Bear wrestling is not explicitly listed among Alaska’s statutes, unlike in Alabama where promoting or participating in bear wrestling matches is a felony. Alaska’s wildlife laws focus on regulated hunting rather than wrestling or baiting bears for sport, with bear-baiting allowed under certain state hunting reforms.​
Other Unusual Prohibited Activities
Alaska enforces quirky local ordinances alongside wildlife protections.
Whispering in someone’s ear while moose hunting is illegal to ensure hunter safety and focus.​
Pushing a live moose out of a moving airplane or viewing moose from an airplane on the same day as hunting is banned to protect wildlife and prevent unfair advantages.​
Waking a sleeping bear to take a photo is prohibited, emphasizing respect for wildlife.​
City-Specific Oddities
Local rules add unique restrictions.
In Fairbanks, riding a motorcycle at night (11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) is illegal if it disturbs others, and moose cannot reproduce on city streets.​
Anchorage bans living in a trailer while it’s being hauled or tying a dog to a car roof.​
Children cannot build snowmen taller than themselves on school property to aid rescue efforts in heavy snow.​
These laws often stem from safety, wildlife conservation, or noise concerns, though some remain unenforced relics.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.beardefenders.org/alaska)
[2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear-baiting)
[3](https://thealaskafrontier.com/weird-laws-in-alaska/)
[4](https://www.thealaskalife.com/blogs/news/10-of-the-strangest-most-ridiculous-laws-in-alaska)
[5](https://biologicaldiversity.org/w/news/press-releases/lawsuit-challenges-alaska-board-of-game-plan-to-gun-down-bears-2025-11-10/)
