“State and tribal wildlife action plans have lacked critical funding for far too long.” Gale continued. “RAWA’s scope and potential benefits are unprecedented. This legislation will finally equip states and tribes to draw on a broad range of proven management practices,...
“The Alaska Bycatch Review Task Force’s work is underway, and they are committed to finding long-term, sustainable solutions to aid in the region’s salmon runs. I thank our partners, our diligent employees with the Department of Fish and Game, and our...
“Although the king salmon counts in the Ninilchik River did improve some over the last week, they are still lagging behind what’s needed for escapement and broodstock goals,” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “Closing the fishery will also provide the...
“Right now, with all indicators we have available, these Cook Inlet king salmon runs are projecting to be the lowest escapements we’ve seen in all of the Kenai Peninsula streams,” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “Closing king salmon sport fishing...
The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Kasilof River Sport Fishing for King Salmon is Closed Through July 15 and is Restricted to Catch-and-Release Beginning July 16 (Soldotna) – In order to conserve Kasilof River king salmon,...
Forty-eight sea turtle sightings were recorded in Alaska between 1963 and 2020. Occasionally rumors surface of unreported sightings or human interaction. A great way to protect sea turtles is to share knowledge. Anyone can report a sea turtle sighting. Knowing more...
Mulcaire said that she and her family had been out fishing all week and their patience paid off as they caught not just one big halibut but three nice size halibut in about 12 minutes on their last day out. “I...