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YUKON RIVER FALL SEASON SUBSISTENCE FISHING SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT 6

08/15/2024

Pursuant to 2-KS-16-24, subsistence salmon fishing is closed for Chinook salmon. Gillnets less that 4-inch mesh may be used to target nonsalmon but are restricted to 60-feet or less in length and must be operated as a set net near shore. Subsistence fishing for chum salmon with selective gear types has
been open 24 hours per day 7 days per week but will close.

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