A large number of unfilled seats on the councils that manage Alaska’s subsistence hunting and fishing has left advocates worried their voices won’t be heard and confused about the process of filling those seats.
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Biologists find first cases of infectious bacteria in Southwest Alaska caribou herd
The Department of Fish and Game recently detected cases of brucellosis in the Mulchatna Caribou herd.
Alaska state officials seek authority to disperse $50M in federal fisheries relief
The state’s plan will likely be overseen by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission. But Alaska officials and lawmakers have been pushing for the state to cut the checks directly.
The bears are back in town: Juneauites urged to keep garbage bear-proof until pickup day
Bears already are knocking over trash cans in Douglas, out North Douglas Highway and near Thunder Mountain.
Sport fishing stays open, but restrictions will shape Bristol Bay’s summer tourism
Alaska has designated fishing as “critical infrastructure” — including sport fishing. But travel mandates could make trips to fishing destinations an upstream battle for people trying to come in from out of state.
Alaska’s personal use and sport fisheries will stay open amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic will not prevent Alaskans from fishing this summer. But residents are being asked to take precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.