U.S. House committee reviewing fisheries observer program
The Magnuson Stevens Act – the federal law that manages and regulates the nation’s fisheries – will expire September 30th.
Top Chef expected to lure ‘foodies’ to Last Frontier, try Alaska seafood
Last August’s television production included 125 crewmembers that were put up in three Juneau hotels.
Coast Guard responds to two SE vessels in distress
F/V Equity hits rocks and sinks. F/V Alaskan Knight loses prop.
Fuglvog associate fined, sentenced to three years probation
Freddie Joe Hankins will pay $100,000 and have all future fishing activities electronically monitored.
Wildlife troopers issue Juneau snagging citations
Alaska Wildlife Troopers have been cracking down on illegal angling at a popular Juneau fishing spot.
New England fisheries battle deadly fishing conditions
The Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks commercial fishing as the deadliest job in the United States. And despite the popular notion from reality TV’s Deadliest Catch, which features Alaskan crab fishermen, the most dangerous American fishery is in the Northeast.
Subsistence fishermen take to the water inspite of closures
Subsistence fishing for salmon is happening on the Kuskokwim River even though closures are in place.
Duby brother convicted, sentenced for bear baiting
Jason W. Duby to pay $5,220, serve three years probation, and lose hunting privileges for a year.
Guide sentenced on wildlife and fishing violations
Michael Patrick Duby ordered to serve nine months in jail, pay fines and restitution.
Jury trials for guide’s father, brothers scheduled for February
Jason Duby, Joel Duby, and Michael W. Duby are accused of hunting and sport fish guiding violations.
