ARTESIA, N.M. (KRQE) – A man from New Mexico is facing charges for illegally obtaining Alaska resident hunting privileges.
Alaska Wildlife Troopers learned that William Miller, 41, of Artesia, had obtained Alaska hunting & sportfishing licenses from 2021 to 2024 when he did not meet the definition of an Alaska resident for hunting and fishing purposes, according to officials.
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Miller is facing 39 charges, including making a false statement on a license application, hunting without a guide as a non-resident, unlawful possession/transportation of game, and season and bag limits for caribou, brown bear, and goat.
His arraignment is set for April 23 in Homer Court.