The sun came out and the fish were biting Saturday during the Valdez Kids Pink Salmon Derby. Families from all over Alaska travelled to Valdez and several entries came in from out of state as well but one family travelled here...
We may not want to admit it, but there’s a hierarchy amongst fisherman. In this video, I poke a little fun at each class fisherman. Come along with me and a couple professional fisherman while we spend a magnificent day in...
Tim Bristol, SalmonState Executive Director, said: “We thank President Trump for defending this one of a kind natural resource from short term exploitation by foreign controlled interests. Bristol Bay’s world class salmon runs generate upwards of $2.2 billion in economic activity,...
The Upper Cook Inlet Personal Use Salmon Fishery Management Plan allows ADF&G to increase the hours open to dipnetting in the Kenai River personal use fishery to 24 hours per day, if ADF&G is projecting a run size that exceeds 2.3...
“There is strong evidence that neither disease nor nutrition are preventing this herd from recovering,” said Commissioner Vincent-Lang. “Predation has been isolated as the limiting factor preventing the herd from growing, and predator removal is increasing calf survival—we know that now—and...
"Alaska’s wild places are rare and getting rarer. If we want our kids and grandkids to experience them, we have to protect them intentionally. The Susitna won’t stay wild by accident. It needs care, community and the belief that some places...
“Many of our hunt areas are geographically small and have limited quotas.” said Area Biologist Charlotte Westing, “Receiving accurate reports as quickly as possible allows us to provide maximum opportunity during the season, while also managing for sustainable harvest and stable populations. Overharvest or inaccurate...
Permits will be available for moose hunts in Unit 11 and a portion of Unit 12, a goat hunt in Unit 11, the Chisana caribou herd hunt in the southeast corner of Unit 12, and sheep hunts for hunters who are...
