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  • KENAI RIVER GUIDE
    STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
    DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
    NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION

  • 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. 

  • Be ready to be attached the following to this application:

    • Driver's License - Required for Guides
    • USCG License - Required for Motorized Guides Only
    • ADF&G Guide Card - Required for Guides
    • Proof of Drug Program or Negative DOT 5-panel Drug Test Results - Required for Guides
    • First Aid Certification - Required for Guides
    • ADF&G Business Guide Card - Required for Business Owners Only
    • Kenai River Guide Academy Certification - Required for First Year Guides Only
  • KENAI RIVER GUIDE
    STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
    DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
    NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION

  • Application Supporting Documents

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  • Vehicles and Boats

    List all vehicles and boats to be used for commercial operations in a State Park.
  • Park Units 

    Please include all additional areas within the Alaska State Park system you would like to operate as a fishing guide such as the Kasilof, Deep Creek, Anchor Point, etc. Certain areas outside of KRSMA may require an end of season report. Any non-guided fishing activity will require a seperate permit.

  • Stipulations for Kenai River Commercial Fishing Guide Permits

  • Commercial General Liability Insurance

  • Insurance Required. Without limiting indemnification, commercial operators providing services in park lands and waters must maintain liability insurance with coverage and limits adequate to protect both the Permittee and the State (including its officers, agents, and employees) from liabilities arising from operations on park lands and waters. A Certificate of Insurance (COI), on an ACORD form, must be submitted with the permit application. The COI must designate the State of Alaska as the additional named insured with respect to the Permittee’s operations on or in conjunction with the permitted premises, using the following address:

    State of Alaska
    Department of Natural Resources
    Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
    550 West 7th Ave., Suite 1380
    Anchorage, AK 99501

    The COI must include provisions for notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change as required by the policy. Insurance must be maintained continuously throughout the permit term. Policies must be written on an “occurrence” basis unless otherwise approved by the Department of Administration, Division of Risk Management. Failure to provide or maintain satisfactory insurance is a material breach and may result in permit suspension or revocation.

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  • Signature

  • I, the permittee, attest the information submitted on this form and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. The permittee has read and agreed to the permit stipulations and understands that the breach of any of the stipulations is cause for revocation or suspension. By signing this form, the permittee agrees to conduct the authorized activity under this permit in accordance with the attached general stipulations that are incorporated upon the issuance of this permit. Information provided in this application is made available to the public through a public records request.

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