Bitter Cold Doesn’t Stop Day One Of Big Lake Ice Fishing Tournament Still Cold Open
Brutally cold weather didn't damper the competitors in last weekend's first day of the Still Cold Open ice fishing tournament. ...
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Sport Shrimp Pot Fisheries Still Shut Down In Kasaan Bay, Skowl Arm
"The intention of this closure is to allow spot shrimp abundance in Kasaan Bay and Skowl Arm to rebuild to levels that allow sustainable harvest for all user groups. This closure will remain in effect for the 2026 season and will...
Judge Orders State To Pay More Than Half A Million Dollars In Bear Removal Program Suit
A judicial ruling ordered the State of Alaska to pay more than a half-million dollars to plaintiffs in a lawsuit aimed to prevent the eradication of bears in Southwest Alaska. ...
Coast Guard Rescues Fishing Vessel Crew After Running Aground
“This case demonstrated the vital importance of maintaining proper emergency equipment,” said Capt. Vincent Jansen, Chief of Incident Management at the Arctic District. “The crew of the Arctic Sea had effective communication and survival equipment onboard allowing them to quickly alert the...
Board Of Game Wrangell Meetings To Take Place From January 22-27
Topics scheduled for the Work Session include election of officers, setting the 2026-2027 meeting cycle dates and locations, and agency reports. All meeting material for the Work Session, including the agenda and meeting notice will be available online at: https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=gameboard.meetinginfo&date=01-22-2026&meeting=wrangell...
Comment Period Open For State’s 2026 Sport Fish Stocking Plan
“Public input is important to the Division as we finalize the Statewide Stocking Plan for 2026,” Statewide Stocking Coordinator Marley Loomis, said. “The Division commits a significant portion of the annual budget toward stocking fish throughout the state. Hearing from anglers...
Previewing Tomorrow’s Opening Day Of Still Cold Outside Ice Fishing Tournament At Big Lake
"Big Lake is one of my favorite places in Alaska, and ... uniquely harbors tro- phy-class Arctic char. With abundant salmon runs that enter the lake from Cook Inlet to Fish Creek to Big Lake and onward, this brings a lot...
Judicial Ruling Finds State’s Kenai Peninsula Wolf Eradication Program Unconstitutional
From the Anchorage Daily News, an Anchorage Superior Court judge determined the state's Kenai Peninsula wolf eradication program is unconstitutional. ...