Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge

09/04/2026

Government Vehicle for sale on GSA Auctions

US Fish and Wildlife Service is selling the following vehicle ONLINE:
• 2005
• Chevy
• Suburban
• V8 (5.3 Liter)
• Automatic Transmission
• 8 seats
• Mileage 35,016
• Vehicle currently has mechanical issue causing it to Idle rough

Website vehicle will be listed on: https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/375774

(Vehicle is located Bethel, AK)

Dates of the Sale: NOW --- Sep 8 10:44 AM AST

Image Description: Government suburban for sale on GSA auctions

08/27/2026

Kuskokwim River Mainstem Set Net Opportunities

Pursuant to authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge In-Season Manager announces three set gillnet fishing opportunities. The locations included are the mainstem Kuskokwim River downstream of the Aniak box to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River at the Refuge boundary for federally qualified subsistence users only.

Set Gillnet:
• August 29, 08:00 am to 08:00 pm (12 Hours)
• September 5, 08:00 am to 08:00 pm (12 Hours)
• September 12, 08:00 am to 08:00 pm (12 Hours)

Set gillnets are restricted to 4-inch or less mesh, may not exceed 45 meshes in depth, and 60 feet in length.

The salmon-bearing tributaries and the Aniak Box listed in 04-SS-26-03 will remain closed to all gillnets and all species of fish may be retained during these opportunities. When each harvest opportunity expires, Federal public waters of the mainstem Kuskokwim River, downstream of Aniak Box to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River will return to closed to the use of gillnets by all users for the protection of coho salmon.

Justification: The use of four-inch mesh or less set gillnets is intended to target whitefish species that are normally harvested during the fall. Near 90% of the coho salmon run is likely past the lower river and the harvest of coho salmon is anticipated to be minimal.

These management actions were decided on in consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.

For more information, please read the full announcement below. You can also call the 24-hour refuge fish recording at 907-543-3151 or call the office during business hours at 907-302-5144.

Image Description: Sixth Kuskokwim River Bulletin

08/13/2026

FEDERAL SUBSISTENCE MOOSE HUNT KUSKOKWIM RIVER ZONE 2 FEDERAL LAND DRAW HUNT

This is a notice for a federal subsistence moose registration hunt for Unit 18 Kuskokwim river zone 2 area. This hunt will occur only on Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge lands in Unit 18 Zone 2 of the Kuskokwim River. To be eligible for the permit, you must be a resident of Akiachak, Akiak, Atmautluak, Bethel, Eek, Kalskag, Kasigluk, Kipnuk, Kongiganak, Kwethluk, Kwigillingok, Lower Kalskag, Napakiak, Napaskiak, Nunapitchuk, Oscarville, Quinhagak, Tuluksak, and Tuntutuliak

Twenty permits with a quota of 15 moose will be issued by drawing. This does not affect the RM 615 Registration Hunt. To enter in the drawing contact the Yukon Delta NWR Subsistence coordinators phone line at 907-621-6125 and leaving your name, phone number, and village of residence on the voicemail starting August 17, 2026 at 9:00AM to August 19, 2026. Any voicemail before 9am on August 17 will be deemed void.
Conditions for the hunt are as follows:
• The season dates are from September 1 to October 15, 2026.
• If you harvest a moose in any other hunt during 2026 season, this permit becomes void and invalid.
• Any antlerless moose may be harvested.
• Moose harvested under this permit must be harvested from federal lands in zone 2 of the Kuskokwim hunt area.
• Hunters must have and possess a valid State of Alaska hunting license.
• Successful hunters must report their harvest 7 days after taking a moose.
• Unsuccessful hunters must report their permits 14 days after the close of the season.
• If you do not submit this harvest report by the applicable deadline, you will be ineligible for any federal permit next year and you may receive a fine.

Image description: News release for Federal subsistence moose hunt.

08/12/2026

Kuskokwim River Federal Public Waters Closed to Gillnets and the Harvest of Coho Salmon

The Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR) In-Season Manager has issued Emergency Special Action 04-SS-26-03, determining that Federal management is necessary for conservation, and for the continuation of subsistence uses for coho salmon within the Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River drainage. Current Bethel Sonar estimates indicate that coho salmon escapement goals may not be achieved. The Federal in-season manager will consider announcing gillnet fishing opportunities for federally qualified subsistence users after evaluating conservation needs and consultation with partners.
Beginning on August 12, 2026, and expiring September 15, 2026, the following restrictions will be in place:

REGULATION: 36 CFR 242.27(e)(4)(ii) and 43 CFR 51.27(e)(4)(ii) are amended to read:

(A) Unless re-opened by the YDNWR Manager, the following Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River within and adjacent to the exterior boundaries of the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge are closed to the use of gillnets and the harvest of coho salmon by all users from August 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to September 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.:

(1) The Kuskokwim River mainstem.

(2) The Eek River.

(3) The Kwethluk River drainage beginning at its confluence with Kuskokuak Slough.

(4) The Kasigluk and Kisaralik River drainages including Old Kuskokuak Slough to ADF&G regulatory markers at the confluence of Old Kuskokuak Slough and Kuskokuak Slough.

(5) The Tuluksak River drainage including its confluence with the Kuskokwim River and downstream approximately 1-mile to ADF&G regulatory markers.

(6) The Aniak River drainage within the Yukon Delta NWR boundary (on the Aniak River, starting about 500 yards upstream of the Aniak / Kuskokwim rivers confluence up stream to near the Aniak / Buckstock rivers confluence).

(7) The Aniak box defined as: The waters of the Kuskokwim River mainstem from the Yukon Delta NWR boundary at Aniak downstream to a line formed from the northwest corner of the runway (see map in Appendix 1; latitude 61° 35’ 16” N, longitude 159° 33’ 28” W), due north to a point on the southeast corner of the sandbar (latitude 61° 35’ 37” N, longitude 159° 33’ 16” W).

(B) Fishing from tributaries not listed above is restricted to fishing 100 yards upriver from the mouth of the tributary (confluence with the mainstem Kuskokwim River).

(C) For non-federally qualified users: The retention of coho salmon is not allowed within all Federal public waters. The retention of Chinook, Chum, Sockeye Salmon, and other non-salmon species utilizing means and methods other than a gillnet may be allowed/not allowed dependent on the State of Alaska fishing regulations. If beach seines can be used, they must meet the definition in (E) below.

(D) For federally qualified subsistence users: The use of dip nets, beach seines (see (E) below), fish wheels, and rod and reel will remain open throughout the closure within all Federal public waters. Retention of coho salmon is not allowed and retention of Chinook, Chum, Sockeye Salmon, and other non-salmon species is allowed.

(E) Beach seines are defined as non-monofilament webbing, 50 fathoms in length, 100 meshes in depth, and no greater than three and one-half inches stretched webbing.

Information about the Federal Subsistence Management Program may be found on the web at www.doi.gov/subsistence or by visiting www.facebook.com/subsistencealaska.

Missing out on the latest federal subsistence issues? To receive email updates on Federal Subsistence Management Program activities, send a request to [email protected].

For more information, see the attached bulletin. You can also call the YDNWR fishery recording at 907-543-3151 or the YDNWR office at 907-302-5144.

Image Description: Kuskokwim River Main Stem Fishing Opportunities Sixth Announcement

07/21/2026

Vehicles for sale in Bethel. Auction ends 07/28/2026 01:01 PM CT.

2017 Ford Expedition EL XL. 3.5L, 6 Cyl. 6-Speed Automatic, SPORT UTILITY 4-DR. The vehicle is in used condition and starts, runs, and drives with no known issues. The mileage is accurate at 12,361 miles and the vehicle was operational when taken out of service to be sold. More information can be found at: https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/370808

2017 Dodge Ram 1500 ST 4X4 Crew Cab. Serial 570922. 3.6L, 6cyl.8-Speed Automatic, CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR. Gasoline. The vehicle is in used condition and starts, runs, and drives with no known issues. The odometer shows 18,785 miles, reported as accurate. The vehicle was operational when taken out of service to be sold. More information can be found at: https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/370809

For questions regarding the property, inspection, and removal, contact the following Property Custodian: Ed Davis 907-545-9251

Image description: Picture of 2017 Ford Expedition and Picture of 2017 Dodge Ram

07/10/2026

Some Kuskokwim River Federal Salmon Fishing Restrictions Rescinded

STARTING MONDAY, July 13th at 12pm (noon)

The Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR) In-Season Manager issued a Temporary Special Action (04-KSCS-26-02) rescinding portions of the previous salmon fishing restrictions announced in 04-KSCS-26-01 within the Kuskokwim River Drainage: Chum Salmon management within all Federal waters, and Chinook Salmon management within the Kuskokwim River mainstem (not including tributaries), is now rescinded. Chinook Salmon restrictions will remain in place for only the tributaries within Federal waters as stated in Temporary Special Action 04-KSCS-26-01 and below, which will expire July 31, 2026. The YDNWR Manager, in partnership with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, determined that Federal management for the conservation of Chum Salmon is no longer needed in 2026 and that conservation of Chinook Salmon within the tributaries is still necessary.

Temporary Special Action 04-KSCS-26-02 and the following regulatory language will supersede 04-KSCS-26-01:

REGULATION: 36 CFR 242.27(e)(4)(ii) and 43 CFR 51.27(e)(4)(ii) are amended to read:
(A) Unless re-opened by the YDNWR Manager, the following Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River drainage within and adjacent to the exterior boundaries of the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge are closed to the harvest of Chinook salmon by all users from July 13, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. to July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.:
(1) The Eek River.
(2) The Kwethluk River drainage beginning at its confluence with Kuskokuak Slough.
(3) The Kasigluk and Kisaralik River drainages including Old Kuskokuak Slough to ADF&G regulatory markers at the confluence of Old Kuskokuak Slough and Kuskokuak Slough.
(4) The Tuluksak River drainage including its confluence with the Kuskokwim River and downstream approximately 1-mile to ADF&G regulatory markers.
(5) The Aniak River drainage within the Yukon Delta NWR boundary (on the Aniak River, starting about 500 yards upstream of the Aniak / Kuskokwim rivers confluence up stream to near the Aniak / Buckstock rivers confluence).

For more information, please see the attached bulletin.

Information about the Federal Subsistence Management Program may be found on the web at www.doi.gov/subsistence or by visiting www.facebook.com/subsistencealaska.

Image description: Fifth Bulletin - Some Kuskokwim River Federal Salmon Fishing Restrictions Rescinded

07/09/2026

REMINDER - Kuskokwim River Main Stem Fishing Opportunities

Pursuant to authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR) In-Season Manager, hereby announces gillnet fishing opportunities downstream of the Kalskag line to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River at the Refuge boundary (see maps) for Federally qualified subsistence users only:

Set Gillnet ONLY:
• July 7, 12:00 pm (noon), to July 8, 12:00 pm (noon; 24 hours).

Set gillnets are restricted to 6-inch or less mesh, may not exceed 45 meshes in depth, and 75 feet in length.

Drift and/or Set Gillnet:
• July 10, 12:00 pm (noon), to July 11, 12:00 pm (noon; 24 hours).

During this opportunity, gillnets are restricted to 6-inch or less mesh and may not exceed 45 meshes in depth and 50 fathoms (300-feet) in aggregate (total set and drift gillnet) length below the Johnson River and 25 fathoms (150 feet) in aggregate (total set and drift gillnet) length above the Johnson River.

The salmon-bearing tributaries and the Aniak Box listed in TSA-04-KSCS-26-01 will remain
closed to all gillnets and all species of salmon may be retained during these opportunities. When each harvest opportunity expires, Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River, downstream of the Kalskag Line and to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River will return to closed to the use of gillnets by all users for the protection of Chinook and Chum Salmon.

These management actions were decided on in consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.

For more information, see the attached bulletin. You can also call the YDNWR fishery recording at 907-543-3151 or the YDNWR office at 907-302-5144.

Image description: Kuskokwim River Main Stem Fishing Opportunities Fourth Announcement

07/07/2026

Kuskokwim River Main Stem Fishing Opportunities

Pursuant to authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR) In-Season Manager, hereby announces gillnet fishing opportunities downstream of the Kalskag line to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River at the Refuge boundary (see maps) for Federally qualified subsistence users only:

Set Gillnet ONLY:
• July 7, 12:00 pm (noon), to July 8, 12:00 pm (noon; 24 hours).

Set gillnets are restricted to 6-inch or less mesh, may not exceed 45 meshes in depth, and 75 feet in length.

Drift and/or Set Gillnet:
• July 10, 12:00 pm (noon), to July 11, 12:00 pm (noon; 24 hours).

During this opportunity, gillnets are restricted to 6-inch or less mesh and may not exceed 45 meshes in depth and 50 fathoms (300-feet) in aggregate (total set and drift gillnet) length below the Johnson River and 25 fathoms (150 feet) in aggregate (total set and drift gillnet) length above the Johnson River.

The salmon-bearing tributaries and the Aniak Box listed in TSA-04-KSCS-26-01 will remain
closed to all gillnets and all species of salmon may be retained during these opportunities. When each harvest opportunity expires, Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River, downstream of the Kalskag Line and to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River will return to closed to the use of gillnets by all users for the protection of Chinook and Chum Salmon.

These management actions were decided on in consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.

For more information, see the attached bulletin. You can also call the YDNWR fishery recording at 907-543-3151 or the YDNWR office at 907-302-5144.

Image description: Kuskokwim River Main Stem Fishing Opportunities Fourth Announcement

07/01/2026

REMINDER - Kuskokwim River Mainstem Fishing Opportunities

Pursuant to authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge In-Season Manager announces additional fishing opportunities for federally qualified subsistence users only:

Lower Kuskokwim Fishing Opportunity: Within Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River mainstem downstream of the Kalskag Line (see maps), set gillnets will be allowed effective:

• June 27, 2026 from 12:00 (noon) pm to June 28, 2026 12:00 (noon) pm (24 hours).

• July 2, 2026 from 12:00 (noon) pm to July 3, 2026 12:00 (noon) pm (24 hours).

Set gillnets are restricted to 6-inch or less mesh, may not exceed 45 meshes in depth, and 75 feet in length. All species of salmon may be retained during these opportunities. The salmon-bearing tributaries and the Aniak Box listed in TSA-04-KSCS-26-01 will remain closed to all gillnets.

When each harvest opportunity expires, Federal public waters of the Kuskokwim River,
downstream of the Kalskag Line and to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River will return to closed to the use of gillnets by all users for the protection of Chinook and Chum Salmon.

Fishing with drift and set gillnets above the Kalskag Line; and fishing with rod and reel within the Aniak Box remains open until further notice (details stated in the 2026 Second
Announcement released June 17, 2026).

These management actions were decided on in consultation with the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission.

For more information, see the attached bulletin. You can also call the fishery recording at 907-543-3151 or the YDNWR office at 907-302-5144.

Image description: Kuskokwim River Mainstem Fishing Opportunities Third Announcement

06/25/2026

Notice of public comment period for a Subsistence Cabin on the Fog River - draft Compatibility Determination.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) – Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge has prepared a draft Compatibility Determination (CD) for a subsistence use permit for a subsistence trapping cabin on Service lands. The Service invites interested persons to review the and make comments on the draft CD as it affects their interest in the area and on how the construction of a subsistence trapping cabin on Refuge land may affect refuge purposes and/or the mission of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

The CD is available online at: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/yukon-delta, and hard copies are available at 807 Chief Eddie Hoffman Hwy, Bethel Alaska.

Comments will be accepted through July 3, 2026.

Alaska's Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge is vast and productive. The refuge nestles between Alaska’s largest rivers, the Yukon and the Kuskokwim Rivers, where the tundra meets the Bering Sea. Its diversity of habitats support one of the largest aggregations of waterbirds in the world. The hun...