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Public hearing announced for deferred Temporary Wildlife Special Action Request WSA21-01 regarding caribou and moose in Units 23 and 26A
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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11/2/2021
For Immediate Release: November 2, 2021 Last year, the Northwest Arctic Subsistence Regional Advisory Council submitted a Wildlife Special Action Request (WSA21-01) to close caribou and moose hunting on Federal public lands in Units 23 and 26A. Their request was for a temporary closure that would apply to non-federally qualified users during the months of August and September. In June 2021, the Federal Subsistence Board deferred this request, and instructed staff to gather additional information on concerns related to caribou in Units 23 and 26A.
2021 Yukon River Summer Season Summary
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/29/2021
The following is a summary of the 2021 Yukon River Chinook and summer chum salmon fisheries. All data reported here are considered preliminary. For management purposes, the Yukon River is divided into several fishing districts and subdistricts (Figure 1).
BLM Announces Winter Fortymile Federal Subsistence Caribou Hunt Dates and Harvest Limit
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/23/2021
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Interior Field Office, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, after consulting with the National Park Service, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Eastern Interior Regional Advisory Council, will open caribou hunting on federal public lands in Units 20E, 25C, and 20F East of the Dalton Highway and South of the Yukon River on October 27, 2021 to provide opportunities for federal subsistence users.
Northwest Arctic Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet via teleconference
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/19/2021
For Immediate Release: October 19, 2021 The Northwest Arctic Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet November 1-2, 2021, via teleconference. The meeting will convene at 9:00 a.m. daily.
North Slope Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet via teleconference
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/19/2021
For Immediate Release October 19, 2021 The North Slope Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet November 3-4, 2021, via teleconference. The meeting will convene at 9:00 a.m. daily.
Bristol Bay Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet via teleconference
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/7/2021
For Immediate Release: October 7, 2021 The Bristol Bay Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet October 26-27, 2021 via teleconference. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. daily.
Seward Peninsula Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet by teleconference
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/7/2021
For Immediate Release: October 7, 2021 The Seward Peninsula Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet October 26-27, 2021 by teleconference. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.
2021 Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement # 27 Fall Update # 10, Yukon Area Salmon Fishery Districts Affected: Yukon Area
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/4/2021
The Yukon River fall chum and coho salmon runs are the lowest on record. The fall chum salmon run is approximately 102,000 fish compared to a historical run size of 870,000 fish based on median timing. The coho salmon run is approximately 37,000 fish compared to a historical run size of 240,000 fish. The coho salmon run came in late and was extremely weak. According to the Fall Chum Salmon Management Plan, the run size did not meet the threshold of 300,000 fish needed to allow subsistence, personal use, sport or commercial fishing. The drainagewide escapement goal of 300,000-600,000 fall chum salmon, tributary escapement goals and Canadian treaty objectives are not expected to be achieved.
2021 Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement #26 Subdistrict 6-C Personal Use Fishing Schedule Districts Affected: Upper Yukon Area
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/4/2021
The 2021 fall chum and coho salmon runs were the lowest on record which led to full season closures for personal use salmon fishing. To provide more fishing opportunity after the majority of the salmon have passed Subdistrict 6-C, personal use fishing restrictions for whitefish and suckers will be relaxed in late October.
2021 Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement #25 District 6 Subsistence Fishing Schedule Districts Affected: Upper Yukon Area
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/4/2021
The 2021 fall chum and coho salmon runs were the lowest on record which led to full season closures to subsistence salmon fishing. At this time, lower Yukon River assessment projects are complete for the season and very few salmon are entering the Yukon River. Subsistence fishing restrictions will be relaxed in the mainstem Tanana River on October 30 once majority of fall chum and coho salmon have passed through the area. However, tributary drainages including lakes will remain closed to subsistence salmon fishing through December to protect active spawning areas. To provide harvest opportunity, subsistence fishing for nonsalmon will be relaxed to seven days per week with 4-inch gillnets and selective gear in areas outside the mainstem Tanana
2021 Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement #24 District 5 Subsistence Fishing Schedule Districts Affected: Upper Yukon Area
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/4/2021
The 2021 fall chum and coho salmon runs were the lowest on record which led to full season closures to subsistence salmon fishing. At this time, lower Yukon River assessment projects are complete for the season and very few salmon are entering the Yukon River. Subsistence fishing restrictions will be relaxed in District 5 in late October once the majority of fall chum and coho salmon have migrated through the area. However, the Teedriinjik and Porcupine River drainages will remain closed to subsistence salmon fishing through December to protect active salmon spawning areas. To provide more nonsalmon fishing opportunity, subsistence fishing for nonsalmon will be relaxed to seven days per week with 4-inch or smaller mesh gillnets and selective gear on October 30 in the Teedriinjik and Porcupine River drainages.
2021 Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement #23 District 4 and Koyukuk River Subsistence Fishing Schedule Districts Affected: Upper Yukon Area
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/4/2021
The 2021 fall chum and coho salmon runs were the lowest on record which led to full season closures to subsistence salmon fishing. At this time, lower Yukon River assessment projects are complete for the season and very few salmon are entering the Yukon River. Subsistence fishing restrictions will be relaxed in District 4 once the majority of fall chum and coho salmon have migrated through the area. However, the Koyukuk River drainage will remain closed to subsistence salmon fishing through December to protect active salmon spawning areas. To provide more nonsalmon fishing opportunity, subsistence fishing for nonsalmon will be relaxed to seven days per week with 4-inch or smaller mesh gillnets and selective gear on October 30 in the Koyukuk River drainage.
2021 Yukon River Salmon Fall Fishery Announcement #22 Coastal District and Districts 1-3 Subsistence Fishing Schedule Districts Affected: Lower Yukon Area
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/4/2021
The 2021 fall chum and coho salmon runs were the lowest on record and led to full season closures to subsistence salmon fishing. At this time, lower Yukon River assessment projects are complete for the season and very few salmon are entering the Yukon River. Subsistence fishing restrictions are being removed starting in the Lower Yukon Area, based on fall chum salmon travel time.
Western Interior Regional Advisory Council to meet by teleconference
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/4/2021
For Immediate Release: October 4, 2021 The Western Interior Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet October 13-14, 2021 by teleconference. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.
Southcentral Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council to meet via teleconference
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska, Office of Subsistence Management, Subsistence, Press Release
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10/4/2021
For Immediate Release: October 4, 2021 The Southcentral Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council will meet October 13-14, 2021, via teleconference. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. daily.

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