A non-competitive Commercial Use Permit (CUP) is required for anyone conducting commercial activities (as defined in 11 AAC 12.340(19) *) within any park lands and waters.
A person may not provide professional guide services within the Kenai River Special Management Area without first obtaining, in advance, a valid Kenai River Guide permit issued by the division. The permit is only valid for the calendar year in which it was issued. Requirements for a Kenai River guide permit can be found under 11 AAC 20.885.
To complete this application you must provide:
- A Certificate of Commercial Liability Insurance on an ACORD form with the State of Alaska listed as additionally insured (see General Stipulation #3 for more details) - Required for Business Owners
- Kenai River Guide Academy Certificate for first year applicants - Required
- Driver’s License - Required
- First Aid Card - Required
- Proof of Drug Program or negative DOT 5-panel drug test within the last 30 days - Required for Guides
- US Coast Guard License - Required for Motorized
- Alaska Fish and Game Guide Card - Required
- Alaska Fish and Game Business Guide Card - Required for Business Owners
- Alaska Business License Number - Required for Business Owners
Allow up to 30 days for processing your application. Instructions for payment will be sent to the email address provided on the application.
Director's Order 328 Regarding Permit Fees:
A non-refundable permit application processing fee of $100
Annual Kenai River Guide permit fee of $1000
An expedite fee of $100 may be charged for permits requested to be issued in less than 5 business days.
Boat Launch Passes are not included in the permit. Passes can be purchased online or by calling the Public Information Office at 907-269-8400.
For additional questions, email us at parkpermitting@alaska.gov.