Bulletin: Public hearing for Taku River Federal subsistence salmon fishery

JUNEAU, Alaska – The Juneau District Ranger, under authority granted by the Federal Subsistence Board, will hold a public hearing June 9, 2026, to share information and solicit feedback to guide the Federal subsistence salmon fishery on the Taku River. The in-season manager intends to issue a temporary special action to adjust the season length, harvest limits, and gear types authorized in the fishery to meet the terms of the Pacific Salmon Treaty.

The event will be held virtually from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams: Click here to join the meeting. You may also call in by dialing (202) 650-0123 and entering the passcode 378379850#.

For additional information, contact Robert Cross, Tongass Subsistence Program Manager, at (907) 723-8653 or robert.cross@usda.gov.

For interviews and information to be used for publication, contact the Tongass Public Affairs Officer at (907) 617-2063.

Information about the Federal Subsistence Management Program may be found on the web at www.doi.gov/subsistence or by visiting www.facebook.com/subsistencealaska.

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