The purpose of AS 41.23.050 — 41.23.080 is to establish the area described in AS 41.23.080 as the Ernie Haugen Public Use Area. The Ernie Haugen Public Use Area is established to
- (1) protect and maintain fish and wildlife habitat so that traditional public uses may continue;
- (2) perpetuate and enhance public enjoyment of fishing, hunting, trapping, viewing, and photography;
- (3) perpetuate and enhance general public recreation in a quality environment; and
- (4) allow additional public uses of the area, including personal use wood cutting, when determined compatible with the purposes specified in (1) — (3) of this section.