Kenai River Sport Fishing Commercial Use Permit Application

Kenai River Sport Fishing Guide

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION

NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
A Commercial Use Permit (CUP) is required for anyone conducting commercial activities (as defined in 11 AAC 12.340(19) *) within any unit of the State Park system. Examples of commercial activities include guided activities, charter services, transportation services, outfitting, supply, or equipment sales or rentals within a park.

A person may not provide professional guide services within the Kenai River Special Management Area without first obtaining a valid Kenai River permit issued by the division. This 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 as applicable 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 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 # and expiration date- Required for Business Owners
Allow 30 days for processing your application. Instructions for payment will be sent to the email address provided on the application.

Permit Fees:
A non-refundable permit application processing fee of $100

Annual 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 can be purchased online at dnr.alaska.gov/park/passes or by calling the Public Information Office at 907-269-8400.

STOP! Please review the required document list below. Ensure you have a copy of all the required documents for your specific activity type and they are ready to be attached 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 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
Failure to include any of the required documentation will result in an incomplete application. You will be unable to submit an incomplete application. Please obtain all items listed above required for your activity type before proceeding on to the next page of the application.

Kenai River Sport Fishing Guide

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION

NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
I am applying as a:*

Business Owner OnlyBusiness Owner and GuideGuide Only
I will be operating a*

motorized boatnon-motorized boats only
I am a*

new Sport Fishing Guide on the Kenaireturning applicant
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mailing Address: All Vehicle and Vessel Decals Will Be Mailed To This Location*

Street Address or PO Box

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Residency Status*

I am a resident of Alaska per AS 16.05.415(a)I am a resident of a different state
Field/Emergency Contact Name*
Field/Emergency Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Business I am working for:
Business Name*
As listed on your Alaska Business License
Business License Number*
Per AS 43.70.020(a) a business license is required for the privilege of engaging in business in the State of Alaska
For returning applications my LAS Number is
Your LAS number stays the same each year, it will be listed at the top of all previous State Park Commercial Use Permits.
Application Supporting Documents
Please attach a copy of your US Coast Guard License*

This requirement applies to operating motorized vessels within KRSMA.
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Please attach a copy of your 2024 ADF&G Fishing Guide Card*

This is required for all Kenai River Sport Fishing Guides
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Please attach a copy of your First Aid certification*

This is required for all Kenai River Sport Fishing Guides
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Please attach a copy of your driver's license*

This is required for all Kenai River Sport Fishing Guides
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Please attach proof of enrollment in a USCG approved drug program OR a DOT compliant negative drug test result taken in the last 30 days prior to application*

11 AAC 20.88(c)(4): Applicants must provide proof of a negative drug test from a program not excluded under 46C.F.R. 16.109 or 49 C.F.R. 40.361 - 40.413; and administered no more than 30 days before the date on which the department receives the person's application; OR registration in a random drug testing program made applicable to the permit under 11 AAC 18.030 (b)(1)
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For first year guides, please attach your Kenai River Guide Academy certificate*

This is required for all first year Kenai River Sport Fishing Guides
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Please attach a copy of your ADF&G Business Guide Card*

This is required for all business owners operating within KRSMA
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Check the boxes below to verify you have attached the required documents and they are current for 2024.*
Vehicles and Boats

List all vehicles to be used for commercial operations in a State Park. Paddle craft are not required to be listed.
Would you like to add a vehicle to your permit?*

yesno
Add a Vehicle to the Permit
Would you like to add a boat to your permit?*

yesno
Add a Boat to the Permit
The boats I am using under this permit are:*

owned by me or my employerrented
Who do you rent the boats from?*
Permit Stipulations
Kenai River Sport Fishing Commercial Use General Stipulations.
Commercial General Liability Insurance
Here is an example of an insurance policy on an ACORD form that meets the requirement for commercial operators within Alaska State Parks.
Insurance Required. Without limiting indemnification, the liability insurance required of commercial operators that provide commercial services in State Park Units shall secure or purchase at its own expense and maintain in force at all times during the term of this permit, liability coverage and limits consistent with what is professionally recommended as adequate to protect the permittee (the insured) and Grantor (the State, its officers, agents and employees) from the liability exposures of ALL the insured's operations on state land. Certificates of Insurance (COI) must be furnished to the Authorized Officer prior to the issuance of this permit and must provide for a notice of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change of conditions in accordance with policy provisions. COI should be provided on an ACORD Insurance Form. The Permittee must provide for a 60-day prior notice to the State before they cancel, renew, or make material changes to the conditions to the policy. Failure to furnish satisfactory evidence of insurance, or lapse of the policy, are material breaches of this permit and shall be grounds, at the option of the State, for termination of the permit. All insurance policies shall comply with, and be issued by, insurers licensed to transact the business of insurance under Alaska Statute, Title 21. The policy shall be written on an "occurrence" form and shall not be written as a "claims-made" form unless specifically reviewed and agreed to by the Division of Risk Management, Department of Administration. The State must be named as an additional named insured on the policy with respect to the operations of the permittee on or in conjunction with the permitted premises. A copy must be sent to: parkpermitting@alaska.gov. Please include your permit number (LAS #) in the description box. Email is preferred, but if also being mailed, it can be sent to 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
Attach a Certificate of Commercial General Liability Insurance that meets requirements stated above and lists the State of Alaska as additionally insured.*

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Park Units and Services

Please include all additional areas within the Alaska State Park system you would like to operate as a sport fish guide such as the Kasilof, Deep Creek, Anchor Point, etc. Any other activity will require a seperate permit.
Would you like to add additional areas to your sport fish guide permit authorization?*

No, I am operating within the Kenai River Special Management Area onlyYes, there are other areas I would like to sport fish guide in Alaska State Parks
Add a Park Unit
Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 5 years?*

YesNo
Have you been convicted of more than one misdemeanor violation of a provision of 5 AAC 47 - 5 AAC 75?*

YesNo
Signature
I 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 terms of this permit and understands that the breach of any of the terms is cause for revocation or suspension. By signing this form, the permittee, its agents, and employees agree to conduct the authorized activities under this permit in accordance with the attached general stipulations. special stipulations, and area specific 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.
Signature*

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Date of Signature*

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Kenai River Sport Fishing Guide

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION

NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION

Kenai River Sport Fishing Guide

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION

NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION

Application Supporting Documents

Vehicles and Boats

Permit Stipulations

Commercial General Liability Insurance

Signature