Posts Tagged ‘Alaska Department of Fish and game’
Kotzebue Commercial Fishers Have Options: Two Buyers in Town This Season
Copper River Seafoods and Pacific Star will be purchasing fish in Kotzebue. In 2014, the last time there were two or more buyers in Kotzebue, there were more than 100 permitted commercial fishermen in the area.
Read MoreAt Winter Season’s End, King Crab Quota Nearly Reached
Once the quota of 37,260 pounds is reached, Norton Sound’s red king crab CDQ fishery is set to close for the season. That should happen today (Wednesday), capping off a fast and successful winter crabbing season with a record-high catch price ($7.75/lb.).
Read MoreProfile: Blue-Colored Red King Crab
There’s a small tourist attraction going on at the Norton Sound Seafood Center. Causing the stir is a rare, blue-colored red king crab.
Read MoreA missing child and a meandering bear
With the support of caring families throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and overseas, KNOM contributes to the health and safety of thousands of families spread out over 100,000 square miles of Western Alaska. The power of radio saves and enhances the lives of people throughout the region. To all members of our KNOM Radio…
Read MoreHunting, fishing, bears, and weather
The change of the seasons is upon us, and the tundra is changing color. The last of the berry picking and seasonal canning is taking place. Hunting and fishing activities are winding down, and freezers are filling with cuts of fish and meat. Last week, at least one bear was spotted in and around homes in a…
Read More