Mammal, Bird & Reptile Permits
Protecting Property, Public Safety, or Migratory Birds

Permits from ADF&G are needed before a person can kill, destroy, relocate, or haze (systematically harass) wild animals that are creating a nuisance or a threat to public safety. Also, any person who kills a wild animal in defense of life or property must file a report and surrender to ADF&G or the Alaska Wildlife Troopers certain animal parts within a prescribed time period.

• Public Safety Permit
  • Application Form (PDF 56 kB)
  • Annual Report Form (Excel file 41 kB)
  • Application to Renew/Amend Public Safety Permit (Word doc 48 kB)
• Permit to Take Foxes for the Protection and Enhancement of Migratory Birds
  • Contact permits section at dfg.dwc.permits@alaska.gov; phone (907) 465-4148.
  • See regulation 5 AAC 92.042.
• Wild Animal Control License
  • Contact permits section at dfg.dwc.permits@alaska.gov; phone (907) 465-4148.
  • See regulation 5 AAC 92.420.
• Defense of Life or Property Mammal Kill Report
  • DLP Report Form (PDF 114 kB)
• Permit to Take Beavers to Control Property Damage
  • Contact your local area office.
  • See regulation 5 AAC 92.041.