Fisheries

Dec 24 2018
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In the wake of finding 12 dead cows killed by wolves, Washington Fish and Wildlife offiicals plan to kill an entire wolf pack inthe northeast corner of the state (File photo U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

New Alaska wildlife managers could revive old fights over federal protections, bear- and wolf-killing

By | Alaska's Energy Desk, Environment, Fisheries, Government, Politics, State Government, Subsistence, Tourism, Wildlife

Dunleavy’s administration is likely to shift the complex dynamics between the different entities and interests involved in Alaska’s fish and wildlife politics – from the state and federal governments to tribes, hunting organizations and fishing groups.

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Dec 20 2018
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What does the Dunleavy administration mean for the proposed Pebble Mine?

By | Alaska's Energy Desk, Energy & Mining, Environment, Fisheries, Southwest

Officially, Gov. Mike Dunleavy is not taking a position on the mine, unlike his predecessor, Gov. Bill Walker, who opposed it. But the new governor is already making moves that have encouraged the mine’s backers and worried its opponents.

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Dec 18 2018
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Jeff Feldpausch stands in front of bags of hemlock branches, ready for distribution to elders. He noted the bare spots on the branches, illustrating the annual need for subsistence coming up short.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska sues state, claiming mismanagement of herring fishery

By | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Fisheries, Oceans, Southeast, State Government, Subsistence, Wildlife

“People don’t want trees in their freezer. It’s all about putting eggs in their freezers, not branches,” said STA Resource Protection Director Jeff Feldpausch. “This is looking grim. This is really grim.”

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Dec 05 2018
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Ben Stevens, former Alaska senator investigated by FBI, lands job with Dunleavy administration

By | Alaska's Energy Desk, Fisheries, Politics, State Government

Ben Stevens, the former Alaska Senate president once investigated for corruption by federal authorities, has landed a job with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. He’ll be a policy advisor, focusing on fishing, legislation and transportation.

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