February 24th, 1917
Optimism Up on Demand and Prices for Snow Crab
In a year when Bering Sea crab are continuing to rebound – prompting the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) to boost the quota for a third straight year –strong demand in domestic markets is expected to command robust pricing. “The demand is so strong for snow crab that even though there is […]
2019 Salmon Harvest Summary
(Juneau) — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has published preliminary harvest and value figures for the 2019 Alaska Commercial Salmon Fishery (PDF 137 kB). The 2019 commercial salmon fishery all species harvest was approximately 206.9 million fish with an estimated preliminary ex-vessel value of approximately $657.6 million, a 10% increase from 2018’s value of […]
Board of Game Southcentral Region Regulatory Meeting Dates Extended a Day to March 14–19
(Anchorage) — The Alaska Board of Game will meet in Anchorage March 14–19, 2019, at the Anchorage Sheraton Hotel, 401 East 6th Avenue. The board will convene Thursday, March 14, at 9:00 a.m. to hear oral reports by agency staff. Public testimony will begin the following morning, March 15, upon conclusion of the oral […]
New England Patriots Win Low-Scoring Super Bowl
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Sunday’s Super Bowl in Atlanta, capturing their third National Football League championship in the span of five years. For Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, the victory was his sixth in a Super Bowl, extending a record he already owned. The 41-year-old star has struck down […]
Board of Game Meetings Scheduled in Petersburg January 10–15
(Petersburg) — The Alaska Board of Game will meet in Petersburg on January 10–15, 2019 at the Sons of Norway Hall located at 23 Sing Lee Alley. The board will hold a one-day work session January 10 followed by a five-day public meeting to address proposed changes to hunting and trapping regulations for the Southeast […]
Wildlife Troopers Issue Hunting Season Safety Reminders
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – With hunting season in parts of Alaska underway, Alaska Wildlife Troopers would like to remind hunters to be aware of their surroundings and take note of what is behind the wild game they are targeting. Whether utilizing firearms or archery equipment, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts are responsible for what they shoot. […]
Preliminary 2018 Alaska Salmon Harvest and Fishery Update
(Juneau) — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) provides a preliminary review of the 2018 salmon fishing season. As most Alaskans who fish for salmon know, the 2018 fishing season has been unusual. Statewide commercial salmon harvest is approximately 31% below the preseason forecast level, and while many salmon fisheries are still underway, […]
Board of Game Meetings Scheduled in Anchorage November 9–17
(Anchorage) — The Alaska Board of Game will meet in Anchorage on November 9–17, at the Lakefront Hotel located at 4800 Spenard Road. The board will hold a one-day work session November 9 followed by an eight-day regulatory meeting to address changes to statewide provisions related to hunting and trapping. All portions of the meetings […]