With everything else going on in the country, Pebble Mine news shouldn’t be forgotten, especially when the Environmental Protection Agency gets involved. Here’s more from the Washington Post: Rich Nolan, president and chief executive of the National Mining Association, also welcomed the EPA’s determination. “It is encouraging to see the permitting process proceeding as intended … Read more EPA: No Delay In Pebble Mine Timeline
The following is courtesy of Alaskans Own: Sitka, AK – This week, the Alaskans Own Community Supported Fishery (CSF) delivered its first monthly seafood shares to members in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau, Sitka, and Seattle. This summer’s seafood shares will include some of Southeast Alaska’s most prized seafood species, including winter king salmon, coho salmon, halibut, … Read more Sitka Company Delivering Wild Salmon To Consumers In Pandemic
The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: (Ketchikan) – Ketchikan Creek will be open to sport fishing for all species, including king salmon, beginning 12:01 a.m. June 1 through 11:59 p.m. December 31, 2020. The bag and possession limit for king salmon in Ketchikan Creek is two king salmon of … Read more State Will Open Ketchikan Creek To Sportfishing
As salmon runs approach and dip net fisheries attract many anglers to river shorelines, the state’s iconic combat fishing areas become more of a health issue in the era of coronavirus. Here’s KTVA TV with more: Lipka said Fish and Game is receiving calls from residents concerned about safety and potential restrictions in the state’s … Read more How Alaska Will Handle Combat Fishing Concerns
The following is courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service: YAKUTAT, Alaska – Yakutat District Ranger Lee Benson, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, has announced that the Situk River will be closed to the harvest of Chinook Salmon from 12:01 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2020 through 11:59 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2020 due … Read more Situk River Chinook Fishery To Shut Down
The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: (Ketchikan) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish announced today that the bag and possession limit, for all anglers in the terminal waters of Herring Bay from June 1 through July 31, 2020, is increased to three king salmon of … Read more Herring Bay Hatchery King Salmon Limits Increased; Season To Start June 1
The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Ketchikan) – The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish announced today that the bag and possession limit for all anglers in three Ketchikan area terminal harvest areas, is one king salmon, 28 inches or greater in length. For nonresidents, … Read more Ketchikan Terminal Harvest King Salmon Fishing Season Dates Announced