Knik River Public Use Area
Enforcement
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pro-actively developing a comprehensive law enforcement strategy for the Knik River Public Use Area (KRPUA).
A key component of this strategy involves routine patrols by DNR Peace Officers, the Alaska State Troopers and Wildlife Troopers.
For many years a variety of unlawful activities have occurred on lands throughout the Knik River corridor, including but not limited to, resource degradation,
vehicle burnings, garbage dumping, hazardous waste disposal, vandalism, under age drinking, litter, reckless target shooting, and tree cutting.
In an effort to get better compliance from users of the area, DNR has prioritized their law enforcement on five key fronts,
1) regular State Trooper patrols, 2) rules that are enforceable through ticket citations, 3) on site public education/outreach,
4) signage, and 5) annual community cleanup events.
DNR encourages everyone enjoying our state lands to act responsibly and adhere to area wide rules. Groups or individuals found violating land use rules will be subject to citation(s). For a list of 'Citable Offenses' click on the link below.
If you witness a crime taking place call 9-11 to report the offense.
Know your location, and be prepared to tell dispatch your name and contact information.
Not knowing your exact location makes it difficult for dispatch to locate the crime scene.
If the crime involves a vehicle(s) try to get a license plate(s) numbers, get a good description of the violators
(describe colors, make, model, clothes colors, hats, size, age, etc.). Safety first, never put yourselves in harm's way to get information.
If you feel like you're in danger then leave the scene immediately and find help.
- Citable Offenses – 2021 (PDF)
- Investigation Report (PDF)
- Target Shooting Restrictions (map) (PDF)
Trooper Enforcement Statistics
| Fiscal Year | Hours | Routine Contacts |
Enforcement Contacts |
Warnings | Citations | Arrests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 181 | 375 | 74 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 917 | 2,579 | 422 | 125 | 22 | |
| 2009 | 1,895 | 4,981 | 430 | 81 | 9 | |
| 2010 | 427 | 1,159 | 173 | 27 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 365 | 473 | 68 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 1,469 | 4,105 | 403 | 112 | 8 | |
| 2013 | 1,499 | 2,357 | 312 | 60 | 8 | |
| 2014 | 983 | 2,036 | 429 | 80 | 3 | |
| 2015 | 1,277 | 3,445 | 644 | 207 | 15 | |
| 2016 | 1,185 | 2,578 | 496 | 189 | 14 | |
| 2017 | 507 | 1,800 | 178 | 35 | 4 | |
| 2018 | 1,061 | 3,004 | 454 | 295 | 47 | 9 |
| 2019 | 569 | 1,317 | 271 | 163 | 26 | 21 |
| 2020 | 352 | 1,103 | 230 | 218 | 45 | 6 |
| 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 240 | 341 | 111 | 86 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 176 | 401 | 25 | 37 | 2 | 1 |
| total on 12-1-2023 | 13,102 | 5,424 | 26,959 | 4,428 | 1,048 | 128 |
| Annual Average | 818.87 | 1233.20 | 168.944 | 276.75 | 65.50 | 8.00 |
| Average Per Hour | 1.51 | 2.06 | 0.34 | 0.08 | 0.01 |
Defined Terms:This data set does not cover citations or violations under Alaska Statute and Regulations outside of 11 AAC 96.016(b)(c).
Hours: These comprise the billed hours of the Alaska State Troopers and Wildlife Troopers for each fiscal year.
Routine: This data set was created to cover contacts that State Troopers have in which they speak with the public, but do not gather identifiable information (i.e. Driver's License)
Enforcement: When contact is made to correct behavior that does not adhere to the Knik River Public Use Area Management Plan.
Warnings: This is when a warning is given to an individual in lieu of a citation under 11 AAC 96.016(b)(c).
Citations: A contact in which a citation is given under KRPUA regulations 11 AAC 96.016(b)(c).
Arrests: An criminal arrest under Alaska Statute and Regulations outside of 11 AAC 96.016(b)(c).