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?Mountaineering rangers on Mt. McKinley recovered the bodies of four deceased climbers from two different incidents.  ...

Join us on an exhilarating fishing expedition as we tackle the challenges of dip netting from a drift boat! In this video, we share our initial plans, the unexpected twists, and the sheer thrill of catching fish. Despite a cramped setup...

“This program works to protect salmon habitat by working cooperatively with land managers and landowners who may be experiencing erosion or habitat degradation on their property Habitat Biologist Jessica Johnson, said. “These issues can be common in heavy-use areas such as...

“The Anchor River king salmon run has shown better than expected counts this season, which should result in making the escapement goal and provide a limited catch and release fishing opportunity,” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “We are encouraging anglers...

These changes were included in the 2026 Sport Fishing Regulation Summary booklet (printed and online) in anticipation of those regulations becoming effective prior to the fishing season. However, the regulatory changes adopted during these meetings are not yet in effect, and...

The Board’s decisions followed public testimony from an April 9 public hearing, analyses from the Office of Subsistence Management, input from Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils (Councils), the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Tribes and Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Corporations,...

Beginning in 2026, adult anglers fishing aboard a charter vessel need a charter halibut stamp for each day they intend to catch and retain halibut. This applies to fishing in International Pacific Halibut Commission regulatory areas 2C (Southeast Alaska) and 3A...

Jewkes offered this advice about catching a big halibut, “I think you have to keep steady pressure, because if you reel, if you don't keep that line taught, the fish is able to shake that hook out of their mouth”. Jewkes...