“The amended rule will advance wildlife conservation goals and objectives, including a prohibition on bear baiting in our national preserves, as mandated under the NPS Organic Act of 1916,” NPS Alaska Regional Director Sarah Creachbaum said. “We take our responsibilities under...
Dip netting on the Copper River has become an annual adventure that never disappoints. Each year is different and present its own unique challenges. This year's challenge seemed to be finding a place that would produce fish. I checked at least...
“Brooks Range rivers will remain remote and wild because of this decision,” said fly fishing guide Greg Halbach of Remote Waters in Anchorage, Alaska. “We needed hunters and anglers from all over the country to speak out against the Ambler Road and they...
“These places represent some of the nation’s largest remaining intact ecosystems, from high alpine tundra to the pristine estuaries and wetlands in places like Bristol Bay, home to the world’s most abundant wild sockeye salmon runs,” said Emily Anderson, Alaska Director at...
“Youth anglers will have the opportunity to fish for king salmon in the designated youth-only area from the Dimond Boulevard Bridge to the Old Seward Highway during the upcoming weekend; however (youth) anglers may not retain king salmon as in previous...
NOAA Fisheries announced an extension for a 90-day comment period to discuss the controversial petition to list Gulf of Alaska Chinook as threatened. Here’s the NOAA advisory: Petition to List Gulf of Alaska Chinook Salmon as Threatened or Endangered under the...
Fishermen are advised to stay clear of salvage efforts. Fishermen are also advised that there may be fuel contaminants in the bay, especially at the head of the bay, and to ensure the area is clear of any contaminants before deploying...
