Hunting and Fishing Day 2026

WHEREAS, Alaska is blessed with a diversity of wildlife and wide-ranging landscapes that offer bountiful resources; and

WHEREAS, the heritage of big game hunting and sport fishing are essential to the State’s economic and social well-being and are deeply rooted in the spirit and history of the people who live here; and

WHEREAS, Alaska is renowned worldwide for setting high standards in the stewardship of fish and wildlife management; and

WHEREAS, many Alaskans rely on hunting and fishing as a primary food source for their families every year; and

WHEREAS, sportsmen and women in Alaska were among the first conservationists to support the establishment of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) which works to protect and conserve fish, wildlife, and their habitats; and

WHEREAS, the ADF&G is funded primarily by hunters and anglers through the American System of Conservation Funding, a “user pays-public benefits” structure that is widely regarded as the world’s most successful model for fish and wildlife management, ensuring that those who utilize the resource contribute directly to its conservation; and

WHEREAS, the more than 600,000 resident and non-resident hunters and anglers in Alaska support the State’s economy and contribute to jobs, tourism growth, and local communities through their pursuits; and

WHEREAS, since 1972, National Hunting and Fishing Day has recognized hunters and anglers for their contributions to fish and wildlife conservation, and their support of science-based fish and wildlife management.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Mike Dunleavy, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA, do hereby proclaim September 26, 2026 as:

Hunting and Fishing Day

in Alaska and encourage all Alaskans to recognize hunters, anglers, and conservationists for their immense contributions to fish and wildlife management in Alaska.

Dated: September 26, 2026

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