SHAREHOLDER LANDS
Protecting Cultural and Subsistence Use of Our Lands For Future Generations
Gana-A’Yoo and Gana-A’Yoo Settlement Trust owns 438,000 acres of land located in and surrounding Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato, and Kaltag.
As a steward of the land, the corporation strives to balance protection of cultural resources with management of natural resources. The land is managed to preserve important historic and cultural aspects of our Athabascan heritage. Subsistence is the primary and highest-priority use of our lands.
Permitting
Gana-A’Yoo lands are open for public use only for the following activities, with prior approval from Gana-A’Yoo:
- Sport fishing;
- Short-term camping (not to exceed five (5) consecutive days) | Download Permit Application >;
- Boat launching and landing;
- Picnics; and
- Berry-picking (for subsistence purposes only).
Commercial guiding activities are prohibited on Gana-A’Yoo lands. Non-shareholders are not permitted to hunt on Gana-A’Yoo lands.
All additional uses of Gana-A’Yoo lands require an approved permit. Permits are available to Gana-A’Yoo shareholders and descendants.
- Seasonal Use Permit: Camping for a period of more than five (5) consecutive days or seasonal camping, including subsistence fishing, camping, trapping, and hunting camps. | Download Permit Application >
- Extended Use Campsite Permit: For shareholders and descendants requesting to utilize Gana-A’Yoo lands for extended periods of up to 10 years for the purposes of subsistence activities. | Download Permit Application >
- Timber Use Permit: Shareholders and descendants may apply for personal use (harvesting firewood), commercial use, house logs, and lumber. | Download Permit Application >
Please review, complete, and return permit applications to lands@ganaayoo.com. For more information, feel free to email us or call the corporate office at 907-569-9599.
Trespass
Staying informed about trespassing and actively participating in its enforcement are essential steps in safeguarding the integrity of our lands and upholding the rights of our shareholders.
You can report trespassing by calling 907-569-9599, emailing lands@ganaayoo.com, or completing the form below. For more detailed information about what constitutes trespassing, please refer to our Lands Management Policy Manual or contact us directly with any questions or concerns.
Shareholders, descendants, and residents of Galena, Koyukuk, Nulato, and Kaltag: Please support Gana-A’Yoo’s resource protection efforts by reporting land trespass events by non-shareholders in our subregion.
Share as many of the following trespass event details in the comment box below. You can also write lands@ganaayoo.com, share details with the USFWS Galena office, or even give them to the roving VPSO. Please think Safety First and do not confront trespassers.
- Time and date of trespass event
- GPS coordinates or describe the location
- Boat details: model, frame, cabin, engine type, etc.
- Number of trespassers
- If any Gana-A’Yoo “No Trespass” signs were nearby