The 33rd Legislature of the State of Alaska is considering a resolution HJR22 toput the question before voters to amend Article 8 ~Natural Resources of theConstitution of the State of Alaska to add a … [Read more...] about HJR22 to Amend the State Constitution
Current Issues
Land grab in Alaska Again?
Rod- Arno- Public Policy Director The current land grab in Alaska is a matter of "who" gets to manage and more importantly, allocate fish and game on federal lands/waters in Alaska, just over 60% … [Read more...] about Land grab in Alaska Again?
Winter 2024 Alaska Board of Game meetings
Rod Arno -Public Policy Director -Alaska Outdoor Council A bunch of Alaska is open to over 200 proposals this winter to change currenthunting/trapping regulations north of the Alaska Range, … [Read more...] about Winter 2024 Alaska Board of Game meetings
Research Shows 83% of Studies on Fish hatcheries determine adverse side effects!
Hatcheries have long produced salmonids for fisheries and mitigation, though theirwidespread use is increasingly controversial because of potential impacts to wildsalmonids. We conducted a global … [Read more...] about Research Shows 83% of Studies on Fish hatcheries determine adverse side effects!
Impacts of pink salmon on North Pacific ecosystems
PRESS RELEASE From diatoms to killer whales: impacts of pink salmon on North Pacific ecosystems Gregory T. Ruggerone1*, Alan M. Springer2, Gus B. van Vliet3, Brendan Connors4, James R. Irvine5, … [Read more...] about Impacts of pink salmon on North Pacific ecosystems
“Management Train wrecks” at Two of Mat-Su’s Largest Coho Salmon Sport Fisheries
Between my column last Friday mentioning, what should have been a peak week of coho salmon sport fishing opportunities, and when this column will appear in print on Friday August 18, 2023 shortages of … [Read more...] about “Management Train wrecks” at Two of Mat-Su’s Largest Coho Salmon Sport Fisheries