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AK SB97
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates a big game guide concession area permit program administered by the Department of Natural Resources, limiting the number of guides authorized to conduct commercial big game hunts in designated state land areas
- Requires the Board of Game to approve establishment of concession areas after determining they support wildlife conservation, aid enforcement of hunting regulations, and serve the public interest
- Concession permits are valid for 10 years, issued through an open competitive process (not highest-bid auctions), and limited to a maximum of 3 permits per guide
- Establishes two permit types: "full" permits with set client and species limits, and "limited" permits issued via random draw with more restrictive limitations
- Mandates the Board of Game establish an initial pilot concession area in a single game management unit, which must operate for at least 3 years before additional concession areas may be proposed
Legislative Description
Big Game Guide Permit Program
Resources
Last Action
FN7: (CC:HB53/DNR)
10/15/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules5/14/2025
Finance5/7/2025
Resources2/12/2025
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