Wrangell – St Elias National Park & Preserve News
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Harvest Quota is Announced for the Winter Federal Subsistence Moose Hunt in a Portion of Unit 11
November 4, 2024 | 4:08 pm
A federal registration permit is required to participate in the winter moose hunt. Permits are available at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Headquarters Administrative Building in Copper Center during regular business hours (M-F, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding federal holidays). Due to weather and road conditions as well as staff schedules, please call Barbara Cellarius at 907-822-7236 or email WRST_subsistence@nps.gov before coming to the office to ensure that someone will be available to issue a permit. Please do not wait until the last minute; same-day pick-up may not be available.
Wrangell-St. Elias Announces October 22nd Public Hearing: Tolsona’s Request for Recognition as a Resident Zone Community
October 8, 2024 | 11:40 am
The public hearing will be in Tolsona, Alaska, on October 22nd from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Tolsona Fire Hall.
Wrangell-St. Elias Subsistence Resource Commission Announces Meeting October 4 - 5, 2024
September 16, 2024 | 10:17 am
The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Subsistence Resource Commission will meet at the park’s Visitor Center in Copper Center and by teleconference on Friday, October 4, and Saturday, October 5, to consider a range of issues related to subsistence hunting and fishing in the park. This is the alternate meeting date announced in the Federal Register notice.
Firewood Available by Lottery at Wrangell-St. Elias
September 14, 2024 | 12:20 pm
COPPER CENTER, AK –Approximately five to seven cords of dead and downed wood generated from hazard tree removal and wildland fuels reduction at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve is available for general use. The wood will be given away to members of the public by lottery. Each lottery winner will be allowed one cord per household. This wood is intended to be used by members of the public for home heating.
Kennecott Guided Tour Prospectus Released
September 4, 2024 | 4:56 pm
The National Park Service (NPS) released a prospectus on September 3, 2024, soliciting proposals to award a ten (10) year concession contract to provide guided tours of historic buildings within the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark.
Researchers Conduct Emergency Management Project along McCarthy Road Corridor
August 28, 2024 | 9:59 am
This August, researchers in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve will begin a multi-year study on emergency management in the McCarthy Road Corridor. Researchers will schedule interviews with some residents to learn about local communities and issues related to emergency management scenarios. The researchers are selecting interviewees based on their background, emergency management experience, and local knowledge.
Additional Subsistence Hunting Permit Events Announced for Kennecott-McCarthy and Chitina.
August 15, 2024 | 9:56 am
Permits available for pick up in McCarthy on August 22 and in Chitina on August 24.
Use Caution On Streams and Rivers During Annual High-Water Event on the Kennicott River
July 25, 2024 | 5:35 pm
In the morning of July 25th, 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 in the area should use caution if or when high water results. These conditions can be dangerous for anyone that may be on the Kennicott River or downstream rivers and streams, such as the Chitina and Copper Rivers.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Invites Public Input on the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark Management Strategy for National Park Service Managed Lands
July 25, 2024 | 11:37 am
The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting public input on the Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark (NHL) Management Strategy for NPS Managed Lands (strategic plan). The strategic plan provides a vision for management of NPS lands within the Kennecott Mines NHL over the next 15-20 years.
Plans Announced for 2024 Federal Subsistence Hunt of Chisana Caribou Herd
July 22, 2024 | 11:04 am
The 2024 federal subsistence hunt for the Chisana caribou herd was announced by Wrangell-St. Elias Superintendent Ben Bobowski, 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.