose hunts will be reviewed statewide, as state law requires annual reauthorization of antlerless moose hunts.

Proposals must include the submitter's full name, phone number, and address. Organizations should include their name as well. The board encourages hunters and trappers to work with local fish and game advisory committees when developing proposals.

Submit proposals online at boardofgame.adfg.alaska.gov, by mail to ADF&G Boards Support Section, P.O. Box 115526, Juneau, AK 99811-5526, or by fax to 907-465-6094. Proposals must arrive by the deadline, not just be postmarked.

The board will review Western Arctic and Western Region proposals at a meeting scheduled for January 23-26, 2027. Interior and Eastern Arctic proposals will be considered March 19-26, 2027. Contact the Boards Support Section at 907-465-4110 or [email protected] for questions.