while maximizing king salmon escapement,” stated Area Management Biologist Mike Booz. “Anglers that prefer to use bait and would prefer to have a chance to harvest a king salmon will be able to do so in the Ninilchik River for hatchery...
“With preseason restrictions to most Cook Inlet king salmon sport fisheries in fresh waters, these paired restrictions should limit the harvest of Kenai Peninsula and Susitna River early-run and late-run stocks when they are moving through these saltwater areas,” stated Area...
"To ensure an adequate escapement and collection of broodstock of naturally-produced king salmon in 2022, ADF&G has determined restrictions to the early-run king salmon sport fishery in the Kasilof River are needed to achieve these goals," stated Area Management Biologist Colton...
"In order to achieve the Kenai River late-run king salmon escapement goal, we are starting the July fishery season by limiting it to catch-and-release fishing only, based upon the preseason forecast of ~16,000 large fish and recent trends in abundance, these...
I feel like I’ve been transported in time. It’s not a bad thing, but it is very bizarre to me when I think about it. I’m talking about my life in Oklahoma now compared to my home in Alaska, where I...
"The forecast for the Deshka River in 2022 indicates the escapement may be achieved near the lower bound of the escapement goal range without a harvestable surplus," stated Area Management Biologist Sam Ivey. "Catch-and-release fisheries will provide anglers an opportunity to...
“Senator Murkowski has made it clear that she knows Alaskans, fishermen and coastal communities are being negatively impacted by climate change, and we commend her for her leadership when it comes to finding ways to help us adapt,” said SalmonState Executive...
“Washington State Legislators, Mayors and County Commissioners have joined local land trusts, hunters and anglers and recreational users to show strong support for President Biden’s proposal to restore national forest roadless area protections in Alaska’s iconic Tongass National Forest,” said Tom Uniack,...
