Subsistence News

Federal subsistence fishery for Eulachon closed in Federal public waters within District 1, except for the Unuk River.

02/10/2023

For Immediate Release
February 10, 2023 

KETCHIKAN, Alaska – Ketchikan Misty Fjords District Ranger Cathy Tighe, under authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, is closing the Federal public waters that flow into District 1, except the Unuk River drainage, to the taking of Eulachon from 12:01 a.m. on March 1, 2023, until 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2023. 

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Regional Advisory Council membership application deadline extended through March 7, 2023

02/10/2023

For Immediate Release:

February 10, 2023

The deadline for submission of applications to fill seats on the 10 Subsistence Regional Advisory Councils has been extended. Applications must be received via email or fax by close of business on Friday, March 7, 2023, or be postmarked by that date. The extension will provide additional time for prospective applicants to submit their applications.

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