Five Fish and Wildlife Proposals Go Before Local Advisory Group
The group supported all but the moose proposal, which would reauthorize the option for a cow moose hunt in Units 22C and 22D.
Profile: Blue-Colored Red King Crab
There’s a small tourist attraction going on at the Norton Sound Seafood Center. Causing the stir is a rare, blue-colored red king crab.
“Spiny” King Crab Hitting Market, Opening Commercial and Scientific Doors
Commercial crabbers in the Bering Strait Region are harvesting a new species of king crab this year following a change in state classification. The crab is a Hanasaki king crab, otherwise known as a “spiny” king crab. Seafood processors look forward to an expanded market and biologist await more accurate species data.
Strong Chum Run Means Salmon Openings In Norton Sound
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is announcing some unanticipated commercial openings in the Norton Sound region amid stronger-than-expected chum salmon runs.
King Salmon Late to Show, but Run May Be Stronger than Last Year’s
While the arrival of the valuable king salmon has been late to the Unalakleet and Shaktoolik Rivers – and despite poor chinook runs throughout the State…
Update News: Thursday, June 28, 2012
In Thursday’s News: May be latest salmon runs on record in Unalakleet and Shaktoolik Rivers; Senator Begich to host roundtable discussion in Bethel on poor king…