Alaska House approves tougher standards for resident hunting, fishing licenses

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 656

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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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 House of Representatives approved House Bill 93, which would apply PFD-like residency restrictions to hunting, trapping and fishing license requirements.

The bill, from Rep. Rebecca Himschoot, I-Sitka, advances to the Senate for further consideration.

Under existing law, Alaskans who want …

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