“Fish passage at the weir is strong and projected to exceed the escapement goal” stated Acting Area Management Biologist Jenny Gates. “Given the strength of the run, it is appropriate to increase bag limits and give anglers increased opportunity to harvest...
The biological escapement goal on the Kasilof River is 140,000 – 320,000 sockeye salmon. As of June 21, a total of 38,026 sockeye salmon have passed the Kasilof River sonar site. The current escapement of sockeye salmon into the Kasilof River...
“This approach gives us a deeper understanding of how climate change might impact our oceans and fisheries,” said coauthor and colleague Lauren Rogers. “That knowledge enables more accurate predictions of ecosystem change to help build climate-ready Alaska communities.”...
“The court’s decision is a huge relief for hundreds of small-boat fishing families that rely on this fishery for their income,” said Linda Behnken, Executive Director of the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association. “We are relieved that the court followed the well-documented...
“Hunters and anglers are on the front lines of climate change. We know as well as anyone that we absolutely must transition away from fossil fuels,” said Aaron Kindle, director of sporting advocacy at the National Wildlife Federation. “But with all development...
King salmon returning to the Douglas Island Pink and Chum Inc. Macaulay Salmon Hatchery congregate along the shoreline and are vulnerable to harvest in this area. This closure is necessary to ensure that enough king salmon make it up the fish...
"It’s a difficult time for our communities, and especially our elders, as we face yet another summer without being able to catch, prepare, preserve and put away salmon as our main staple food supply. While nothing can replace being able to...