The region’s purse seine fleet netted nearly six million pinks in an opening in early August. That pushed the region’s total catch to around 20 million fish on the season.
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Canadian border workers strike, warn of long delays at crossings
Just days before the relaxation of some travel restrictions at the U.S. Canada border, Canadian workers are warning of long delays at the border because of a labor dispute.
Chinook catch falls short in first Southeast troll opening
The kings, coho and chum that trollers are catching are smaller in size than recent averages.
Forest Service plans more small timber sales in the Tongass this summer
The Forest Service says the small sale program aligns with the Biden administration’s sustainability strategy for Southeast Alaska.
New public recreation cabin going up behind Petersburg
The wood came from a sawmill in Hoonah. The new cabin replaces one that was further along the alpine ridge, another mile south of town.
Kings off limits in August for non-resident anglers in Southeast
The change is aimed at keeping the region’s sport harvest of chinook within a target allocation of 37,900 fish.