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Subsistence Fishing Permits Available for Upper Copper River Residents
May 4, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
Federal subsistence fishing in the Upper Copper River District will open on May 15. This fishing permit allows eligible rural residents to fish for salmon and other fish to feed themselves and their families under federal subsistence regulations. It is not a sport fishing permit or commercial fishing permit.
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