Jean R. Matson v. State Alaska

Jean Matson, a setnetter, was denied a limited entry permit for the Southeast Alaska drift gill net fishery ("gill net fishery") after the Board of Fish and Game closed the Southeast Alaska set net fishery ("set net fishery"). Matson challenged the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commissions ("Commissions") regulation under which his application was Judged and appealed the Commissions denial of his permit. The superior court, Judge Rodger W. Pegues, upheld the regulation. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for a hearing in accordance with this opinion.