“Once these substances get into the water, they’re pretty much impossible to get out, and they can accumulate in the tissues of fish and wildlife,” said Kevin Fraley, a fisheries ecologist with the Wildlife Conservation Society and lead author of the...
The initiative is focused on highlighting the importance of community-based fisheries in building resilient local and regional seafood systems. During the pandemic, while global supply chains faltered, the direct-to-consumer businesses within the Local Catch Network saw an uptick in engagement. During...
“Hunting is a way of life in Alaska. It’s how many of us fill our freezers with healthy protein for the winter. Hunter safety is a critical life skill to pass on to future generations of Alaskans and should be taught...
As of August 15, regional bag and possession limits for king salmon apply in the Ketchikan area marine waters. King salmon may be retained in West Behm Canal, Southeast Behm Canal, and Southern Revillagigedo Island. North and Northeast Behm Canal remain...
All Prince William Sound shrimp permit harvest and effort information is important and must be reported online no later than October 15, 2023. Reporting is mandatory whether a permit holder went shrimping or not. Prompt and accurate reporting of the harvest information is...
“This assessment is nothing more than patching tape on a sinking ship. Alaskans don’t want Pebble Mine to be built, and the EPA’s decision made it clear that it will not be built – no matter how fanciful Northern Dynasty’s illusions...
The Seward Lagoon is stocked annually with coho salmon to provide opportunity for young anglers. This location is a terminal fishery, and it is not used for hatchery broodstock, nor is there any natural reproduction,” stated Area Management Biologist Brittany Blain-Roth....
