If he was a wildlife or park ranger then maybe an exemption? I've seen on TV where Alaska wildlife rangers will ticket people for feeding the wildlife.
Went there once. While walking around a small town observing the homes I spotted a totem on top of one. It was topped with a carving of a raven. While spending a minute or two admiring the sculptor's carving skill the huge bird turned towards me and launched into a loud belligerant cacophony. Startled me good enough to still remember that.