The following is courtesy of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Upper Copper River King Salmon Sport Fishery Will Require New Permit in 2026 (Glennallen) –Anglers fishing for king salmon in the Upper Copper River drainage will be required to obtain...
Between 2018-2022, adult steelhead index counts in Peterson Creek were below the long-term average. To provide additional protection for Peterson Creek steelhead, this closure has been implemented annually since 2019 during the period when steelhead are returning and spawning within the...
“The court has already ruled that this program is unlawful and that last summer the state carried it out ‘in bad faith,’” said Nicole Schmitt, executive director of the Alaska Wildlife Alliance. “In response, the state wrapped this unconstitutional program in...
Special Meeting on Proposals 189-192
May 1, 2026 beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Meeting to be held online, public can access the meeting livestream at:
https://boardoffisheries.adfg.alaska.gov/
Written public comment deadline: 5:00 PM Thursday April 30, 2026
Oral public testimony will not be taken at this meeting....
“The successful rescue of five individuals from the fishing vessel Ocean Bay is a direct result of the integrated and highly professional efforts of our personnel,” said Chief Petty Officer Alex Washington, a command duty officer at the Arctic District Command...
