Sec. 44.37.020. - Duties of department with respect to natural resources. - Alaska Statutes

(a) The Department of Natural Resources shall administer the state program for the conservation and development of natural resources, including forests, parks, and recreational areas, land, water, agriculture, soil conservation, and minerals including petroleum and natural gas, but excluding commercial fisheries, sport fish, game, and fur-bearing animals in their natural state.

(b) The Department of Natural Resources shall administer and maintain a recording system established under the laws of this state.