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Update to Recreational Use Permitting Policy (April 2026)

CIRI updated the recreational use permit administrative fee schedule on April 1, 2026.

Confirmed Shareholders and their Descendants will not be required to pay any fees for recreational use access. However, all individuals accessing CIRI land, including Shareholders and Descendants, are required to obtain a valid recreational use permit.

Many activities will continue to be available at no cost. General recreation permits for activities such as hiking, foraging, lake fishing, cross-country skiing, and similar outdoor activities will not require a permit fee. Personal firewood gathering for individual use will also remain free.

The permit fees for certain activities that involve harvesting wildlife will be revised under the updated fee schedule:

  • Trapping and small game hunting access permits: $100 per month.

  • Big Game Hunting Access permits (includes moose and predator species): $750 per month.

  • Kenai River Shore Fishing and Boat Access (Personal Recreation Only): $50 annual permit.

CIRI prioritizes the use of its lands by Shareholders and Descendants for cultural, subsistence, and recreational purposes. Access opportunities may also be available to the general public when activities align with the corporation's values.

As stewards of the land, CIRI encourages everyone who accesses these lands to treat them with care and respect so they remain a place for recreation, tradition, and connection for generations to come.

Like many rural properties, CIRI land is vulnerable to trespass. Trespass activities run the gamut, from recreational and vehicular trespass to timber harvesting and illegal camping. If you observe trespass activity, gather as much information as you safely can—including time and date of the suspected violation, identifying features of the suspect or vehicle, and location and description of the violation—and report back to CIRI by emailing permitting@ciri.com or calling (907) 274-8638 and leaving a message. (For your protection, do not attempt to confront trespassers.)

If you have questions regarding CIRI’s recreational use permitting policy or any questions for the CIRI Land and Resources department, email permitting@ciri.com.