The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) finalized its rules today to allow nearly 2,000 Alaska Native veterans to apply for federal land allotments of up to 160 acres in the state under the 2019 Dingell Act.
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BLM Announces Winter Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt Dates and Harvest Limit
The BLM, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, will open caribou hunting on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C, and 20F East of the Dalton Highway ...
BLM to Burn Woody Debris Piles Near Tanacross to Reduce Wildfire Danger
FAIRBANKS – The Bureau of Land Management personnel will burn woody debris piles on land it manages near Tanacross Oct.
Winter Fortymile caribou hunters get new federal maps for easier identification of access and off-highway vehicle routes
Two new maps showing winter access points and legal off-highway vehicle (OHV) areas on federal public lands aim to help hunters be successful while preserving sensitive environmental areas near the Steese Highway ...
BLM seeks comments on Environmental Assessment of sale of bettle-killed spruce near Richardson Highway
GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The BLM is seeking comments on an Environmental Assessment of a proposal to sell beetle-killed spruce trees for harvest on up to 500 acres of BLM-managed
Bureau of Land Management advisory committee to meet
The public is welcome to attend and comment during this virtual meeting, online via Zoom. Meeting links are posted online or anyone can call in using the number provided with the Zoom information.
BLM Announces Increased Harvest Limit of Two Caribou for Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced a change in the harvest limit from one caribou to two caribou beginning at 12 a.m. Aug.
Secretary Bernhardt Signs Decision to Implement the Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program in Alaska
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L.
BLM to Release Willow Master Development Plan Final Analysis
ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management will publish a Federal Register notice tomorrow announcing the av
BLM to Open Fall Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt on Aug. 1
FAIRBANKS, AK — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office, under authority delegated by the Fed
Interior Approves Permits for Alaska LNG Pipeline
ANCHORAGE — Today, the Department of the Interior (Department) announced decisions for the Alaska Liquified Natural Gas (Alaska LNG) Pipeline Project, approving the issuance of rig
Comments sought by Aug. 10 for Alaska Native Veterans Land Program Proposed Rules
The BLM is seeking public comments for the next 30 days on the rules proposed to govern the Dingell Act’s Alaska Native Veterans Program of 2019 ...
BLM Alaska announces new additions to Resource Advisory Council
ANCHORAGE – The Bureau of Land Management Alaska welcomes the addition of seven new Resource Advisory Council (RAC) Members.
Five Mile Campground to Reopen July 3
FAIRBANKS, AK — On July 3, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will partially reopen the Five Mile Campground located five miles north of the Yukon River bridge on the Dalton Highway.
Visitor Center in Coldfoot to Open July 1
FAIRBANKS, AK — The Arctic Interagency Visitor Center in Coldfoot will open for the season on Wednesday, July 1.
BLM modifies procedures for issuing Unit 13 Federal Subsistence Hunting Permits
GLENNALLEN, Alaska – In compliance with CDC social distancing guidelines to keep community members and employees safe, the Bureau of Land Management Glennallen Field Office&nb
BLM Temporarily Closes File Mile Campground Due to Fire Activity near Dalton Highway
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Central Yukon Field Office has temporarily closed public access to the Five Mile Campground located five miles north of the Yukon River bridge on the Dalton Highway.
BLM Issues Fire Restrictions for Federal Lands near Steese Highway NOAA Facility
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Thursday issued a Fire Prevention Order prohibiting campfires, explosives and fireworks on federal lands in a fire-prone area of blac
BLM Alaska recreation sites open for summer season
With the lifting of public health and safety restrictions enacted by the Alaska Governor, Mike Dunleavy, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces that all summer recreation sites will be open ...
BLM seeks comments on Environmental Assessment for proposed guided hiking tours on Carlanna Lake Trail
GLENNALLEN, Alaska – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments through May 21 on an Environmental Assessment of Mindfulness Rainforest Adventures’ request for a
First Virtual Public Meetings Held for Alaska Proposed Oil and Gas Development
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – In order to minimize the risk of transmission during the current COVID-19 pandemic while continuing to inform local communities of potential actions that may affect them,
Burn Operations Planned on Military Training Lands in Fairbanks North Star Borough to Reduce Wildfire Threat
(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – Starting as early as Saturday, May 2, the Bureau of Land Management Alaska Fire Service (BLM AFS), in cooperation with U.S.