The use of CIRI lands requires an approved permit. Please complete and return the permit request.
APPLY FOR LAND PERMIT / ACCESS EXISTING LAND PERMIT
Every person with a CIRI land use permit is required to submit a report at the end of their permitted access dates.
FILE A LAND USE PERMIT POST-ACTIVITY REPORT
Update to Recreational Use Permitting Policy (April 2026)
CIRI will update the recreational use permit administrative fee schedule beginning 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.
Land Use
Potential users may access CIRI land on a limited basis with written permission. Guides, hunters and anglers, campers, tour operators, photographers, scientists, dog mushers and other outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to respect CIRI land and contact the CIRI Land and Resources Department to learn more about land use policies.
Permitting is required for all CIRI land use.
Unauthorized use of CIRI land is prohibited and trespassing is prosecuted to the full extent of the law. CIRI advertises and posts warnings about the location of its private lands. Land inspections of CIRI land are conducted on a regular basis to prevent unauthorized use.
Some of CIRI’s land parcels are adjacent to village lands. If you wish to use village corporation lands, contact the appropriate village representative directly.
CIRI Land and Resources Department
P.O. Box 93330
Anchorage, AK 99509-3330
Phone: (907) 263-5140
Fax: (907) 263-5559
Maps can be obtained from the BLM or USGS. For your convenience links are provided below. Hunters and anglers may contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for game management unit boundaries. All federal, state and local regulations and laws apply to any CIRI land use.