(Fairbanks) — A drop in the Central Arctic caribou herd from 50,000 animals three years ago to around 22,000 in 2016 may lead to shorter hunting seasons and smaller bag limits in 2017. Reasons for the decline aren’t completely understood, but hunting is not thought to be a factor. Biologists believe a combination of elements […]
Few places in the world maintain a stronger connection to hunting, gathering and eating well from the land than Alaska. Here, the harvest of wild foods is part of a generations-old way of life for some, while for many others the tradition extends back thousands of years to define them culturally and as individuals. The […]
(Anchorage) — As salmon surge into Southcentral fisheries from Chitina to China Poot Bay, anglers and dipnetters are reminded to properly dispose of fish waste. Discarding fish waste on public or private property or along roads, pull-offs and trails can attract bears into areas frequented by the public and result in fines ranging from $300 […]
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced the first commercial salmon opening on Kodiak Island for the 2016 Salmon season on Tuesday. The season will open on June 2nd, about a week earlier than usual. The opening will be for 57 hours in the Northwest Kodiak District and the Southeast Afognak District. Fish and […]