It’s duck time
Hunting August 31, 2017
By Lee Leschper For those few Alaska hunters not trying to fill the freezer this weekend with moose and caribou, it’s probably all about the ducks. Waterfowl season in most of Alaska opens Sept. 1 and all signs point to another strong early season. Nationwide duck populations remain high,... 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
Ship Creek silver limit goes up to six fish
Fishing August 25, 2017
The good to great season on downtown Anchorage’s favorite fishery continues, as ADF&G announced Friday that the daily limit on silvers in Ship Creek goes to six per day. It’s been a strong year of fishing and salmon runs on Ship Creek, with a good June run of king... 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
Sockeye run limping to finish
Fishing August 10, 2017
The late sockeye run on the Kenai has gained some late momentum this week. Several days of 30,000 to 40,000 fish per day into the river is moving the run closer to its million fish minimum escapement. The jury is still out on whether this was a small or... Read more
No bait or multiple hooks on Kenai until Aug. 15
Fishing Jul 29, 2020
