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Trollers irate over loss of August opening

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salmon migration Alaska USFWS Tongiak Ntl Wildlife Refuge — Salmon migration. USFWS/Togiak National Wildlife Refuge photo.

Commentary: Salmon managers destabilize production

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The 34-foot, 53-year-old Dab Chick has gained five fish holds, a new fuel tank space (white hold) and a trolling cockpit at the transom. Coamings down the center of the deck will support a sliding drum on an I-beam. Veronica Staggs photo.

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Alaska yard helps fishermen diversify

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Washington sets chinook season for fall

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Despite the 2024 prediction of an average pink harvest, the total amounts continue to trend down during the salmon season. Photo by Mark A. McCaffrey

Prince William Sound salmon catch hits 8.7m despite statewide pink salmon decline

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Chilean salmon farms face growing opposition

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The total revenue of seafood landed in Oregon for 2023 didn't quite hit the high notes of the past few years, however, the amount landed was significantly higher. Photo by Leigh Trail on Shutterstock

2023 Oregon fishing: Record crab harvest among other results

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Commentary: Warming rivers are challenging Alaska salmon

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A Cook Inlet gillnetter runs north on a fish call, with Mt. ReDoubt volcano off to the west. Pat Dixon photo

For Cook Inlet gillnetters, life's not easy in the EEZ

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The Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund will fund 14 new and continuing projects across the West Coast and Alaska. Photo by Shutterstock

Funding announced for 14 salmon recovery projects

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B.C. landslide could mean new barriers for struggling salmon

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