Rehabilitating injured wildlife in Anchorage requires Alaska Department of Fish and Game permits under 5 AAC 92.029 and, for migratory birds or eagles, additional federal USFWS permits. Untrained possession of wildlife is illegal.
Only permitted rehabilitators may hold injured moose, bears, eagles, raptors, or other wild species. ADF&G issues permits requiring facility standards, veterinary partnerships, and reporting. Bird Treatment and Learning Center (Bird TLC) and Alaska Zoo handle most Anchorage cases. Picking up an injured fawn, calf moose, or fledgling bird, even briefly, can violate AS 16.05.940 and result in seizure plus charges. Residents who find injured wildlife should call ADF&G or AK State Troopers rather than attempting rescue themselves.
Misdemeanor charges with fines up to $5,000, seizure of animals, federal MBTA penalties for migratory birds, and permanent bar from rehab licensing.
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