Juneau -- The Alaska House of Representatives Monday passed House Bill 206, sponsored by Representative John Harris (R-Valdez). HB 206 makes mostly technical changes to Alaska Statutes relating to the Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G).

HB 206 makes several changes to current policy:

• changes "waterfowl" to "migratory game bird";
• allows disabled veterans and $5 license holders to register in the national migratory bird harvest program by 1 of 2 methods;
• creates a new combination 7-day nonresident hunting/fishing license;
• sets fees for special nonresident military small game license;
• allows Yukon Territory residents to obtain sport fish licenses and king salmon tags at the Alaska resident rate (requires reciprocity by the Yukon before taking effect);
• replaces a requirement to swear oaths when obtaining licenses with a notice regarding unsworn falsification;
• authorizes ADF&G to issue replacement licenses to commercial fishing vessel crew members for a $5 fee.

HB 206 passed the House 28-9. Notice of reconsideration was filed.

Attachments:

• Sponsor Statement

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