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Hunting & Camping
TKC’shunting permit for non-shareholders is no longer available. In order to restrict access and increase the hunting opportunity for shareholders on their own lands, TKC does not allow access to non-shareholders during hunting season.
We currently run a successful River Patrol program during the hunting season, where two shareholders patrol the Kuskokwim and tributaries on a daily basis. The patrollers are part of a program to inform the general public of TKC land policies and boundaries. TKC does not own the River way, the State of Alaska owns areas below the “mean high water mark”. However, TKC does own the land above the high water mark, basically where the vegetation begins.
TKC lands are not totally encompassing the Kuskokwim River, there are several Native Allotments which are privately owned, as well as some State easements.
A recreational use permit is available for non-shareholders for overnight camping and sportfishing.
Frequently asked questions about
hunting on TKC land
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Do non-shareholders have access to TKC land for moose hunting? |
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No, non-shareholders may not access TKC land for moose hunting. The TKC Board of Directors implemented
this policy in 2002. The ONLY exception to this policy are non-shareholders who are legally married to a
TKC shareholder may have access to TKC land for moose hunting. |
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Can a friend or significant other who is a non-shareholder access TKC land
for moose hunting if they live with a TKC Shareholder? |
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No, a non-shareholder must be legally married to a TKC Shareholder to access TKC land for moose hunting.
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What is the TKC Land Patrol Program? |
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TKC has trained staff patrolling it’s privately owned lands to inform hunters of policies and the Permit Program. During moose hunting season, TKC land patrollers are on the river informing hunters of TKC
land policies and boundaries. The patrollers work closely with Fish and Wildlife troopers who enforce the
game regulations. The main responsibilities of TKC land patrollers is to provide information, document
trespass when necessary, and educate travelers about TKC land policies. |
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Why does TKC not allow access to non-shareholders for moose hunting? |
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The decisions and policies TKC makes regarding lands are based on the keeping TKC’s largest resource
sustainable. TKC wants to ensure the same lands and resources available today, are available for the
next generation. The goal of the land policies is to protect TKC land. |
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Can I get a fishing or hunting permit from TKC? |
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No, TKC does not issue fishing or hunting permits. TKC manages the access to the land, not the game or game
regulations. It is the responsibility of the fisherman or hunter to obtain the proper permits and licenses from
the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game. For more information, visit www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us |
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Can I travel up-and-down the river without a TKC permit? |
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Yes, traveling up-and-down the river does not require a TKC permit UNLESS you leave the river and access
TKC land. The river up to the “high water mark” is owned by the State of Alaska and is open to the public.
Land past the “high water mark” (above the river gravel where vegetation starts) is the beginning of the TKC
property boundary and permits may be required. |
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Corporation Map
The Corporation Map shows the communities and their lands along the Kuskokwim River in the Calista region.
See Land Ownership in Alaska (pdf file) for an overview of events that effected current land ownership in Alaska.
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