Raised In Alaska: How To Care For Cast-Iron Cooking Tools
Our friends at Raised In Alaska head for the kitchen to show you how to care for that cast-iron skillet you can use to prepare your fish or game. ...
Month: May 2023
Governor Signs Bill Offering Disabled Veterans Free Trapping Licenses
Gov. Mike Dunleavy's signature paved the way for Alaska's disabled veterans to obtain a free fur trapping license. ...
Alaska Environment On Supreme Court Decision That Would Remove Federal Wetlands Protection
“This Supreme Court decision represents a misguided interpretation of the Clean Water Act -- our nation’s bedrock environmental law for more than 50 years. Congress explicitly referenced wetlands in the Clean Water Act, and courts have generally interpreted the law’s scope...
Coastal Villages Region Fund Acquires Homer Boat/Snowmachine Company
“This acquisition deepens our investment in Southcentral Alaska, a growing hub of operations and service for our fleet, and especially important to Alaska’s coastal and upriver residents who live subsistence lifestyles,” said Eric Deakin, CEO of Coastal Villages Region Fund. ...
NOAA Updates NMFS’ Next Steps In Southeast Alaska Trolling Fleet Legal Battle
On May 22, 2023, NMFS filed a response in support of the State’s motion for a stay pending appeal. NMFS argues that a stay pending appeal is warranted because the district court gave undue weight to any conservation benefits from the...
Petersburg Fishing Guides Facing Dozens Of State Violation Charges
A Petersburg lodge's guides are facing several state and federal fishing violations. ...
‘Juiced’ Commercial Fishing Boats? Alaska State Troopers Are Looking At You
Alaska Public Media on Alaska Wildlife Troopers checking commercial fishing boats so they don't include performance-enhancing features. ...
ADFG Announces Open Comment Period and Listening Sessions for Federal Fishery Disaster Spend Plans
Given the number of affected fisheries, the Department has opened an initial public comment period that will be open through June 30, 2023. The Department will host two virtual listening sessions on June 14 and 15, 2023, to receive initial input...