“Pebble Limited Partnership is proving yet again just how out of touch with reality they are,” said Delores Larson, Interim Director of United Tribes of Bristol Bay. “This lawsuit filed today in the Alaska District Court disregards the will of Bristol Bay Tribes and...
The Iditarod is not only a test of endurance and skill for the mushers and their dogs but also a celebration of Alaska's rich sled dog history and the unique bond between humans and their canine companions....
“King salmon stocks in Northern Cook Inlet, like other areas of the state, continue to experience a period of low productivity. The Deshka River forecast is predicting an exceptionally low run this year due to an expected poor showing of 4-...
“The Ninilchik River king salmon supplementation program is going strong and will likely provide one of the better opportunities to still target king salmon this season” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “We will be watching the wild escapement counts in...
The department has updated the SEG to 3,200-6,400 king salmon starting in 2024. The 2024 preseason forecast is for a run size of 2,758 king salmon which is below the lower end of the SEG. Deep Creek king salmon escapement was...
“To achieve an escapement within the current SEG and provide collection of naturally-produced king salmon broodstock, as well as increasing opportunity for anglers targeting Kasilof River hatchery-produced king salmon returning to Crooked Creek, ADF&G has determined restrictions to the early-run king...
“Cook Inlet king salmon stocks are experiencing a prolonged period of poor productivity,” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz, “which has required conservative management with our sport fisheries. We are really fortunate to still be able to provide some sport fishing...
“Unfortunately, we did not see any improvement in king salmon escapements throughout Cook Inlet in 2023” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “This preseason closure to Cook Inlet salt waters is necessary to maximize escapements and allow Cook Inlet king salmon...