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2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release 63 - Fall Update # 9, Yukon Area Salmon Fishery

09/18/2018

Districts Affected: Yukon AreaThe 2018 the inseason total run size of fall chum salmon (based on passage at the mainstem sonar near Pilot Station plus the harvest downstream of the sonar) is estimated to be 1,300,000 fish, which is above the historical median of 816,000 fish. Overall the timing of fall chum salmon in the lower river projects was a week later than average.

Applicants Sought for Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Membership - Deadline: February 8, 2019

09/14/2018

The Federal Subsistence Board is accepting applications through February 8, 2019 to fill seats on the 10 Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils (Councils). Council membership appointments are typically for 3-year terms. There are approximately 42 seats open for appointment among all Councils.

Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils to hold meetings statewide

09/13/2018

Public is welcome and encouraged to participateThe Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils will meet late September through early-November to discuss proposals to change Federal subsistence fish and shellfish regulations for the 2019-2021 regulatory years and nonrural determination proposals, as well as other issues affecting subsistence in their regions. Regulatory proposals that will be considered by the Councils at these meetings can be found at: www.doi.gov/subsistence/proposal/current/index.cfm.

Bull Moose harvest quota established for Unit 5A, except Nunatak Bench

09/12/2018

YAKUTAT, Alaska – Yakutat District Ranger Lee Benson, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, has established the moose harvest quota for Unit 5A, except Nunatak Bench, at 30 bulls west of the Dangerous River and 30 bulls east of the Dangerous River. This quota is effective for the 2018 Federal Subsistence moose season, which is October 8 to November 15, west of the Dangerous River, and September 16 to November 15, east of the Dangerous River, or until the quota is met. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has established the same quotas in Unit 5A for the State season, effective October 15, extending through the end of the State season on November 15. The State and Federal quotas are not cumulative.

Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet in Bethel

09/11/2018

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet September 26-28, 2018 at the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) Regional Housing Authority Conference Room in Bethel. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. on September 26, and at 9:00 a.m. on September 27 and 28.

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release 62 - Fall Update # 8, Yukon Area Salmon Fishery

09/10/2018

Districts Affected: Yukon AreaThe 2018 the inseason total run size of fall chum salmon as of September 7 (based on passage at the mainstem sonar near Pilot Station plus the harvest downstream of the sonar) is estimated to be 1,300,000 fish, which is above the historical median of 816,000 fish.

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release # 61 - District 2 Commercial Period 21 and Subsistence Schedule

09/10/2018

Districts Affected: Lower Yukon AreaDistrict 2 Commercial Fishing:Commercial fishing will be open for one period in District 2, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, September 10. This will be a 6-hour commercial fishing period with gillnets restricted to 6-inch or smaller mesh size. Commercial fishermen need to confirm their buyer prior to fishing. A reminder to fishermen that the Andreafsky River is closed to commercial fishing.

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release # 60 - District 1 Commercial Periods 19 and 20 and Subsistence Schedule

09/10/2018

Districts Affected: Lower Yukon AreaDistrict 1 Commercial Fishing:Commercial fishing will open for two 9-hour periods in the Set Net Only Area of District 1 with 6-inch or smaller mesh gillnets:Period 19: Sunday, September 9 from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m.Period 20: Monday, September 10 from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m.

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release # 59 - District 2 Commercial Period 20 and Subsistence Schedule

09/10/2018

Districts Affected: Lower Yukon AreaThe current cumulative passage of 134,100 coho salmon past the mainstem sonar as of September 6 is below the median of 160,300 fish; the projected total run size of 261,000 fish is above the median run size of 199,500 fish.

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release # 58 - District 1 Commercial Period 18 and Subsistence Schedule

09/10/2018

Districts Affected: Lower Yukon AreaThe 2018 coho salmon are late in entering the Yukon River. Although the current cumulative passage of 129,200 coho salmon at the mainstem sonar as of September 4 is below the median of 152,700 fish, the projected total run size of 270,300 fish is above the median run size of 209,000 fish.

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2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release 63 - Fall Update # 9, Yukon Area Salmon Fishery

Applicants Sought for Subsistence Regional Advisory Council Membership - Deadline: February 8, 2019

Federal Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils to hold meetings statewide

Bull Moose harvest quota established for Unit 5A, except Nunatak Bench

Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet in Bethel

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release 62 - Fall Update # 8, Yukon Area Salmon Fishery

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release # 61 - District 2 Commercial Period 21 and Subsistence Schedule

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release # 60 - District 1 Commercial Periods 19 and 20 and Subsistence Schedule

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release # 59 - District 2 Commercial Period 20 and Subsistence Schedule

2018 Yukon River Fall Salmon Fishery News Release # 58 - District 1 Commercial Period 18 and Subsistence Schedule

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