# Alaska Stat. § 16.05.052: Nuisance moose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.052

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 16.05.052
- **Heading:** Nuisance moose
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.052

## Text

The department shall avoid destruction of nuisance moose if a practicable alternative exists for the relocation of the moose to suitable habitat where the moose will not be a nuisance. The commissioner may authorize one or more private individuals or groups to relocate nuisance moose to suitable habitat designated by the department if, upon review and evaluation of a written application and proposal, the commissioner finds that the individual or group is qualified to relocate nuisance moose without undue danger to the public, themselves, or the moose. Before relocating nuisance moose, an authorized individual or group shall provide financial assurances acceptable to the commissioner that will cover the state's reasonable anticipated costs of the relocation and indemnify the state for liability for damages to private persons and property arising from the actions of the individual or group in relocating nuisance moose under this section. The authorized individual or group shall reimburse the state for its costs that arise from relocating nuisance moose. A civil action to recover damages or costs that arise from relocating nuisance moose may not be brought against the state or a political subdivision, officer, or employee of the state. If darts containing narcotics are used to tranquilize moose, all of the darts shall be recovered and properly disposed. In this section, “nuisance moose” means moose designated by the department in an area of concentrated human population that pose a significant risk to the health, safety, or economic well-being of persons in the area.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.010 Commissioner of fish and game.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.020 Functions of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.040 Compensation of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.050 Powers and duties of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.052 Nuisance moose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.052.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.055 On-board observer program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.060 Emergency orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.065 Application extension.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.070 Regulations as evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.080 Limitation of power.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.090 Organization of the department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.092 Fisheries rehabilitation, enhancement, and development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.092.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.094 Duties of section of subsistence hunting and fishing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.094.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.100 Fish and game fund established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.100.md)

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