Alaska DFG-Southeast

Learn about our Statewide Rockfish Initiative (SRI) and our efforts to improve and develop management strategies and stock assessments for black and yelloweye rockfish for AK. If you love rockfish and want to learn more check out the link below: adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg…

The NPFMC Groundfish Plan team is meeting this week discussing stock assessment updates for multiple species in the Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska. Tune in here: npfmc.org/fishery-manage…

AK Drawing hunt application reminder! The application period for AK's 2022-2023 drawing hunt is open from Nov 1–Dec 15! This is your opportunity to go online and choose the hunts you hope to win for the coming season. Apply online here: adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg…

Come join the Southeast Groundfish Team! We are recruiting for a Fish and Wildlife Technician IV located in Petersburg! governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska…

🎃October is here and so is the newest edition of our AK Fish & Wildlife News! adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg… Learn about science dogs aiding in grouse & ptarmigan surveys, how muskox were near extinction and their recovery, and more!

The commercial pot shrimp fishery will close in multiple areas today (10/7) and tomorrow (10/8) including: District 12, Sections 6-B/C/D, 10-A/B, & 13-A/B. More info here & subscribe to our dist. list for announcements to stay up to date. adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg…

The commercial shrimp pot fishery will close today in District 9 as effort and catch indicate reaching its guideline harvest level. More info here: adfg.alaska.gov/static/applica…

SEAK Salmon drift gillnet fishery will opens Sunday Sept 26 in Section 1-B, District 6, District 8, Section 11-B, and Section 15-A. Closure dates and area specific details vary by area so be sure to go here for more info: adfg.alaska.gov/static/applica…

Slime time: @uasoutheast students participated in our annual hagfish lab! Students learned about hagfish biology, fecundity, collected data for ongoing research, and learned about the developing hagfish fishery and market. Research & fishery info here: adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg…

Anyone who loves to recreate in AK waters, share your knowledge about aquatic invasive species with us by completing a short survey. You could win a $150 gift certificate Help us protect AK waters from invasive species! surveymonkey.com/r/8YMTFYR

@VMart @FishOceansCAN @NOAAFisheries @WDFW @MyODFW @CaliforniaDFW @hakaimagazine @judeisabella We have a list of AK hatcheries on our website with details and reports here: adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg…

NPFMC Groundfish Plan Team meeting this week. Check out the eAgenda and link to listen in: meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Detail…

Sitka black-tailed deer hunters. Sept. 15 marks the beginning of any deer season in most of SEAK. For hunting regulations in your area, or the area you intend to hunt, make sure to check the 2021-22 Hunting Regulation Handbook online @ hunt.alaska.gov

Day 4 of the NPFMC Crab Plan Team meeting this morning. Today's agenda includes: SAFE guidelines, GMACs (crab model) updates, and misc. business. Tune in here: meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Detail…

Announcement: the salmon 🐟purse seine fishery will be open in District 2 from 7 am-7pm on Friday Sept. 17th. Area closures include: Cholmondeley Sound, Kasaan Bay, Skowl Arm, Twelve mile arm, Moira Sound, and Sunny Cove. More info here: adfg.alaska.gov/static/applica…

@npfmc NPFMC Crab Plan team meeting now. Today's agenda includes: Bristol Bay red king crab, climate science action plan, & assessment of risk tables. meetings.npfmc.org/Meeting/Detail…

🍂Fall is here and so is our latest edition of AK Fish and Wildlife News! adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg… Did you know muskox shared the open tundra with mammoths and mastodons during the ice age? Learn more about ongoing muskox research in Alaska.

How can you tell if a bull moose is legal to harvest? In an antler-restricted hunt, it is vital a hunter know the answer to that question! Check out the Moose Information Meeting (youtu.be/y9xI35Hfj8k) for more information on determining a legal bull.

The NPFMC Crab Plan Team is happening this week. Tune in @ npfmc.org/fishery-manage… to hear assessment reports on Tanner, snow, and king crab for the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands

Great reporting @KTOOpubmedia on recent bear incident involving biologists conducting salmon stream surveys near Sitka. ktoo.org/2021/08/31/sit…