About the Adak Land Use Permit

Aleut is committed to good stewardship of Unangax̂ lands by protecting our cultural and historical sites to ensure they may be continued to be responsibly accessed and used for generations to come. Aleut’s Land Use Permit program grants access to our ancestral lands on Adak Island. If you plan to hike, hunt, fish, or access coastlines outside the City of Adak, a Land Use Permit is required for all recreational access to Aleut-owned lands. Anyone using these lands without a permit—or entering Aleut-owned buildings regardless of permit status—is considered trespassing under Alaska State law. Aleut shareholders may obtain a permit at no cost, but must still complete the permitting process before accessing corporate land.

For more information regarding what activities are permitted, please contact us.

Permit Information

  • Adak is the only area currently covered by our Land Use Permit. Explore maps of Adak here.
  • A Non-Resident is anyone who does not currently maintain a residence on Adak Island, Alaska.
  • Permit cost is determined based on usage and trip duration. Daily permits are available for $20/day, weekly permits are available for $40/week, and seasonal 6-month permits are available for $60.
  • Aleut shareholders and registered descendants are not charged for land use but are encouraged to complete the permit process.

Adak Recreation Land Use Permit Application

Name
Address
Are you a resident of Adak?
Are you a Shareholder or Registered Descendant of The Aleut Corporation?

Permit Information

*Permit covers immediate family only, including spouse, children, siblings and grandparents.

Agreement and Permitted Use

Guidelines Regarding Necessary Permit Holders:

  1. The following individuals are exempt and are not required to purchase Adak Island Land Use Permits to access The Aleut Corporation's (Aleut) privately owned lands (such lands as depicted on the Adak maps): (a) Shareholders and registered descendants of Aleut (are not charged for land use but are encouraged to complete the permit process). (b) Employees of Aleut who are accessing lands within the scope of their employment with Aleut. (d) Aleut’s tenants, except for access to other Aleut lands not covered under their current lease. (e) Aleut’s contractors who have formal written agreements with Aleut. (f) Any special circumstances, as determined by Aleut’s Vice President of Regional Affairs. (g) Emergency personnel, whether government or voluntary, acting in an emergency.
  2. The following individuals are required to purchase Adak Island Land Use Permits to access Aleut’s privately owned lands (such lands as depicted on the attached maps): For Recreational and Commercial Use (a) Visitors to Adak Island who are members of the general public. (b) Residents of Adak Island who are members of the general public. (c) Employees of Aleut who are accessing lands outside the scope of their employment with Aleut. (d) Government employees at any level, including federal, state, and local officials, and officials of foreign governments. For the avoidance of confusion, governmental employees engaged in official duties are exempt. (e) Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including any branch at any level. For the avoidance of confusion, U.S. Armed Forces personnel engaged in official duties (including but not limited to training exercises, environmental remediation projects, or the like) are exempt. (f) Outdoor Outfitters and Guides/Transportation Services, including but not limited to hunting, fishing (including magnet fishing) and trapping, including their employees and clients. (g) Tourism companies, including but not limited to biking, birding, camping, hiking, and historical sightseeing, including their employees and clients. (h) Commercial cruise lines, one permit per boat is required if a boat is carrying over 30 crew and passengers. Permits are required for crew and passengers if boat is carrying 30 or fewer crew and passengers. (i) Contractors performing work for a party other than Aleut but who need to cross Aleut’s privately owned lands to perform their work. (j) Employees of schools, colleges, universities, institutions, and private and public corporations who wish to explore Adak Island for potential educational, research or commercial uses.
  3. #1 and #2 above include U.S. and non-U.S. residents, as applicable.
  4. If there are any questions regarding these guidelines, please contact the Aleut Lands Department via phone at 907-561-4300.

Agreement:

Applicant hereby applies for a permit to enter and use the following sites ("Sites") owned by The Aleut Corporation (Aleut). Applicant understands that (s)he and all members of (his)(her) party will be traveling across Aleut lands at their own risk. Applicant and all members of applicant's party hereby release Aleut from any and all liability for injury, property damage, or economic loss resulting from arising out of activities conducted pursuant to this permit. Applicants and all adult party members must sign this permit prior to land use. For your safety, please file a hiking plan with a friend or family member.

Site:

All Aleut lands, roads, and trails (excluding leased and developed properties) see map for details.

Permitted Use:

  1. Applicant is hereby granted a limited non-exclusive use permit ("Permit") to enter, occupy, and use the Site, only (a) on the date(s) and times, (b) for the uses and activities described herein ("Permitted use"). This permit may be revoked by Aleut or any Aleut entity at any time and for any reason without advance notice or liability to Applicant. Applicant shall obtain a copy of the approved Permit from Aleut and pay any required User Fee before entering the Site and commencing its Permitted Use. Applicant shall always keep a copy of this Permit in Applicant's possession while occupying the Site and shall show it to Aleut or Aleut entity or the City of Adak upon request.
  2. Permit holder agrees not to leave any refuse or other material on Aleut lands. Permit holder further agrees not to disturb the natural habitat in any way.

Prohibited Uses:

The Military Reservations (Parcel 4) is a restricted area known to contain live ordnance. No access is allowed. The following uses and activities are prohibited on or about the Site without express prior written consent of TAC, which may be withheld: ATV's and/or Vehicles (except on existing roads and trails at Husky Pass and Shagak Bay).

(a) discharging of explosives or fireworks, (b) blocking or otherwise obstructing a public or private road or trail, (c) storing, discharging, releasing or spilling any petroleum product or other hazardous material, (d) building or making any type of fire, bonfire, or barbeque, (e) parking of vehicle, other than along a permitted public right of way, (f) Littering, waste nuisances or graffiti, and disturbing the natural contour of the land, (g) digging or destruction of vegetation, (h) disturbing archaeological sites.

Payment of Fees:

The Applicant further understands and agrees that the permit shall only become valid once the requisite fees and charges associated with the permit application have been received and processed by The Aleut Corporation. Until such payment is received and confirmed, the permit remains pending and does not grant any rights or privileges.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems:

Applicant agrees to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations with respect to usage of drones (unmanned aircraft systems). Applicant shall not fly any drones near the Adak Island airport, and shall comply with all laws and regulations that set forth the requisite distance and any other airspace restrictions with respect to the airport.

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