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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Laws & Policies
 

There are a variety of rules and regulations that help us protect park resources and provide visitors with a safe and enjoyable experience. The Code of Federal Regulations and the Superintendent's Compendium provide a complete listing of park rules and regulations.

36 CFR parts 1-199 pertains to all National Park areas.

  • 36 CFR part 13 pertains to all Alaska National Park areas.
  • 36 CFR section 13, subpart V pertains to Special Regulations of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
  • The updated Superintendent's Compendium takes effect on April 1, 2008 and provides a listing of regulations under the discretionary authority of the superintendent.

Other regulations may also apply:



Restrictions to some recreational ATV trails 
Effective May, 2007 three trails closed to recreational ATV use

Nabesna Road ORV Trail Closures
Heavy impact on terrain/vegetation

Green Log Policy
Permit policy on cutting standing live timber

Policy for Gold Panning & Mineral Collections

ATV Permits

Subsistence Permits

Food Storage Regulations

Firearms

Hunting

Fishing

ANILCA

Access to the Park and Preserve

Protecting Historic Sites and Cultural Artifacts

 



Moose are highly prized
Subsistence
Preserving Alaskan lifestyles
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Park and Preserve?
Park and Preserve?
What is the difference?
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Kennecott Millsite  

Did You Know?
Historic Kennecott is the site of the purest copper discovery on the face of the planet. In 1900, prospector Jack Smith exclaimed, "...I've got a mountain of copper up there."

Last Updated: March 25, 2008 at 15:47 EST