A Native group – the Tanana Chiefs Conference – requested to Alaska Department of Fish and Game to open up an Interior moose hunt after fear of a food shortage. Here’s more from the Fairbanks News-Miner: Most villages in Interior Alaska...
The following is courtesy of Alaska Department of Fish and Game: There appears to be some confusion regarding an announcement the Department made today regarding sport and personal use fishing. The Department understands the value of these activities to Alaskans and...
The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: (Fairbanks) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is opening Polaris Lake, located on Eielson Air Force Base (EAFB), to catch-and-release sport fishing for all fish species effective 12:01...
The Alaska Board of Fisheries appointed Abe Williams to its board. Williams is a fourth-generation commercial fisherman. He’s also the director of regional affairs for the Pebble Partnership, which wants to build a mine in the Bristol Bay region, which has...
The following is courtesy of the Alaska Board of Game: Notice is given that the Alaska Board of Game (Board) is calling a special meeting via teleconference on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 1:30 pm. The purpose of the special meeting...
The potential to spread COVID-19 among Alaska fishing boats prompted a letter to Governor Mike Dunleavy in consideration of shutting down the Bristol Bay fishing season. Here’s more from KTUU: Both the city council and the tribal council had previously passed...
The state of Alaska’s dramatic decision last week to close all bear hunting – Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commssioner Doug Vincent-Lang quickly changed the state’s tune that day and kept resident bear hunting open – nonresidents aren’t able to...
Here’s a little more about the plans and attempt to keep workers safe while the virus continues to spread from the Associated Press: The goal is to standardize new health guidelines and corresponding procedures for each fishery to ensure fishermen and...