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The Biden Administration announced a finalized ruling on Oct. 16 that will add three new positions to the Federal Subsistence Board. For the first time, nominations for the seats will come from federally recognized tribes in Alaska.
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The fall run of chum salmon is the third lowest in a record that goes back to the 1970s, but there were some positive signs.
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Following the 36-hour opener, all previous restrictions within the refuge boundaries will be rescinded and management will be handed over to the state.
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As part of the festival’s “Salmon Speaker” series, activists, storytellers, and artists spoke about salmon issues between sets at Salmonfest’s River Stage, a large amphitheater tucked away from most of the festivities.
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An opponent of the multiyear bear-killing program is defending her standing to be a plaintiff against the state.
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Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge fisheries managers have announced two 12-hour salmon gillnet openers for Aug. 5 and Aug. 10. And beginning Aug.1, rod and reel fishing will open throughout the federal waters of the Kuskokwim.
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The decision is based on decent looking chum numbers and comes as the first coho begin to enter the river.
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A recent report from the Government Accountability Office calls on federal managers to increase the number of observers on fishing vessels and develop better ways to track and monitor bycatch.
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With the chinook run nearly wrapped up and berry season around the corner, the set and drift gillnet openers are another opportunity to harvest abundant sockeye.
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In its recent meeting, the Kuskokwim River Salmon Management Working Group approved a letter requesting an expanded conservation zone off-limits to trawling.
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Households may only qualify for disaster funds in one of the eligible areas. The deadline to apply is Sept. 28.
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Managers say they hope the openers allow federally qualified subsistence users to harvest abundant sockeye salmon.