The commission provides local subsistence users an opportunity to participate in the management of subsistence resources in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. During the October meeting, commission members will consider proposals to change federal subsistence fishing regulations and receive reports from National Park Service staff and partner organizations.

Unusual seasonal conditions have made boat travel to hunting areas unsafe or difficult. Many hunters rely heavily on boat access. High water and repeated periods of poor travel conditions reduced the number of days hunters could access hunting areas. Additionally, heavy rain in early September rendered many creeks impassable and made travel along the north…