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The U.S. Secretary of Commerce has approved a federal disaster declaration for the Kuskokwim River because of the failure of chinook, chum, and coho fisheries in 2022.
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The state of Alaska is appealing its defeat in a lawsuit brought by the federal government over control of salmon fisheries on the Kuskokwim River in Southwest Alaska.
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Wildlife troopers charged a Homer man this week with four counts of illegal fishing in Unalaska waters. Bernardo Cheremnov is facing up to $4,500 in fines.
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"As the salmon started to dwindle, people had to find other species. But still that left the void, the void meaning a big part of our staple was gone. And it's still, the puzzle isn't complete today because we got all these factors, and that affected our culture, our physiological and our mental well-being as well," said Nick Andrew Jr.
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After nearly 50 years spent as a commercial fisherman on the river, Fran Reich is the only catcher/seller permit holder that remains.
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While silver and sockeye salmon came as bright spots during the season, low king and chum numbers led to strict conservation measures.
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Accusations of "chum chucking" could affect the long-running debate over Alaska Peninsula commercial harvests’ impact on Yukon and Kuskowkim salmon runs.
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The 12-hour opener will take place on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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In Bristol Bay, commercial fishing crews fish on what’s called an "open ticket." That means starting before they know how much their catch will sell for.
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A 20-year-old treaty keeps Alaska and Canada working together, even through the devastating king and chum salmon collapse.
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The 12-hour opener will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Blihovde saw no shortage of salmon management challenges during his three-year tenure.