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Examinations
EXAMINATION DATE(S) & LOCATION
- GMU examinations are given in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.
- Registered Guide-Outfitter qualification examination is held in the same location as a Board meeting.
Type of Examination |
Date(s) |
Application Deadline |
| GMU Certification |
June 13, 2008 |
April 29, 2008 |
| GMU Certification |
Sep. 12, 2008 |
July 29, 2008 |
| GMU Certification |
Dec. 11, 2008 |
Oct. 27, 2008 |
| Registered Guide-Outfitter |
Dec. 11-12, 2008 |
Aug. 13, 2008 |
Registered Guide-Outfitter must receive 8 favorable recommendations including at least two for each of any three years postmarked by October 27, 2008 in order to be considered for scheduling of the December 11-12, 2008 examination.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Application, fees, and all supporting documents must be postmarked by the deadline date noted above.
EXAMINATION STUDY MATERIAL
REGISTERED GUIDE-OUTFITTER QUALIFICATION EXAMINATION
The Registered Guide-Outfitter Qualification examination will consist of a written examination and a practical examination testing the applicant’s knowledge on:
- Big Game Commercial Services Board statutes and regulations (AS 08.54 and 12 AQAC 75);
- Alaska Department of Fish and Game hunting statutes and regulations;
- Trophy judging of actual horns and antlers using the Boone and Crockett or Safari Club International scoring system;
- Aging of animals. This portion is an oral examination. Applicants will be expected to answer life cycle questions, such as birth, weight and height at various ages, sexual maturity, average, etc.;
- Sexing of Mountain Goats and bears. This portion is an oral examination. Applicants will be expected to answer questions related to this topic; and
- Caping a big game animal. Application must provide a visual recording of the applicant caping a big game animal. No domestic animals. Visual Recording Instruction Sheet.
GAME MANAGEMENT UNIT CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
The Game Management Unit Certification examination is a written examination testing the applicant’s knowledge on terrain, game, geography, transportation, logistics, and land ownership.
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