Gambling in Alaska is covered by Alaska Code, section 11.66.200, et. Engaging in unlawful gambling is considered a violation for the first offense and a class B misdemeanor for the second and subsequent offenses.A computer or mobile device equipped with gambling software could also be considered a gambling device, which constitutes a class A misdemeanor. State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources. 7th Ave, Suite 1360 Anchorage, AK Phone: (907) 269-8400 Fax: (907) 269-8901 TTY: Dial 711 or 800-770-8973.

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Alaska offers four types of fishing. Sport fishing is open to anyone in virtually all of Alaska, while commercial, subsistence, and personal use fishing are limited to certain areas, certain types of gear, or just to Alaska residents.

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Benefits of Fishing to Alaska

Fishing in Alaska comes in multiple flavors. Tens of thousands of people harvest and feast on salmon, halibut, crab, trout, and other varieties of finfish and shellfish under subsistence, personal use, and sport fishing regulations. Connoisseurs of the art of angling try their skills in wilderness and urban settings. Guides, lodges and charter operators provide residents and visitors with memorable fishing experiences and contribute significantly to our tourism industry and economy. Subsistence and personal use fishing support a traditional way of life for many Alaskans. Subsistence fishing provides wild harvests worth hundreds of pounds and thousands of dollars in replacement value at the supermarket.