Kodiak is an important environmental asset which affects the fishing
industry, particularly salmon fishing, and the island is coveted by hunters
worldwide for its unique Kodiak bear and other game animals, there are strict
laws governing fishing and hunting activities as well as hiking near spawning
streams. Both the Department and the city maintain websites and publish
brochures to help communicate these strictly enforced laws. All of the city's
hotels and businesses have these materials in prominent areas for guests and
licenses can be purchases in the city's main sporting goods store and online
