University to permit hunting on its land

The University of Alaska’s land management office is researching its land-use permitting process to allow hunting west of the Chilkat River, University regional manager Laura Carmack said on Monday.

In October, the university alleged theft and trespassing issues, including hunting while surveying the land in September.

Response from residents who have hunted on unmarked University Land for decades prompted the university to re-consider its ban. In November, university communications specialist, Morgan Howard, said that…