Given recent small escapements and harvest trends, sustainable escapement levels are at risk of not being achieved in the Situk River without preseason king salmon fishery restrictions. Given the lowest escapement on record was observed in the Situk River in 2023...
Based on our review of the best available scientific information, the petition did not meet all three required criteria. Most notably, the circumstances do not establish that the requested action would effectively resolve the Chinook salmon crisis in rivers in Western...
“We don’t have a lot to go on for managing this species. Right now they are managed based on historical catch. That’s not ideal, especially for a highly vulnerable species,” Tribuzio said. “The more information we can gather, the better we...
Spring steelhead are entering many freshwater drainages on Prince of Wales Island, and numbers will build through April, with peak timing around the 3rd week of April. Drainages that support good numbers of steelhead include; Thorne, Karta, and Klawock rivers and...
“The Pebble Limited Partnership’s 2020 mine plan didn’t meet basic standards, was widely opposed by Alaskans, and posed significant risks,” said Nelli Williams, Alaska program director of Trout Unlimited. “The hunting and angling community, and leaders from across the political spectrum,...
"Currently the creeks are low and we could use some rain. Still, while the water is cold and there’s sun in the forecast I encourage you to get outside and head to your favorite creek. As the water warms slightly you...
