What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is considering extending shore fishery leases that expire in 2027. These leases are in the Alaska Peninsula, Bristol Bay, Cook Inlet, Kodiak and Prince William Sound areas. The public can send written comments or protests until October 30, 2026, and only people who send timely written comments may appeal a decision.
Why was this notice issued?
Shore fishery leases held by many individuals are set to expire in 2027, and DNR's Shore Fishery Leasing Program is considering extending them. The notice gives the public and agencies a chance to review and comment.
What action is being taken?
DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water, through its Shore Fishery Leasing Program, is considering extending the listed shore fishery leases that expire in 2027. The notice lists each lease by its Alaska Division of Lands (ADL) number and leaseholder name, grouped by region and fishing district.
Who is involved: Shore fishery leaseholders whose leases expire in 2027 in the Alaska Peninsula (Southeastern and Southwestern Districts), Bristol Bay (Egegik, Naknek-Kvichak, Nushagak and Ugashik Districts), Cook Inlet (Central, Northern and Southern Districts), Kodiak (Alitak Bay, Karluk, Uganik Bay, Uyak Bay and General Kodiak Districts) and Prince William Sound (Eshamy District). Examples include George P. Gundersen (ADL 221753), Tony J. Weese (ADL 201774), Dean H. Osmar (ADL 201325) and Chase Wright (ADL 29307); see the full notice for all names and ADL numbers.
How can the public respond?
Respond by Fri, Oct 30, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Written comments accepted between September 16, 2026 and October 30, 2026. Protests must be sent by certified or registered mail no later than October 30, 2026; protests postmarked after this date will not be accepted.”
Ways to respond
- Mail Regional Manager, Southcentral Regional Land Office, Division of Mining, Land and Water, 550 W 7th Ave, Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577
- Certified or registered mail (protests) Protests must be sent to both the applicant and the Department of Natural Resources (Regional Manager, Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W 7th Ave, Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577) by certified or registered mail.
What to include
Comments and protests must be in writing and directed to the Regional Manager of the Southcentral Regional Land Office of the Division of Mining, Land and Water. A protest must clearly state its nature and purpose in accordance with 11 AAC 64.450 (Alaska Administrative Code) and be sent to both the applicant and DNR by certified or registered mail no later than October 30, 2026. Only those who submit timely written comments may appeal a decision. People with hearing impairments may call Relay Alaska at 711 or 1-800-770-8973 at no cost.
Contact
Cinnamon Micelotta, Meghan Wolfe, Luke Johnson (Shore Fishery Leasing staff)
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Shore Fishery Leasing Program
dnr.shorefish@alaska.gov
Cinnamon Micelotta (907) 269-8116; Meghan Wolfe (907) 269-8545; Luke Johnson (907) 269-8132
550 W 7th Ave, Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Sep 16, 2026: Notice published; written comment period opens.
- Oct 30, 2026: Last day for written comments; protests must be sent by certified or registered mail (postmarked) by this date.
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.