Where can I obtain a permit to use easement land along Can I start my visit prior to June 10 and extend it into the Karluk River Karluk River and Karluk Lake? limited entry period or, conversely, start my visit during the ▪Unguided visitors can apply for a free Refuge permit by visiting limited entry period and extend it past July 15? Land Status & Public Use Information the Refuge headquarters office located at 1390 Buskin River Road, ▪Yes, however, in both cases you will need to have a limited entry Kodiak, , 99615 or calling the Refuge at (907) 487-2600 or permit for the period of your visit between June 10 and July 15, This information pertains mainly to unguided use on the Karluk toll-free at (888) 408-3514. and also a registration permit for any time spent outside of the River. If you are a guide or client of a guide, please contact ▪Guided visitors need to obtain a land use permit from Koniag, limited entry period. Koniag, Inc. for more information. Inc.'s authorized guides. For a listing of guides contact Koniag Will visitors permitted during the limited entry period who Located on the southwest end of approximately Inc. at the previously listed address or telephone number. encounter weather delays lose time from their allotted trip? one hour by air from the city of Kodiak, the Karluk River area Are there limits on the number of permits available to un- ▪No. Visitors prevented from accessing easement land to start their provides excellent opportunities for fishing, hunting, hiking, guided and guided visitors? trip because of poor weather will be allowed a permit extension. wildlife viewing, and other wilderness activities. ▪Yes, but only between June 10 and July 15, called the limited For example, a party permitted for a 5-day trip between July 1-5 The Karluk River is 22 miles long and is located within the entry period, which coincides with the peak of the king salmon who, due to poor weather, was unable to access the Karluk until boundary of the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge except for the run. During this period, daily permits will be limited to 28 for July 3, would be granted a 2-day extension to allow them to lower 8 miles. Koniag, Inc. owns the majority of the land adjacent unguided visitors and 42 for guided visitors. complete the originally planned 5-day trip. to the river and the northern portion of Karluk Lake while the I am planning several trips to the Karluk River this year Karluk IRA Tribal Council owns the land adjacent to the lower 3 ▪During the remainder of the year, referred to as the registration period, there are no daily or overall limits on the number of guided during the registration period. Do I need a new permit for miles of the Karluk River and the Karluk Lagoon. Public use trail each of these trips? and site easements were reserved at intervals along the river to and unguided visitors. provide reasonable access to the remaining public land and major What can I do if I don’t receive a permit for the time period I ▪Yes. waterways. Land ownership, trail, and site easement information applied for? Are there any other rules or special conditions that I should be is shown on the attached map. In 2002 Koniag, Inc., Kodiak ▪If you applied for, but were not awarded a limited entry permit, aware of? Refuge and the State of Alaska signed an agreement creating a you can reapply for any remaining permits for other dates. ▪Yes. At the bottom of your permit is a list of special conditions conservation easement zone on Koniag land surrounding Karluk Can I apply for an easement zone permit more than one year that you must abide by when accessing and using easement lands. Lake and around the portion of Karluk River within the Refuge Please take time to read and become familiar with them. boundary. To facilitate public use of this zone, the Refuge in advance of my planned visit? implemented a cost-free permit system for unguided users of land ▪No. However, applications may be submitted after November 1 I am planning on floating the Karluk River to Karluk Lagoon. within ½ mile of Karluk Lake and Karluk River (see map). Note for the following year. Where can I camp along the river once I am downstream of the refuge boundary? that use of Karluk IRA land requires a separate permit available Can I apply for more than one trip during the limited entry from them. period? ▪Once you obtain a Refuge permit unguided users are allowed to camp for a single night at any one of the following 3 designated Following are answers to some frequently asked questions ▪No. regarding access and use of Karluk Lake and River for public overnight campsites (see map): recreation. Can I apply for a group (party) permit and submit one 1. Fire Ring Hole 2. Canoe Rock 3. Shasta Creek application for the members in my party, or do I have to submit a separate application for each person? ▪Additionally, you may camp for a single night at a one-acre public When do I need to get a Refuge permit to use Karluk River easement located between the second and third designated and Karluk Lakeshore? ▪During the limited entry period, a single application can be campsites. submitted for a group. ▪A permit is required at all times to use easement land within ½ Where can I camp in Karluk Lagoon as I end my trip? mile of Karluk Lake and Karluk River for recreational purposes. ▪During the registration period, each visitor must complete a separate permit application form. ▪There is a one-acre public easement, located at the float plane Are there any other permits I will need for the Karluk River pick-up site along the northeast shore of Karluk Lagoon that can be downstream of the Refuge boundary? How long can I stay? used as a campsite for a single night. Fifteen acres of state-owned ▪No additional permit is needed if you have obtained the ▪A maximum stay of 7 days is allowed during the limited entry land located along the southeast shore of the lagoon (directly appropriate Refuge permit and plan on floating and fishing the period, including 6 days within the easement zone and 1 day across from the public easement - see map) are also available for Karluk River between the Refuge boundary and Karluk Lagoon downstream of the Refuge boundary. public use, including camping for up to 14 consecutive days. during your last day. As part of your Refuge permit, you also are ▪There is no limit on length of stay during the registration period. permitted to camp for a single night at any one of 3 designated Are there limits on group size? overnight campsites (see map) adjacent to the river on Koniag, Inc. land. An additional permit is needed if, at any time, you wish ▪During the limited entry period, group size is limited to a total of to access and use Karluk Tribal Council land. For more 6 persons. information contact: ▪During the registration period, there is no limit on group size.

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