From the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Chinook Salmon Research Initiative (ADFG photo) Chinook (king) salmon have been returning in fewer numbers to many Alaska rivers, requiring painful restrictions on fisheries that harvest these stocks. Widespread shortfalls became apparent...
Admittedly, I don’t know a ton about drones, but I found this report interesting about the use of them for hunters in Alaska. Actually it’s more past than current tense. Here’s a little bit from the Anchorage Daily News: A drone...
Tugboats Photo by Getty Images Has it been 25 years already? The tragedy of the oil tanker Exxon Valdez oil all over the waters surrounding the port sharing the city’s name still is having an impact on Valdez and Prince William Sound, as...
So this is why Alaskans are so concerned about all things hunting and fishing. From the Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Press Release: March 13, 2014 Contact: Maria Gladziszewski, Assistant Director, Division of Wildlife Conservation, Juneau, (907) 465-4114 Wildlife...
By Chris Cocoles UPDATE: State of Washington U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell, who spoke at last month’s stop the mine rally at Seattle’s Fisherman’s Terminal, and Patty Murray, praised the EPA’s announcement: Here’s Cantwell’s reaction: “I applaud this action today to protect Northwest fishing...
By Chris Cocoles Whenever I walk my dog down the Alki trail in West Seattle, I hear the singing of sea lions in Elliott Bay. They seem to be among the most playful creatures of the coast. Around my hometown near...
Posted by Chris Cocoles News out of Sidney, Neb. today is exciting news for outdoors-crazed Alaskans: The state’s first Cabela’s store is set to hold its grand opening on April 10. Here’s the release from the Cabela’s folks: Cabela’s Announces Official...
Fishing on the Nushagak River in the Bristol Bay area. (BRIAN LULL) The American Sportfishing Assocation has weighed in on the Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay debate. The ASA released the following on Monday: For Immediate Release Mary Jane Williamson, Communications...
