About Fairbanks' Fort Wainwright

New regulations adopted by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game dramatically effect military hunters and fishermen...fisherwomen too... or is it fisherpeople? Either way, this is great news.

Prior to the new regulations being adopted, folks stationed at Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright Army Post, that had been in Alaska less than 12 months, were required to pay nonresident fees for a fishing and hunting license and related game tags.

A long overdue change to the ADFoG regulations will allow permanently stationed active-duty military personnel and their families to purchase nonresident hunting and fishing licenses at resident prices. An annual sport fishing license is now $25 and an annual combination sport fishing and hunting license is only $48. Can it get better than that? Sure. Active members of the Alaska National Guard or Reserve may qualify for a free hunting or fishing license.

Although it's a little early to break out your fly rod there's still plenty of time left to bag a few grouse or ptarmagain before the end of the season. Here are a few links to keep you on track and out of the sights of the ADFoG Troopers.

Military License/Tag Informaton (.PDF)

Purhcase Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Small Game Seasons (.PDF)

Big Game Hunting Regulations

Interior Alaska Game Management Units (.PDF)

Sport Fishing Publications (ADFoG)

If you're not a member already, consider joining the Alaska Outdoors Council. It's sole focus is the preservation of outdoor pursuits in Alaska - hunting, fishing, trapping, firearms ownership, and public access - and conservation of the habitats upon which they depend. It's the best $25 you could spend.

Stay safe & God bless.