Is your PFD going outdoors in Alaska?
Government October 5, 2017
So how are you spending your Alaska PFD this year? Bills, savings, travel are okay. But there’s a lot of playing you can buy outdoors with that $1100 that arrives Thursday. Here are a few suggestions. Travel down South for winter fishing–we like redfish and speckled trout in Texas,... Read more
NOAA wants feedback on rec halibut quota idea
FishingGovernment October 5, 2017
The Federal authority overseeing Alaska halibut fisheries is considering a formal arrangement for selling commercial halibut quota to charter operators. NOAA is asking for public comment on the concept. The press statement this week said in part: NOAA Fisheries is proposing to authorize formation of a recreational quota entity... Read more
UPDATE: Board of Fish in Anchorage this week
FishingGovernment September 1, 2017
The Alaska Board of Fisheries will meet October 17-19, 2017, at the Egan Civic & Convention Center, 555 West 5thAvenue, Anchorage, Alaska beginning at 8:30 am. No regulatory action will be taken at this meeting, but sport fishermen should watch several of the agenda change requests, that could affect 2018 salmon... Read more
Bass Pro putting boats to work in Texas rescue
Government August 28, 2017
More than 80 boats deployed for rescue efforts, donations for immediate relief HOUSTON – Bass Pro Shops is providing more than 80 Tracker boats to government agencies and rescue organizations in Houston and other communities in Texas suffering the aftermath of Hurricane Harveyt. The outdoor retailer is coordinating with... Read more
Classic public fisheries hearing addresses Federal issues
Government August 23, 2017
A public hearing hosted by Senator Dan Sullivan today in Soldotna will provide some rare insight into the complexes of managing Alaska fisheries under Federal control. The hearing is part of the first day of this year’s Kenai Classic hosted by the Kenai River Sport Fishing Association and will... Read more
Valley fishermen get face-to-face with Commissioner
FishingGovernment August 22, 2017
Tuesday night’s public meeting in the MatSu Valley with ADF&G Commissioner Sam Cotten to hear from local anglers is shaping up to be one of the larger of its kind in recent memory. Cotten is expected to respond to public and legislative outrage over the heavy drift net fleet... Read more
Warning to anglers planning to fish Bird Creek south of Anchorage this week: at least two brown bears have taken up residence in the upper end of the creek and have charged multiple fishermen in the area. There’s an unconfirmed report of at least one angler shooting at a... Read more
Will this be the year the sockeye never came back to the Kenai? Sockeye salmon fishermen on the Kenai River at still playing a waiting game. That is, waiting for the big surge of late run sockeye salmon that usually fills the river by now. And fills both stringers... Read more
ANCHORAGE—Alaska sportsmen concerned about potential restrictions on access to a popular interior lake and recreational area have a few weeks to speak out on a proposed agreement regarding that land. The State of Alaska is seeking public comment on a proposed settlement with Ahtna, Inc. regarding public access along Klutina... Read more
When is a halibut too big to keep? Hot
Fishing Jun 3, 2017
No bait or multiple hooks on Kenai until Aug. 15
Fishing Jul 29, 2020
State hatcheries closed to public indefinitely Hot
Destinations Apr 9, 2020
