2026 Fishing Season Openers
State-managed waters of the Kuskokwim River:
Yukon River salmon fishing closure/opener information:
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Physical and mental health suffer when salmon, which is important to nutrition, culture, and identity, is no longer available, tribal representatives say. -
Resident hunters can apply for permits beginning at 9 a.m. on July 22 to harvest a group of at least five muskoxen the state says are unlikely to survive. -
The pollock industry’s accidental catch of salmon isn’t new, but it’s landing with new political salience. Here’s a primer, and a tally of the special interest money. -
The State of Alaska appealed a court order to pay $1.8 million in attorney fees to Native organizations that joined a successful subsistence fishing rights lawsuit. State officials argue the award is unjustified, while the groups contend the appeal only prolongs an already costly legal battle. -
The Yukon River has a brief opening for summer chum salmon fishing for the first time in two years. Alexandra Kozevnikoff spoke with KYUK about how the small opportunity holds huge significance for her. -
The State of Alaska's battle over managing fisheries on the Kuskokwim River has a big price tag. The state must pay $1.8 million to cover the legal costs of four Native groups that joined the federal government's lawsuit against the state.
