Our land is our Corporation’s most valuable asset and our Shareholders’ most important resource. Our people have lived off the land of the Middle Kuskokwim for generations. To help ensure that the land continues to provide nourishment and cultural enrichment for present and future generations, TKC is committed to being responsible stewards. One way we do that is by implementing land-use permitting requirements for both Shareholders and non-Shareholders.
Shareholder Permits
Annual
Campsite Permit
Shareholder has access to a campsite location on Corporation land by filling out the Campsite Permit Application, providing a location, paying the $100 application fee, and renewing their location annually.
PERSONAL House
Log Permit
Shareholder has access to one of the six designated logging sites noted in the application. This permit is for harvesting of logs to mill or use for building of private structures, not to be sold or bartered. No fee required.
Commercial
Firewood Permit
Shareholder has access to TKC land to harvest wood for profit. The permit is valid for up to 10 cords of wood or for that calendar year; whichever ends first. Shareholder fee of $100
Shareholders DO NOT need any type of land permits from TKC for harvesting firewood for personal use, for recreational camping, or subsistence activities such as moose hunting, berry picking, fishing, etc.
Non-Shareholder Permits
Recreational Permit
Non-Shareholder has overland access across TKC lands only for recreational use including sport fishing, temporary camping and berry picking. Permit is $100 for the calendar year.
Personal Use Firewood
Non-Shareholder has access to cut up to eight cords of firewood for personal use in home/steambath (not to be sold or bartered or for commercial use). Permit is $100 and is valid for 12 months or when 8 cords is harvested, whichever comes first.
Personal House Log Permit
Non-Shareholder has access to one of six designated logging sites for harvesting logs to mill or use for building of private structures (not to be sold or bartered or for commercial use). Permit is valid for up to 200 logs and there is a fee of $5.00 per log.
- Recreational permits are not to be used for harvesting firewood
- If non-Shareholders are crossing TKC land to access wood on state/federal land, they will still need to get a recreational permit
- A recreational permit is not needed if non-Shareholder is getting the personal-use firewood permit
Permitting FAQs
Do I need a permit to cross TKC land to access fishing?
Yes, a TKC permit is needed for non-shareholders. TKC offers a Recreational Use permit for uses such as overnight camping and crossing TKC land to access sport fishing.
Can I fish on the gravel bar beside the river without a TKC permit?
Yes, fishing is allowed on the gravel bar without a TKC permit. The submerged land under the river and up to the high water mark is owned by the State of Alaska and is open to the public.
What is the high water mark and where is that mark located?
Generally, the high water mark is past the river gravel and grasses where vegetation such as Willows start. Land past the high water mark is the beginning of the TKC property boundary. Access beyond the high water mark requires a permit for non-shareholders.
Does each member of my family need a separate TKC Recreational Use Permit?
No, this TKC permit covers the applicant and his or her immediate family, as long as they are traveling together.
For subsistence harvesting, such as berry picking, do I need a TKC permit?
If you are a non-shareholder, yes. If you are a TKC Shareholder, no.
Can I get a sport fishing license from TKC?
No, TKC does not provide sport fishing or hunting licenses. Fishing and hunting licenses are issued from the State of Alaska.