Tag: salmon

Sitka bear attack survivor credits his partner’s quick shot for saving his life

by Katherine Rose | Aug 30, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

A Fish & Game fisheries technician is recovering after being attacked and mauled by a bear during a routine stream survey north of Sitka in August. Jess Coltharp says quick response from his coworkers and emergency training kept a bad situation from getting worse.Read More

Salmon Nation’s virtual festival offers solutions from California to Alaska

by KCAW Staff | Nov 10, 2020 | Syndicated, The Morning Interview

A little over a year ago, organizers for the Salmon Nation project met in Sitka to talk about how to bring a diverse group of people scattered along thousands of miles of coastline together. Starting Sunday, the group will meet for the second time to share ideas and solutions and to celebrate with music and entertainment. Read More

Study finds Tongass, Chugach ‘forest fish’ contribute one-quarter of Alaska salmon harvest

by KCAW News | Jan 13, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

A 10-year study published in the North American Journal of Fisheries Management in December attributes 25-percent of Alaska's salmon harvest to the Tongass and Chugach national forests. Read More

ADF&G forecasts ‘weak’ pink salmon harvest for 2020

by Ari Snider | Nov 22, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

According to a preseason forecast released on Wednesday, the estimated 2020 harvest is around 12 million fish, far below the ten-year average. Read More

Tenakee to speak out on Roadless, many residents oppose exemption

by Ari Snider | Nov 4, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

The Forest Service's proposal to exempt the Tongass from the Roadless Rule is likely to meet a cool reception at the Tenakee Springs public meeting. Read More

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