Alaska House approves tougher standards for resident hunting, fishing licenses

Alaskans seeking to get resident hunting, fishing and trapping licenses may soon need to meet most of the same standards needed to get a Permanent Fund dividend. In a 27-12 vote Friday, the Alaska ...
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Alaska House passes bill tightening residency requirements for hunting and fishing licenses

The bipartisan bill aims to close a loophole that allows some Alaskans to hunt and fish as residents despite spending little time in the state.
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If Bill Passes, Alaskans Will Have To Live In State For 12 Months To Obtain Resident Hunt, Fish Licenses

State Representative Rebecca Himschoot's bill, which has now passed the House, would require Alaskans to remain a resident for 12 months to buy in-state fishing and hunting licenses.