I just read the regs there is a difference between alien and nr us citizen. a nr citizen of the united states which is a person that doesnt live in alaska but from another us state can hunt everything but sheep ,grizzly or goats without a guide.
Originally Posted by
Alvasin
Just got a call back from the Trooper. The distinction is in fact one of residence. If you are a resident here by definition, you get to hunt after you've been in Alaska for 12 months and meet all the regs -- makes no difference whether you are a US citizen or a "resident alien". If you just drop in to hunt and you're from another country, you have to hire an outfitter regardless of species being hunted.
So I've learned a new thing today...