With so many important fisheries-related meetings coming up, the Aleutians East Borough is scheduling a teleconference at 4 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2011 so fishermen can meet with the Borough Natural Resources team. Natural Resources Director Ernie Weiss will be in Sand Point for the meeting. AEB Fisheries Consultant Sam Cotten will be in False Pass during the meeting. Borough Clerk/Planner Tina Anderson will be setting up the teleconference to include the AEB office in Sand Point, the King Cove Harbor House, the False Pass City office and the Akutan City building. Discussion items will include:
WASSIP (Sept. 21, 22, 2011)
NPFMC (Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2011)
Board of Fisheries (Oct. 6 - 10, 2011)
Ernie will arrive in Sand Point at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. He will stay until his departure the following day at 6:30 p.m. If you'd like to reach him today(Friday, Sept. 16, 2011), his office number in Anchorage is (907) 274-7557. On Sunday and Monday, the best way to reach him would be via email or cell phone. His email is eweiss@aeboro.org. His cell number is (907) 306-9395. He will visit the harbor house and the Borough office while in Sand Point.
Sam will travel to False Pass, Nelson Lagoon and Cold Bay next week (Sept. 19 - 23, 2011). He will be in Cold Bay for about 90 minutes on Monday, Sept. 19th from 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. He'll be in False Pass from 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19th until 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20th. Next on his itinerary is Nelson Lagoon. He will be there Tuesday morning, Sept. 20th through Friday morning, Sept. 23rd (until 11:20 a.m.). Any fishermen interested in meeting with Sam while he's visiting those communities should contact him by cell or email. His cell number is (907) 242-1197. His email is samc.er@gci.net.
Log on to aebfish.org for updates on the AEB fisheries meeting and other upcoming meetings.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Fish Council Sets 25,000 Cap on Chinook Salmon Bycatch in Gulf Pollock Fishery
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council took final action over the weekend and set a 25,000 cap on Chinook salmon bycatch in the Gulf of Alaska pollock fishery. During deliberations in Nome, the Council considered a range of caps from 15,000 to 30,000.
Before reaching their decision, Council members listened to testimony from the pollock industry, requesting the least restrictive cap. They also heard testimony and received a signed letter from more than 500 fishermen and coastal Alaskans requesting that the Council choose the preferred alternative of 22,500 kings. In the end, the majority of Council members voted in favor of setting a 25,000 limit to provide fishing vessels with more cushion so they would be able to catch the allowable amount of pollock without coming up against the Chinook cap.
Before reaching their decision, Council members listened to testimony from the pollock industry, requesting the least restrictive cap. They also heard testimony and received a signed letter from more than 500 fishermen and coastal Alaskans requesting that the Council choose the preferred alternative of 22,500 kings. In the end, the majority of Council members voted in favor of setting a 25,000 limit to provide fishing vessels with more cushion so they would be able to catch the allowable amount of pollock without coming up against the Chinook cap.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Commerce Announces 2011 Regional Fishery Appointments
Appointments Include Returning Members Eric Olson of Alaska and John Henderschedt of Washington
The Commerce Department announced the appointment of 21 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils. The appointments include Eric Olson of Alaska and John Henderschedt of Washington, who are returning to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council for another term.
Click on the title of this post or go to the link below to see the press release:
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110602_fishmanagementcouncil.html
The Commerce Department announced the appointment of 21 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils. The appointments include Eric Olson of Alaska and John Henderschedt of Washington, who are returning to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council for another term.
Click on the title of this post or go to the link below to see the press release:
http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2011/20110602_fishmanagementcouncil.html
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
South Unimak and Shumagin Islands June Fisheries Opens to Commercial Salmon Fishing June 7th
The South Unimak and Shumagin Islands June fisheries will open to commercial salmon fishing during the follwing times and dates:
From 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 10
From 6 a.m. Sunday, June 12 to 10 p.m. Wednesday June 15
From 6 a.m. Friday, June 17 to 10 pm Monday, June 20
From 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 22 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 25
From 6 a.m. Monday, June 27 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 29
The June fishery occurs in the following districts and sections:
Unimak District
Bechevin Bay Section of the Northwestern District
Southwestern District
West and East Pavlof Bay sections of the South Central District
Shumagin Islands Section of the Southeastern District
All closed waters in the above locations will be as described in the regulation book or as adjusted by emergency order.
Subsistence permits for the Alaska Peninsula are available in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game offices in Sand Point, Cold Bay and Port Moller. Subsistence fishermen must obtain a permit and have it in their possession while harvesting salmon under subsistence guildelines.
Salmon fishery announcements will be broadcast on VHF channels 6 and 73 daily at 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and may also be obtained from ADF&G in Sand Point at (907) 383-2334.
From 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 10
From 6 a.m. Sunday, June 12 to 10 p.m. Wednesday June 15
From 6 a.m. Friday, June 17 to 10 pm Monday, June 20
From 6 a.m. Wednesday, June 22 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 25
From 6 a.m. Monday, June 27 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 29
The June fishery occurs in the following districts and sections:
Unimak District
Bechevin Bay Section of the Northwestern District
Southwestern District
West and East Pavlof Bay sections of the South Central District
Shumagin Islands Section of the Southeastern District
All closed waters in the above locations will be as described in the regulation book or as adjusted by emergency order.
Subsistence permits for the Alaska Peninsula are available in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game offices in Sand Point, Cold Bay and Port Moller. Subsistence fishermen must obtain a permit and have it in their possession while harvesting salmon under subsistence guildelines.
Salmon fishery announcements will be broadcast on VHF channels 6 and 73 daily at 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and may also be obtained from ADF&G in Sand Point at (907) 383-2334.
Friday, May 27, 2011
ADF&G to Hold Preseason Fishery Stakeholder's Meeting in Sand Point, King Cove
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game will be conducting a preseason fishery stakeholder's meeting at the Aleutians East Borough building in Sand Point at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 2011 and at the Harbor House in King Cove at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2011. The purpose of these meetings is to provide all interested parties an opportunity to discuss the upcoming salmon season with ADF&G staff.
Topics covered will include:
2011 salmon outlook
2011 management strategy
2011 department test fisheries
New ADF&G News Release system
Other topics as time permits
To obtain further information, please contact the Sand Point Fish and Game office at (907) 383-2066.
Topics covered will include:
2011 salmon outlook
2011 management strategy
2011 department test fisheries
New ADF&G News Release system
Other topics as time permits
To obtain further information, please contact the Sand Point Fish and Game office at (907) 383-2066.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
ADF&G Provides New System for Commercial, Subsistence and Personal Use Fishery News Releases
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is providing a new online system for distributing and subscribing to news releases for commercial fishery openings, closings, fishing areas, times and non-regulatory updates about specific fisheries. This system will also allow users to find announcements about subsistence fisheries and those personal use fisheries managed by the Division of Commercial Fisheries.
From now until May 30, you may preview the new system and subscribe to news releases for specific fisheries. The subscriptions will be activated with the new system on May 31.
During the preview period, there will be a limited number of news releases posted to the new system. Starting on May 31, all fishery news releases and announcements will be available in the new system and subscribers will automatically receive their news releases and announcements via email.
Click on the title of this post to get to the new system, instructions for use and subscription sign up.
From now until May 30, you may preview the new system and subscribe to news releases for specific fisheries. The subscriptions will be activated with the new system on May 31.
During the preview period, there will be a limited number of news releases posted to the new system. Starting on May 31, all fishery news releases and announcements will be available in the new system and subscribers will automatically receive their news releases and announcements via email.
Click on the title of this post to get to the new system, instructions for use and subscription sign up.
News from Aleutia
Aleutia's annual membership meeting will be held tomorrow (Thursday, May 26, 2011) at 7 p.m. at the Aleutians East Borough Building in Sand Point. Those in King Cove, Nelson Lagoon and False Pass can listen in and participate via telephone. Aleutia hopes to arrange for lines to be open at the King Cove Harbor House, the Nelson Lagoon Tribal Office and the False Pass City Office. Seats in Nelson Lagoon and False Pass are up for election. Those who attend in Sand Point will be able to sample Aleutia's new smoked salmon product.
Speaking of Aleutia smoked salmon, the New Sagaya retail store in Anchorage will be featuring this delicious sockeye in their stores soon. Next time you're in New Sagaya, make sure to pick up a 4-ounce package. It's a great way to support the region. Aleutia smoked salmon is now being offered at the Sand Point lounge and will soon be featured in the King Cove bar. Bill Cumberlidge is also overseeing some sales in Sand Point. Give Audrey Foster a call at (907) 383-5909 for information about the meeting or any of Aleutia's programs.
Speaking of Aleutia smoked salmon, the New Sagaya retail store in Anchorage will be featuring this delicious sockeye in their stores soon. Next time you're in New Sagaya, make sure to pick up a 4-ounce package. It's a great way to support the region. Aleutia smoked salmon is now being offered at the Sand Point lounge and will soon be featured in the King Cove bar. Bill Cumberlidge is also overseeing some sales in Sand Point. Give Audrey Foster a call at (907) 383-5909 for information about the meeting or any of Aleutia's programs.
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