The Newhalen River flows into Lake Iliamna in Newhalen, Alaska, a native fishing village, on July 23, 2019. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times) JUNEAU, Alaska — A bill before the Alaska House Resources ...

Alaska’s vast wilderness has long been a haven for hunters seeking adventure and the chance to pursue big game in one of the most rugged landscapes in the world. For the 2025-2026 hunting season, the ...

Rep. Rebecca Himschoot, I-Sitka, right, testifies to the House Resources Committee alongside Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang, second from right, on Jan. 24, 2024.

HB 93, which passed the House Jan. 30, aims to tighten residency requirements for Alaskans buying hunting or fishing licenses by limiting issuance to only those who qualify for the Permanent Fund ...

JUNEAU — A bill before the House Resources Committee would tighten residency requirements for sportfishing, hunting and trapping licenses. Community groups have raised concerns that a gap in state law ...