The sea lions were first discovered on May 16, 2023, shortly after the fishery opened, by members of NOAA’s Protected Resources Division. In coordination with the Alaska Wildlife Troopers, it was determined that the sea lions appeared to be shot—with no...
“With more coastline than all of the Lower 48 states combined, Alaska is uniquely positioned to benefit from a growing marine aquaculture industry,” said NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit. “Aquaculture Opportunity Area identification efforts use the best available science, Indigenous...
“We are so grateful to the Biden Administration that for the first time in almost twenty years, we are starting this fishing season without the threat of the Pebble Mine hanging overhead. Although the EPA has ended the threat of the...
The anticipated count for this period was 79,250 salmon. Salmon runs on the Copper River are nearly two weeks late as demonstrated by low sonar counts and lower-than-expected harvests in the Copper River District commercial drift gillnet fishery. Late run timing...
Each permit is valid for 7 days with a maximum group size of 6 individuals. Permits are free but there is a $6 booking fee that is charged by the permit booking system, www.recreation.gov. Interested parties can reserve their permits online beginning...
he first opportunity will be on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon (NDFL) on the Homer Spit. The second will be Wednesday, June 7 on the Ninilchik River. Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) staff will...