A permit will be issued that includes a unique permit number at the time of registration. The unique permit number remains with the permit holder/ice house and will be reissued when the permit is renewed annually. This permit number must be displayed on the side and on the roof of the ice house with numbers that are at least 12 inches high and 1 inch wide and are plainly visible in a color that contrasts with the background.

Trout Unlimited Alaska is launching a new fundraising campaign – “Fish It Forward” – to promote Bristol Bay and the Tongass.

Here’s the press release from the Center for Biological Diversity: ANCHORAGE, Alaska— The Biden administration cemented a climate victory today by not appealing a federal district court decision halting ConocoPhillips’ Willow Master Development Plan. Willow would be the largest oil-and-gas drilling project in the Alaskan Arctic and would be located in a vast and biodiverse landscape in the […]

The 3rd Annual Silver Salmon Derby, sponsored by Haines Sportsmen’s Association, is underway now through October 29. The current leaders are Robert Jennings and Olen Larsen, tied with a 13.05 lb. fish each. Alex Weerasinghe leads the Youth category (10.0 lb.), and Steve Anderson leads the Fly Rod category (12.3 lb.). Tickets are $25, available at the Alaska Sport Shop and Outfitter Sporting Goods.

The meeting is open to the public, via liveRe video stream available on the Board of Game website at www.boardofgame.adfg.alaska.gov. The committee is seeking written and oral comment from the public about virtual board meetings, especially the public participation process. Anyone wishing to testify must register no later than Friday, October 29, 2021 at www.boardofgame.adfg.alaska.gov, or by contacting ADF&G Boards Support at (907) 465-6098.  

This potential purchase is a tremendous opportunity to protect a critical sub watershed in the greater Copper River Delta, the largest contiguous wetland on the West coast of North America and critical habitat for wild salmon and other anadromous fish, terrestrial wildlife, and migratory birds. In addition, this area is the ancestral homeland of the Eyak people. 

Back in the early days it was all about caribou, where catching a glimpse of brown bodies and white manes on the tundra was the ultimate. Taking that “symbol” of Alaska was my primary goal back then, but to see a sea of antlers each time I went out was a sight unto itself.

Longtime Alaska politician and “fish czar” Clem Tillion has passed away at the age of 96.

“We look forward to getting started on the long-term solution at Pretty Rocks. Meanwhile, Denali is ready for visitors in 2022. We will continue to have access to great wildlife viewing, views of Denali, front-country trails, and backcountry hiking and camping,” said Brooke Merrell, deputy superintendent