Alaska Wildlife Troopers

The primary mission of the Division of Alaska Wildlife Troopers is to protect Alaska’s Natural Resources through the enforcement of wildlife statutes and regulations.

49,000+

Resource User Contacts

Wildlife Troopers Statewide

Patrol Detachments

Boating Fatalities

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Public resources

File Crime Report

Non-emergency online reporting

Anonymous Tips

Crime & wildlife violation tips

F&G Regulations

Current fishing and hunting regulations

Licenses

Fishing & huting licenses issued by ADF&G

Roadkill Salvage

Signup to salvage roadkill in your region

Victim Resources

Resources for victims of crime

Request Records

Request copies of AST records and digital evidence

Alaska Wildlife Safeguard

With only 90 Alaska Wildlife Troopers covering the entire state, we need your help protecting Alaska’s word class fish and wildlife resources. Report wildlife violations, including poaching, illegal fishing, illegal trapping, or any suspected wildlife law violation, to help hold violators accountable and protect Alaska’s natural resources for future generations.

1-800-478-3377
Violations in Progress

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After the Fact / Past Reports

Patrol

Troopers provide frontline law enforcement services across Alaska, responding to calls and protecting communities statewide.

Wildlife Investigations Unit

Specialized investigators handle serious and complex cases, including commercial fishing, residency, and guide investigations.

Vessel Section

DPS utilizes 17 vessels that range in size from 25′ to 165′ to patrol Alaska’s coastlines and resources.

Search and Rescue

Troopers coordinate and conduct search and rescue operations to locate and assist people in distress across Alaska’s vast terrain.

Become an Alaska Wildlife Trooper

Join the elite ranks of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers. Serve Alaskans while experiencing a law enforcement career unlike any other. Patrol terrain from Southeast rainforests to the Arctic, from remote villages to urban centers. A four-month, paid residential academy in Sitka prepares you for the best job in law enforcement.

$126K

Avg. First Year Salary

22.5%

Retirement Match

Minimum Age

$10K

For Moving Expenses

Ready to rise to the challenge?

Applications open year-round. Find current openings, requirements, and learn more about the application process.

Latest News

Illegal cross-border sheep harvest leads to major convictions in the Yukon and Alaska

Two thinhorn sheep illegally harvested in a cross-border poaching case were returned to the Yukon during a May 12 to 13 meeting of enforcement officials from the Yukon and Alaska, reaffirming the territory’s ongoing partnership and collaboration in wildlife protection.

Contact DPS

Call 911 in an Emergency

Find and Contact Your Closest Alaska State Trooper Office & Dispatch Center

DPS Headquarters
5700 East Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 269-5511

Report Employee Conduct

You can report employee conduct to any DPS office or employee. You can also report employee conduct securely online to the Office of Professional Standards here.