Sec. 16.05.871. Protection of fish and game.
(a) The commissioner shall, in accordance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), specify the various rivers, lakes, and streams or parts of them that are important for the spawning, rearing, or migration of anadromous fish. (b) If a person or governmental agency desires to construct a hydraulic project, or use, divert, obstruct, pollute, or change […]
Sec. 16.05.790. Obstruction or hindrance of lawful hunting, fishing, trapping, or viewing of fish or game.
(a) Except as provided in (e) of this section, a person may not intentionally obstruct or hinder another person’s lawful hunting, fishing, trapping, or viewing of fish or game by (1) placing one’s self in a location in which human presence may alter the (A) behavior of the fish or game that another person is […]
Sec. 16.05.791. Civil remedies for violation of AS 16.05.790.
(a) A person aggrieved by conduct or threatened conduct in violation of AS 16.05.790 may petition a superior court to enjoin the respondent from engaging in the conduct. (b) A person aggrieved by a violation of AS 16.05.790 is entitled to recover general damages and special damages, including license and permit fees, travel costs, guide-outfitting […]
Sec. 16.05.797. Computer-assisted remote hunting prohibited.
(a) A person may not engage in computer-assisted remote hunting or provide or operate a facility for computer-assisted remote hunting in the state. This subsection applies to any person engaged in computer-assisted remote hunting if the game or any device, equipment, or software used for computer-assisted remote hunting is located in the state. (b) This […]
Sec. 16.05.800. Public nuisances.
A net, seine, lantern, snare, device, contrivance, and material while in use, had and maintained for the purpose of catching, taking, killing, attracting, or decoying fish or game, contrary to law or regulation of a board or the commissioner, is a public nuisance and is subject to abatement.
Sec. 16.05.810. Burden of proof.
The possession of fish or game or a part of fish or game, or a nest or egg of a bird during the time the taking of it is prohibited is prima facie evidence that it was taken, possessed, bought, or sold or transported in violation of this chapter. The burden of proof is upon […]
Sec. 16.05.815. Confidential nature of certain reports and records.
(a) Except as provided in (b) and (c) of this section, records required by regulations of the department concerning the landings of fish, shellfish, or fishery products, and annual statistical reports of fishermen, buyers, and processors required by regulation of the department are confidential and may not be released by the department or by the […]
Sec. 16.05.820. Research by the federal government.
The Secretary of the Interior, the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States and their authorized agents or other appropriate federal agencies may conduct fish cultural operations and scientific investigations in the state in the manner and at the times jointly considered necessary or proper by the Board of Fisheries […]
Sec. 16.05.822. Transplanting of musk oxen.
The board may transplant surplus musk oxen from Nunivak Island to appropriate areas on the mainland of the state, when good management practices dictate the action. The board shall determine which transplant sites are appropriate and whether a surplus of animals exists.
Sec. 16.05.825. State upland game bird release program.
(a) In addition to any other program for the stocking or propagation of game birds that the department has as of July 23, 1974, the department shall establish a special program for the raising, maintenance, and release of upland game birds in the state. Birds raised under this program may be released in an appropriate […]