Permits Overview
Thank you for ensuring you have obtained the correct land use permit for your desired use of Choggiung Ltd. Lands. All uses of Choggiung Ltd lands require a permit. The permit is used for communicating the rules associated with our lands and to account for use of our lands for funding and grant opportunities.
All permits may be obtained in-person from our main office in Dillingham, the upriver Headquarters on the Nushagak River, and at the Caretakers Quarters located at Snake Lake.
Land Accessor Categories
Please see the below categories to determine which type of permit you are eligible for. If you have any questions, please contact us.
The following will have full access to all activities on Choggiung Ltd. Lands that are not restricted to commercial use only:
- Choggiung Ltd. Shareholders, descendants, and spouses.
- Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) Shareholders, descendants, and spouses
With restrictions, the following have full access to all activities on Choggiung Ltd. lands that are not restricted to commercial use only. They must be a resident** of the community and provide proof of shareholder or member status.Fees may apply.
- ANCSA Corporation Shareholders other than Choggiung Ltd. and BBNC, descendants, and spouses.
- Tribal Members, descendants, and spouses.
Non-shareholders are allowed full access to all activities on Choggiung Ltd. lands that are not restricted to commercial use only; however, only have limited access only on land west of the Wood River. Limited access does not allow for the hunting of big game i.e., moose and caribou. Limited access only allows for all other activities associated with and including the foraging of plants, berries, and the hunting of small game.
If a Shareholder is unable to participate in big game hunting, a Special Permit shall be issued to a non-shareholder proxy holder if the following are met:
- Shareholder is blind, 65 years of age or older, physically disabled, or who is developmentally disabled may be eligible to have a resident** hunt for them.
- Proxy must present a completed and approved ADF&G Proxy Authorization Form.
Permit Types & Applications
Shareholders of Choggiung Ltd. and BBNC, descendants, and spouses are exempted from fees (except for boat launch fees). All others, including Category II and Category III, are subject to the following fee schedule. You may apply and pay online for a permit, or visit our Dillingham Office.
Type
Activities
Permit Fee
Jan 1 - Dec 31
Season May-Sep
Annual
$100 - Season
$300 - Annual
Additional Fees:
- If purchased from a Choggiung Land Use Permit Agent while the agent is on patrol: double the regular fee
- If asked to have Choggiung Limited bill for permit fee: $30 additional
- Day Land Use Permits and Camping/Hunting Permits do not include boat launch access. A separate permit must be purchased for this activity.
Nushagak River Land Use Program
In a spectacular display of nature, the worlds largest run of King Salmon return yearly to the Nushagak River, attracting anglers from around the world. The Nushagak also hosts runs of chum, sockeye, pink, silver salmon and native populations of rainbow, grayling, char, pike and white fish. The relatively uncrowded river and its abundance of fish is what makes the Nushagak a unique destination for avid anglers.
Through its Nushagak River Land Use Program, Choggiung allows private and a limited amount of commercial permits to utilize its land along the Nushagak River. Choggiung monitors its land and land owned by Bristol Bay Native Corporation, Ekwok, and Stuyahok village corporations along the Nushagak River. This provides consistent monitoring for trespassing from Dillingham to Harris Creek on the Nuyakuk River and up the Mulchatna River to the confluence of the New Stuyahok River. Individual Land Use Permits can be obtained at Choggiung’s office in Dillingham and Nushagak River Headquarters just below Portage Creek.
Which permit is right for you?
Land-Use Permit
General land use permit for activities including hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, and more. Online applications for this permit are coming soon.
Snake Lake Boat Launch
Apply for daily, seasonal, or annual use of the Snake Lake Boat Launch.
Woodcutting Permit
Shareholder woodcutting permit for personal, non-commercial use.
