“The people and cultures of Bristol Bay are directly tied to clean water and intact habitat. Without it, the natural resources we depend on — salmon, berries, moose, caribou — would not be available to Tribal members throughout the region,” said United...
The Alaska State Troopers chartered a helicopter to search from the air; however, weather prevented the helicopter from flying in the search area. The Alaska National Guard deployed a C130 to the search area, which located a snowmachine near mile 41...
The subsistence and sport shrimp fisheries have been closed in Hoonah Sound since March 2020. Additionally, the commercial pot shrimp fishery in Section 13-C will continue to be closed through the 2024/25 season. The continued closures of these shrimp fisheries are...
Though the duck stamp is going digital, the heritage behind it and annual duck stamp contest hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service continues. Hunters and collectors will still be able to purchase physical stamps from a U.S. Post Office...
Two dogs were killed, two dogs were injured, and no humans were injured in the collision. The snowmachine operator stopped to render aid and has been contacted by Troopers. The Alaska State Troopers are actively investigating the incident. Alcohol does not...
Successful hunters should report their harvest within 36 hours to the Bethel ADF&G office (907) 543-2839 or (907) 543-1678. Unsuccessful hunters and hunters that did not hunt should report by April 15, 2024. Hunters that have already harvested a moose during...
There are several additional proposals for the Upper Cook Inlet summer saltwater king salmon fishery (north of Bluff Point) that will also be heard and deliberated on at the Upper Cook Inlet meeting in February 2024. Regulatory changes are summarized below...
In the Togiak River Drainage, bait may be used on a single-hook, artificial lure from July 16 to April 30. Bait may not be used for the remainder of the year to protect returning king salmon. The king salmon bag and...