"Our constitution states that uses of water are all subject to the general reservation of fisheries and wildlife.” Said Rick Halford, former Senate President. “This requires that resources be managed for the maximum benefit of the people. Healthy salmon runs provide...
“Fish passage at the weir has been strong and is projected to exceed the escapement goal” stated Cook Inlet Management Coordinator Patrick Fowler. “Given the strength of the run, it is appropriate to increase bag and possession limits, providing additional harvest...
To qualify, individuals must have lived in Alaska for the past 12 months with a primary residence in Cooper Landing, Moose Pass, or Hope. Individuals with seasonal residences in any of these communities do not qualify as rural residents. Individuals who...
As of June 20, a total of 15,243 large king salmon have been counted past the Miles Lake sonar. This is the lowest, large king salmon cumulative count on record for this date since species apportionment at the sonar project began...
“This year’s run is behind on the projection curve, with 5,512 fish past the Portage Creek sonar through June 21,” stated Area Management Biologist Lee Borden. “We are taking a conservative approach with this restriction to slow down inriver catch rates”....
“Through June 21, only 916 sockeye salmon have been counted through the Buskin River weir at the outlet of Buskin Lake and there are not many fish holding in the river or nearshore areas at the mouth,” stated Assistant Area Management...
