Our Lands
Learn about Choggiung, Ltd. land and acquire a land use permit with our Land Department.
Choggiung Lands
In December 1971, Congress enacted the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA). Under ANCSA, Choggiung, a native village corporation, received 161,280 acres of land in encompassing the greater Dillingham area and extending to Lake Nunavaugaluk, Silver Salmon Creek on the Dillingham Aleknagik Road, Muklung Hills, and land along the banks of the Nushagak River to Black Point.
After merging with Ekuk and Ohgsenakle (Portage Creek) villages, Choggiung’s land base was increased by an additional 138,240 acres in the area from Black Point to the confluence of the Iowithla and Nushagak River, encompassing land surrounding the village of Ekuk to Etolin Point and the mouths of the Snake and Igushik River to Nichols Hills.
Choggiung generally allows the use of its lands by shareholders and non-shareholders for subsistence and recreational activities such as berry picking, hunting, hiking and camping. However, the land area west of the Wood River including the Snake Lake area is restricted. This restriction applies to persons falling within Category III restricting them from hunting of big game (moose and caribou). For questions, please contact the Choggiung Land Department.
Wood cutting is also permitted by shareholders, limiting harvest to dead or fallen spruce. We ask those that use our land to use it with consideration and respect.
Which permit is right for you?
Land-Use Permit
General land use permit for activities including hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, and more. Online applications for this permit are coming soon.
Snake Lake Boat Launch
Apply for daily, seasonal, or annual use of the Snake Lake Boat Launch.
Woodcutting Permit
Shareholder woodcutting permit for personal, non-commercial use.
Update January 1, 2025
Choggiung Limited Land Use Restrictions for Moose and Caribou Hunting
Choggiung Limited has revised its land policy by restricting hunting of big game (moose and caribou) and predator species (brown bear, black bear, and wolf) on Choggiung Limited land along the shoreline of the Nushagak River spanning from Black Point to the confluence of the Iowithla and Nushagak Rivers. This change allows only shareholders of Choggiung Limited and Bristol Bay Native Corporation (BBNC) to hunt big game and predator species during August 20 – 31.
Non-shareholder Nushagak, Togiak, and Wood River watershed residents may access and hunt big game on Choggiung Limited land beginning September 1 through the conclusion of the unit-17c Fall Moose hunt season. Non-shareholder watershed residents may participate in predator hunts during the period outside the unit-17c Fall Moose hunt season.
This policy prohibits non-shareholder / non-watershed residents’ access to Choggiung Limited land and hunting any species during the period August 20 – December 31 and permits access and hunting during the period January 1 – August 19
Choggiung Limited has implemented this restriction to protect and prioritize the subsistence needs of Choggiung Limited and BBNC shareholders.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we continue to manage and preserve the resources of our lands. For more information or to review the Choggiung Limited Land Policy, please contact our office at (907) 842-8143 or email land@choggiung.com.