Allocate a portion of the total visitor capacity (commercial and non-commercial use) in the Angoon bays area (project area) to Outfitter and Guide use.
Location
Mitchell, Kanalku and Favorite Bays areas within the Kootznoowoo Wilderness, Admiralty Island National Monument. This area surrounds the community of Angoon, Alaska
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/16/2026
2
Decision
01/1970 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (12), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(12) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations; Wilderness Management |
| Decision Decided Date | 07/02/2026 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Admiralty Island National Monument |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |