The Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association will hold it’s 2020 Annual Membership meeting on November 7, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. via zoom. Go to the website membership page to pay your
The Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association Annual Membership Meeting will be postponed due to State COVID 19 mandates. If it is possible to safely meet with our membership in the fall,
The KPFA annual membership meeting will take place Friday, June 28 2019 at 2pm at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Building. Mark the date on your calendar and plan to be
PRESS RELEASE July 16, 2018 The board of directors of the Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association and the hundreds of Alaskan family-owned, Cook Inlet setnet fishing businesses call on the Kenai
The KPFA annual membership meeting will take place Friday, June 29, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Building. Mark the date on your calendar and plan to
The Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association Annual Membership Meeting will be held at the Johnson Lake Group campground in Kasilof on June 30th, 2017. Where: Johnson Lake Group Campground Area (Follow
2016 Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association’s Annual Membership will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Building on Kalifornsky Beach Road. The meeting will be from
Supreme Court Reinforces Science-based Salmon Management, Value of Setnet Fishery The Alaskan families who comprise Cook Inlet’s century-old East Side Setnet fishery are both elated and relieved that Alaska’s Supreme
NEWS RELEASE January 12, 2015 Julie Speegle, 907-586-7032 w., 907-321-7032 c. NOAA FISHERIES APPROVES SECOND ROUND OF FISHERIES DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS NOAA Fisheries is announcing the approval of the second
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Heather Handyside (907) 350-4846 October 17, 2014 Begich Applauds First Installment of Fish Disaster Assistance U.S. Senator Mark Begich welcomed today’s release of $7.5
PRESS RELEASE July 26, 2014 We are saddened by the Alaska Superior Court’s decision to allow the dishonest and un-Alaskan initiative effort to ban setnets in urban areas of Alaska
The Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association is proud to offer Funding Our Fishermen’s Future. We will award two $500.00 scholarships, one each to two individuals interested in continuing their education. The
PACIFIC STAR SEAFOODS INVITES ALL COOK INLET FISHERMAN & PACIFIC STAR SEAFOODS EMPLOYEES TO PLEASE JOIN US ON JUNE 14th FROM 12PM TO 6PM FOR A BBQ PICNIC FEATURING RIBS,
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Aileen Cole, (907)750-0470 Groups Head to Court to Support State, Treadwell Decision to Stop Set Netter Ban Initiative WHAT: Resources for All Alaskans has submitted a
State guts initiative to ban Inlet setnets BY MOLLY DISCHNER, ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE Published: 2014.01.09 10:02 AM PHOTO/RASHAH MCCHESNEY/PENINSULA CLARION The proposed ballot initiative to ban setnets in nonsubsistence areas
Setnet initiative struck down BY MOLLY DISCHNER, ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE Published: 2014.01.06 04:15 PM The proposed ban on setnets was struck down Monday afternoon as a “prohibited appropriation” under the
12/23/2013 Commissioner Joe Balash Department of Natural Resources Office of the Commissioner 550 W. 7th. Avenue, Suite 1400 Anchorage, AK 99501 Dear Commissioner Balash, The Kenai Peninsula
BY ANDREW JENSEN Alaska Journal of Commerce Editor’s note: This is the seventh in the Morris Communications series, “The case for conserving the Kenai king salmon.” It’s a lesson every
BY MOLLY DISCHNER Alaska Journal of Commerce December 1, 2013 Upper Cook Inlet could see another strong year for sockeye returns if the 2014 forecast for 6.1 million fish comes
BY ANDREW JENSEN, MANAGING EDITOR Published: 2013.11.14 12:12 PM “Words have meaning, and names have power.” The word of the day is bycatch, and those who would use it against Cook
BY MOLLY DISCHNER, ALASKA JOURNAL OF COMMERCE Published: 2013.11.14 12:17 PM The Cook Inlet fish wars are back in full force, with sport fishermen angling to eliminate commercial setnetters. The newly
The Rudderpost Jes Hathaway is the editor in chief of National Fisherman magazine and NationalFisherman.com Wednesday, 13 November 2013 I was having a conversation with someone the other day about China’s one-child
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 A new sportfishing group on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula is proposing a ban on commercial set net fishing in areas it identifies as “urban” part of the
Commercial fishing groups worried about initiative Posted: November 12, 2013 – 9:39pm | Updated: November 12, 2013 – 9:45pm By Rashah McChesney Peninsula Clarion Since the newly formed Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance released its ballot
By Alexandra Gutierrez, APRN – Juneau | November 12, 2013 – 5:37 pm Commercial fishing groups are pushing back against a proposed ballot initiative that would ban a sector of their industry.
UFA Press Release For Immediate Release November 12, 2013 UFA Responds to AFCA Action to Reallocate Salmon through Initiative United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), the statewide commercial fishing industry trade
ASA Press Release November 8, 2013 Alaska Salmon Alliance Response to the Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance Inc. Ballot Initiative to Ban Set Net Fishing in the Cook Inlet Salmon
“There is a new fish grab being attempted in Alaska, where a group of sport fishermen, guides and lodge owners are attempting to shut down a 100 year old commercial
PRESS RELEASE November 8, 2013 The Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance’s recent announcement of a statewide ballot initiative to ban setnets in Alaska’s urban areas, is the latest incarnation of
By Alan Boraas — comment The word on the Internet is that the Federal Food and Drug Administration is on the verge of final approval for human consumption of AquaBounty’s
By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter If only salmon could talk. Biologists could solve some of the age-old mysteries about these wild, wily creatures, and answer questions regarding Alaska king salmon
Posted 10/13/2013 by – Margaret Bauman Final action is still many months away, but after hours of wrestling anew over trawl fisheries’ incidental harvest of salmon and halibut in the
By Molly Dischner, Alaska Journal of Commerce Published: 2013.10.17 05:06 PM Alaska’s Board of Fisheries agreed to consider Yukon River and Bristol Bay issues out-of-cycle this winter its annual
Alaska Fishermen Group Applauds Recent Federal and Corporate Decisions to End Controversial MSC-Only Sustainability Policies, Welcomes GSA & Sodexo policy changes to recognize Alaska salmon sustainability and reiterates no change
KPFA Hosted our first Annual Harvest Open House on October 12th. It was a great success! Everyone shared pie, hot apple cider and coffee in celebration of the Harvest.
Harvest Open House 2013 Just as our commercial fishing families harvest fish all summer, the fall harvest is a time of gathering crops and preparing for a long winter’s rest.
Original Source: KMXT.org by Brianna Gibbs/KMXT Back in July KMXT told you about the effects Kodiak’s unusually sunny summer may have on salmon. The weather has since turned to the wet
MUG UP August 23, 2013 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Cook Inlet Aquaculture Building Please attend this informal meeting and visit with our Board of Directors about this
Original Source: Anchorage Daily News By KARL JOHNSTONE This summer there have been several ADN Compass pieces, articles from other print and electronic media and countless blogs stoking the fires of
Original Source: Seward City News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2013 Contact: Judy Heilman, Chuitna Citizens Coalition, 907.583.2277 Bob Shavelson, Cook Inletkeeper, 907.299.3277 Parnell Administration: Alaska’s Salmon Streams open for Coal Mining State
Original Source: Juneau Empire By PAUL DALE ALASKA SALMON ALLIANCE It is part of what makes our state and community distinctive: Alaska’s wild salmon runs. They differentiate us from almost all other
by – Margaret Bauman Original Source: The Cordova Times Wild Alaska salmon commercial harvests in Alaska surged to over 140 million fish through Aug. 6, with the catch of pink salmon
Original Source: Radio Kenai July 31, 2013 Gov. Parnell: “When Vince Webster, when his nomination was declined by the Legislature. I told the Bristol Bay area that I would work
Original Source: Alaska Dispatch by Craig Medred On the day an Anchorage judge denied the demands of commercial setnet fishermen wanting to harvest more Cook Inlet salmon, anglers and dipnetters
Hello fellow Eastside Setnetters… The Annual Soldotna Progress Days Parade is quickly approaching on Saturday, July 27th. The weekend is filled with a ton of fun community activities and we
On Sunday, July 7, at Nikiski Church of the Nazarene will host the 2013 Fisherman’s Blessing along with a light, continental breakfast. The continental breakfast starts at 9:45 a.m. –
Soldotna Hardware and Fishing, alocally owned business, offers KPFA members a 15% discount on non sale items. They continuously support our Association with door prizes for our annual meeting. Thank
Date: Friday, June 28th 2013 ATTENTION ALL COMMERCIAL SETNET FISHERMEN: The Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association 2013 Annual meeting Where: Cook Inlet Aquaculture Association (CIAA) community meeting room which is located
Summer is here! And so is the opportunity to make a lasting, positive impact, on Kenai Peninsula Rivers! Become a Stream Watch volunteer this summer and share river protection information
Kenai River Festival – June 7-9 FUN & INSPIRATION on the banks of the Kenai River! Soldotna Creek Park in downtown Soldotna FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS Run for the River * FREE Kid’s Zone * Local Art
Publication Announcement from Alaska Sea Grant Salmon Quality for Gillnet Fisheries video series May 30, 2013 Alaska’s 2013 salmon season is under way. As thousands of commercial fishermen get their
KPFA BOOTH at KENAI RIVER FESTIVAL The fishing season is just around the corner and there is no better way to get excited for the 2013 season than by celebrating
ATTENTION ALL COMMERCIAL SETNET FISHERMEN, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY The Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association (KPFA) is announcing the date and location of our 2013 Annual meeting! Time: Friday
District 30 Representative Paul Seaton will hold office hours in his Kenai office located in room 220 of the Kenai Legislative Office building (145 Main St. Loop Rd.) on Tuesday,
INVITATION TO 2ND ASA COOK INLET COMMERCIAL SALMON FISHERIES 2014 BOF– PRE PLANNING FORUM—and Update on 2013 UCI Management Plan. Please share this announcement with industry colleagues and association members.
Hello District O Friends and Neighbors, To support our ongoing effort to keep you informed and to always remain accessible to our constituents, Senator Peter Micciche will be speaking at
Representative Seaton and staff will hold office hours in his Kenai office (Room 220 in the Kenai LIO, 145 Main StLoop) from noon – 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th.
May 11, 2013 ATTENTION ALL COMMERCIAL SETNET FISHERMEN FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY The Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association (KPFA) is announcing the date and location of our
Fishermen’s Fund benefits now at $10,000 Posted 04/19/2013 by –Cordova Times Staff Alaska’s Fishermen’s Fund, an emergency medical fund for commercial fishermen now has a benefit limit of $10,000,
I think it is important to understand that KRSA has drawn conclusions from our report that we ourselves did not make and with which we do not agree. First of
Kenai fishermen jittery about upcoming season after 2012 disaster http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130430/kenai-fishermen-jittery-about-upcoming-season-after-2012-disaster?fb_comment_id=fbc_242736269201922_989432_242900732518809#f2fb9723b4
Kenai River group should focus on river, not Cook Inlet setnetters http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130429/kenai-river-group-should-focus-river-not-cook-inlet-setnetters
KRSA cause conflict in our community Posted: April 29, 2013 – 1:20pm http://peninsulaclarion.com/opinion/2013-04-29/krsa-cause-conflict-in-our-community
For the most recent updates on local Advisory Committee and Board meeting dates, check out the ADF&G/Boards Support web site: http://www.boards.adfg.state.ak.us/ Meeting Dates Agenda Location Comment Due AK Board of
Andrew Jensen Editorial: http://www.alaskajournal.com/Alaska-Journal-of-Commerce/April-Issue-2-2013/EDITORIAL-Scapegoating-Webster-is-a-setback-for-Cook-Inlet/ Bob Tkacz article, based on Laws for the Sea article: http://www.alaskajournal.com/Alaska-Journal-of-Commerce/April-Issue-2-2013/Sport-group-sinks-Govs-Board-of-Fisheries-nomination/ Seafood.com John Sackton U Tube video about KRSA and the AK Legislature: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWvjipHhy2Q&feature=em-uploademail Video
Confirmation was held in the Joint Legislature yesterday, April 7, 2013 at 11:00AM. Tom Kluberton and Reed Morisky were unanimously confirmed; however Webster was not confirmed by 2 votes. His
List of emails for the Governor and Legislators: Title First name Last name Email Governor Sean Parnell sean.parnell@alaska.gov Senator Click Bishop Senator.Click.Bishop@akleg.gov Senator John Coghill Senator.John.Coghill@akleg.gov Senator Mike Dunleavy Senator.Mike.Dunleavy@akleg.gov
The House Resources Committee will NOT be discussing the confirmation of Board of Fisheries appointees during tomorrow afternoon’s (Friday) hearing. Call or email if you have questions, Mary Bea Kenai LIO
April 5, Friday ***AGENDA CHANGE*** 1:00pm The House Resources Committee will sponsor a public hearing to discuss Confirmation Hearings: Alaska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission; Big Game Commercial Services Board; Board of Game; Board of Fisheries and
The Meeting Summary from the March 2013 Statewide Finfish and Supplemental Issues is now posted at the following link. http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fisheriesboard.meetinginfo
Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association has voted to support returning Board of Fisheries Members, Tom Kluberton and Vince Webster as well as supporting new Member Reed Morisky. The following is the
The Kenai City Council will meet on April 3, 2013 at Kenai City Council Chambers. A proposal making Thursday another drift day during the months of May, June and July
Update on Upper Cook Inlet Task Force proposal 249. RC 75 was submitted by Board Member Webster, RC 88 followed with substitute language. RC 88 was voted down 0-7, Board
Fisheries Disasters Funding, Frankenfish Labeling — Murkowski Morning Meeting, 3/26/2013 Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Note to Readers – The U.S. Senate is currently in a state work period, but the MMM
Murkowski on Disaster Relief Browser address for 01.28.13 statements from Senator Murkowski on her intentions to support the fisheries disaster relief; http://www.murkowski.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=b0d61db9-9d9a-4877-bd4a-aa848a30bf0f&ContentType_id=b94acc28-404a-4fc6-b143-a9e15bf92da4&Group_id=c01df158-d935-4d7a-895d-f694ddf41624&MonthDisplay=1&YearDisplay=2013
Murkowski and Begich on Fisheries Disaster Relief http://www.ktuu.com/news/sen-begich-and-murkowski-express-frustration-on-fisheries-aid-ktuu-20130128,0,432891.story
Tuesday, March 26th 2013 I received this today from Senator Murkowski aide, looks good! Probably have to go through a conference committee, we shall she if amendment (#672) makes it
Mar 23 2013 04:44 AM Updated: 31 Amendments Agreed to by UC Budget Resolution (S. Con. Res. 8) Agreed to by UC: Shaheen amendment #149 (DNRF; Inspectors General staffing and reform); Blumenthal amendment #577 (DNRF;
ESSN fishermen, another battle has come and gone we are left holding our heads high knowing that we have not settled for onerous restrictions. We stood our ground and did
You have been invited to attend an informative presentation of your particular interest RE: Presentation from Wayne Dyok Lead Project Manager for the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project TOPIC: Environmental Studies and Fisheries DATE: March 9th,
ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES STATEWIDE FINFISH AND SUPPLEMENTAL ISSUES March 19–24, 2013 Hilton Hotel – Anchorage 500 W. Third Avenue TENTATIVE AGENDA http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/regprocess/fisheriesboard/pdfs/2012-2013/statewide/statewide_agenda_2013.pdf TENTATIVE
March 3, 2013 Statewide Board of Fish will be meeting in Anchorage at the Hilton; March 19 – 24, 2013, comments for this meeting are due Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The Kenai/Soldotna Fish & Game Advisory Committee will meet March 6th at the CIAA building on K-Beach road to finalize comments on Statewide BOF proposals. For more information contact Mike Crawford
A King-sized Divide, Peninsula Clarion, February 17, 2013 http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2013-02-16 Two halibut panel seats open http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2013-02-25
Skyview High School is having a canned food drive for the Food Bank from now until March 19; Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association would like to help them. There will be
FYI Today, the 26th of February the House Transportation Committee will be hearing House Bill 109 to move naming the Sterling Highway bridge at the Kasilof River to the Michael G. Wiley memorial bridge. Please testify
Alaska’s seafood industry is the state’s largest private employer. An estimated 30,000 people participate in the harvesting of fish and shellfish in Alaska each year. To better support the fishing, seafood and maritime industries,
2013 is speeding by. Some of you have already renewed your membership for 2013. THANK YOU! The Board of Directors have been very busy keeping themselves informed, attending meetings, making
Hospice is holding their annual Wine Event, Saturday February 23, 2013 from 530PM till 1000PM at the Kenai Senior Center, they are looking for volunteers to help serve wine. If you are 21
Last Tuesday, we started the day by hearing a presentation from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) on forgone harvest. There are some rivers in Alaska where salmon
The Kenai/Soldotna Fish & Game Advisory Committee will meet February 20th at 6:30 pm at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture building on K-Beach road to review BOF task force issues. For
For more articles go to www.kenaiwatershed.org. What happens to all the leaves? December 2012 www.kenaiwatershed.org By Dr. David Wartinbee, Kenai Peninsula College – Professor of Biology, KWF Board of Directors There are
These are informational documents that were submitted to the UCI Task Force ADFG Run Reconstruction and Interim Escapement Goal Recommendation for Kenai River Late Run Chinook Salmon
These are informational documents/proposals/positions that were and are currently being submitted to the UCI Task Force. 01.15.2013 Kramer Proposal 2013 Kenai LR King stepdown concept – Delaney CIFF Position
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amy Miller, press secretary January 15, 2013 (907) 258-9304 office 2013-14 (907) 350-4846 cell Begich Statement on House Version of Natural Disaster Supplemental Funding Bill Sen.
The Mouth of The Kenai January 9, 2013 · 7:12 pm New late-run Kenai king escapement goal ready for review By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter The new numbers are out, setting
The Kenai/Soldotna Fish & Game Advisory Committee will hold an election meeting January 16th at the Soldotna Sports Center at 6:30 pm. Agenda will include comments on the draft MOU and additional agenda items are
FYI, Anyone that has had damage due to the storms this last September can qualify for an SBA loan if you meet the criteria. ___________________ Attached is the fact sheet
The Kenai/Soldotna Fish & Game Advisory Committee will hold an election meeting January 16th at the Soldotna Sports Center at 6:30 pm. Agenda will include comments on the draft MOU and additional agenda items are
At this point, the Kulluk is traveling north at 4 plus knots. Infrared cameras have not detected any contaminants in the water around the rig. Destination is a port of
The data requests from November 16, 2013 are now available. For future updates go to the link below: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=ucitaskforce.datarequests ______________ Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries Task Force Data Requests
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES’ UPPER COOK INLET TASK FORCE The Upper Cook Inlet Task Force of the Board of Fisheries (Board) will meet from
ALERT!! Please contact your US House of Representative immediately regarding the Sandy Relief Bill. The House Bill excludes the $150 million for fishery economic disasters, of the $150 million, $40
January 3, 2013 Please contact your local Congressional Representative regarding the Sandy Relief Bill. This bill passed the Senate with $40 million dollars for fishery disaster in Alaska. Don’t let
Through our contact with the ADEC, staff has been made aware of two vessels sinking in JakolofBay. The Seldovia/Jakolof Bay area received approximately four feet of snow over the holiday which
Posted: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 AK, NE fisheries may get $150 million in aid as part of $60 billion Hurricane Sandy relief package SEAFOOD.COM NEWS [Kodiak Daily Mirror] by James
Rep. Pallone Requests Funding for Fisheries Impacted by Disaster in Superstorm Sandy Appropriations Bill http://pallone.house.gov/press-release/rep-pallone-requests-funding-fisheries-impacted-disaster-superstorm-sandy
UFA had a teleconference on Thursday, December 20th. The current President, Arni Thomson is resigning as of December 31st. to take up his new position. UFA bylaws state the current Vice-President, Bruce Wallace, shall replace
On Saturday the 29th of December 2012, Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association would like to invite you to a “Holiday Open House”, at Cook Inlet Aquaculture, from 1:00 PM to 3:30
AEA files Revised Study Plan for Susitna-Watana Hydro The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) submitted its Susitna-Watana Hydro Revised Study Plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Friday, Dec.
The Town of King Salmon How one Alaskan fishing community is saving the salmon by Bill McKibben May-June 1998 Read more: http://www.utne.com/Environment/Bristol-Bay-Town-of-King-Salmon-and-Saving-Salmon-by-Bill-McKibben.aspx#ixzz2FRaN8mT0 Early in this century, the first commercial fleets
The Kenai/Soldotna Advisory Committee will meet on December 19, 2012, at Cook Inlet Aquaculture Building starting at 6:30PM, the following letter will be part of that discussion. Please attend if
The Alaska State Senate Majority and the Alaska House Majority Caucus have announced Committee leadership positions for the 28th Alaska Legislature scheduled to reconvene in Juneau on January 15, 2013.
CIRCAC is pleased to post its first monthly E-Newsletter titled Cook Inlet Navigator. They have also created a Facebook page. Their goal is to provide news and updates on a
Note that the date to submit public comment for the Susitna River Dam project (Project No. 14241-001) with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is Jan. 18, 2013. You may use this link (http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp) to
Disaster Recovery Loans Available Officials with the U.S. Small Business Administration have released notice (http://www.adn.com/2012/11/22/2701102/sba-says-loans-available-after.html) that low interest federal disaster recovery loans are available to Cook Inlet fishermen due to
Select Photo to see a larger image. All photos are much higher quality in the calendar than are displayed in the thumbnails. For a minimum $20 donation you will receive
The Kenai/Soldotna Fish & Game Advisory Committee will meet November 15, 2012 at 6:30PM at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture building. Joint Board proposal submissions, comments on Board of Fisheries and
For those of you that have misplaced your Economic Injury Worksheet, here is the link to print one: Economic Injury Worksheet Download Please send them to: State of Alaska Division
There has been a venue change for the first Board of Fisheries task force meeting on November 16. Instead of being held at the CIAA building, it will now be
2012-2013 Proposal Book Available Supplemental Proposals 236-249 (PDF 299 kB) PROPOSAL 249 – 5 aac 21.359. Kenai River Late-Run King Salmon Management Plan. ISSUE: This is a placeholder proposal to review department escapement goal changes
Please attend the Kenai City Council meeting on November 7, 2012 at 7:00PM and support the resolution of a Seafood Industry Economic Study Analysis for the entire Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Friendly reminder to permit holders to fill out your SBA forms and send them in. These forms will be used to help our Congressional Delegation get appropriation of funds for
Thank you’s going out to the following folks for all their help at the wildly successful 2012 Trunk or Treat event: Megan Smith for all her work in coordinating KPFA’s
Editorial: Board must take up kings, take no more from setnetters JOURNAL OF COMMERCE The — now official —disaster in Cook Inlet during the 2012 salmon season is back in
Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association will be participating in The Boys & Girls Club Trunk-or-Treat this year, on Saturday, October 27, 2012, 4:00PM to 6:00PM, look for our Banner. Located outside
The Soldotna Chamber will be Hosting their 18th Annual Pie & Dessert Auction Tonight at the Soldotna Sports Center, doors open at 5:00PM, KPFA with the help of baker Evelyn Brandt
Board of Fish October Work Session Agenda Change Requests Summary of Actions List http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/regulations/regprocess/fisheriesboard/pdfs/2012-2013/worksession/soa-ws2012.pdf
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Meeting, October 23, 2012 at 7:00PM, at Borough Building in Soldotna Please attend and support an “Economics of the Seafood Industry in the Kenai Peninsula Borough,”
TRUNK OR TREAT UPDATE Planning for KPFA’s participation in the annual Trunk or Treat Halloween celebration taking place on Saturday, October 27, is well under way. Donations are still needed.
Laine Welch: Fish and Game wants help figuring out king decline Read more here: http://www.adn.com/2012/10/13/2659615/fish-and-game-wants-help-figuring.html#storylink=cpy By Laine welch — Fisheries State fishery managers are asking Alaskans to help figure what
** There is some discrepancy in the interpretation of the language on whether the original intent was 7 members or 9. As soon as KPFA finds out the correct information
Kenai/Soldotna Fish & Game Advisory Committee will be meeting tonight at 6:30PM at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Building, Board of Game and Board of Fish proposals will be the topic of discussion.
READY TO GIVE UP THE SHIP? OCTOBER 2012 Hello Fellow Setnetters, As of this printing, most of you like me, are still reeling from the social and economic disaster that was
Link to Task Force However there was an amendment to RC24 to include a 9th member as saltwater recreation fishermen. http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fisheriesboard.main Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries Task Force Deadline
Legislative Communication from Representative Paul Seaton Rep. Seaton: I just wanted to let you know that we’ve updated our Chinook Salmon Symposium and Information page this morning (see below for
2012 Alaska Chinook Salmon Symposium Overview Photo courtesy of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The Alaska Department of Fish & Game will host a scientific symposium in Anchorage, Alaska, October 22nd & 23rd 2012.
Westmark Anchorage Hotel is pleased to welcome the Kenai Penisula Fishermen’s Association (KPFA) Anchorage Fisheries Meeting Attendees Call 1-800-544-0970 and ask for the special room rate for the KPFA Members
KPFA would like to thank the following for contributing to the basket for the Kenai Chamber of Commerce, “Renaissance in Kenai”, fund raiser October 6, 2012; Peninsula Processing & Smokehouse,
Anchorage Westmark Hotel is offering special rates to KPFA members and interested parties that would like to attend the Council Meeting, BOF Worksession and the King Salmon Symposium. The rate
The Business Outreach and Community Awareness Committee of Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association would like to participate in the annual Kenai Chamber of Commerce Fall Fundraiser by providing a basket for
The Link below will take you to the Department of Fish & Game webpage for information on the upcoming Worksession October 9 & 10. Now on this page are Recorded
September 26, 2012 · 9:57 am Fishing for answers — Department representatives hear comments from fishermen By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter Representatives from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game got what
September 26, 2012 · 9:57 am Fish under fire — State officials field questions, answer complaints from fishermen By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter There are a lot of ifs involved in whether
2012 Alaska Chinook Salmon Symposium Overview The Alaska Department of Fish & Game will host a scientific symposium in Anchorage, Alaska, October 22nd & 23rd 2012. The symposium will take place
Assistance Programs Business Outreach/Community Awareness Committee As we all know, the effects of our past disastrous season have left many of our families, permit holders, crewmembers, friends and businesses in
ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES 2012 WORK SESSION – October 9-10, 2012 and Western Alaska Salmon Stock Identification Project Report- October 11, 2012 Egan Civic & Convention Center, Anchorage TENTATIVE AGENDA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES The Alaska Board of Fisheries (board) will conduct a two-day Work Session beginning at 8:30 a.m., October 9-10, 2012, at
Casting about for answers — Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association to host town hall-style meeting with Fish and Game commissioner By Jenny Neyman Redoubt Reporter The nets are back in storage, the
The Political Committee and Technology & Communication Committee will meet October 2, 2012 at the KPFA meeting room. Political at 6:00PM and Technology & Communication at 7:PM.
Alaska Marine Conservation Council Action Alert Take Action to Ensure Observer Program Increases Coverage on Trawl Vessels and Provides Electonic Monitoring What’s Happening: A New Observer Program Promised to Improve Bycatch
Town Hall Meeting, Friday September 21, 2012, Peninsula Grace Brethren Church 44175 Kalifornsky Beach Rd. Soldotna 10:00AM to 12:00PM Economic Relief 1:00PM to 3:00PM Department of Fish & Game
NOAA Fisheries Service External Affairs September 19, 2012 Fisheries of the U.S., 2011 Statistical Report Card for U.S. Fisheries Today, we release Fisheries of the U.S., 2011, our yearbook of
UPDATE September 13, 2012 At KPFA’s request through our local legislators there will be a parallel meeting to the Mat-Su public meeting on September 21, 2012 with the Commissioner, Department
Southcentral Subsistence Regional Advisory Council c/o U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1011 East Tudor Road, MS 121 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Phone: 786-3629 or 1-800-478-1456, Fax: 786-3898 October 15-16, 2012 public meeting of the Southcentral Subsistence Regional Advisory Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2012 Alaska Delegation Lauds Commerce Fisheries Disaster Declaration WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Commerce today declared a resource disaster for the Yukon River, Kuskokwim
Dear Seafood Industry Businesses, Leaders, Officials and Partners, The Department of Commerce’s Alaska Marine Trades Business Questionnaire is set to close on September 15 and we need help encouraging your
Here is the latest update on the Christy Lee fender system repair. Two flexi floats have been replaced and work has begun on the permanent fender system winches. Welders continue
Looks like we need to change the Technology & Communication Committee and the Political Committee meetings scheduled for Thurs., Sept. 13, due to the Kenai River Special Management Area Advisory
Tesoro’s Oil Spill Planning Manager notified Cook Inlet RCAC along with state and federal agencies of a release of approximately 42 gallons of gasoline additive (described by Tesoro as a
Wild Women will sponsor a meeting on September 14, 2012 at 5:30PM at CIAA. Guest Speaker Ken Tarbox, topic age composition and fry in the Lake. Anyone is invited and encouraged to
Board of Fisheries (BOF) Worksession, ACR’s, Cycle Organization and Stocks of Conern, October 9 – 11, 2012 The place for this meeting has been changed to the Egan Civic &
The following are committees that have been formed and tentative meeting dates to appoint a Chair and organize; Research Committee met on August 31, 2012 – Chair Todd Smith Fundraising
Valley Delegation & Parnell Administration, Commissioner Campbell meeting on Mat-Su and Upper Cook Inlet Fisheries, August 29, 2012, 3:00PM, at Willow Island Resort, Mile 71.5 Parks Highway.
The Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association (KPFA) is requesting our Kenai Peninsula delegation to invite our Commissioner of Fish and Game, Cora Campbell, and representatives from Governor Parnell’s administration to the
by Cordova Times Staff A ranking Interior Department official will meet with state and local officials and community organizations in Soldotna on Aug. 24 to highlight reasons why the Kenai River partnership effort
Industry Appreciation Days, Saturday August 25, 2012, 12N to 4PM. KPFA has a booth and a net pulling contest, if you are able to volunteer please contact Chris at 252-1080
DIDSON footage of a chinook passing through… Each king salmon that swims through the ensonified area is a king salmon. This shows a king salmon at the 8 meter mark.
On Tuesday August 21, 2012 the KPFA board of directors voted to support, for the primary election, the incumbent for Senate District “O”; Thomas H. Wagoner, as well as the
Kenai, Kasilof and East Foreland section will fish from 11 am until 11 pm on Thursday August 9, 2012. Take note, our regular period has been pushed back four hours.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but due to several unexpected scheduling conflicts, the Wednesday Commercial Fishing Meeting will be postponed. Pertinent season information and the post-season analysis will not be
All East Side Setnetters are fishing Monday, August 6th, 2012, for the regular period from 7 am to 7 pm. You may listen to the announcement from the Commercial Fishing
There will be and information and update meeting Friday, August 3 @ 6:30 pm at the Cook Inlet Aquaculture Building. Your attendance would be appreciated.
The Alaska Board of Fisheries voted down the petition put forth by Kenai River Sportfishing Association (KRSA), which proposed to extend the Kenai River Late-run King Salmon Management Plan through
August 18, 2012 is the Food Bank annual Soup Bowl Dinner, Commercial Fishing groups, businesses and processors donate a basket to be auctioned, this year we are including a sled
To try and remain as transparent as possible to our members, it will remain our goal to keep our membership informed when we meet and topics discussed. Last night we
We will be having a float in the Progress Days Parade in Soldotna on July 28, We need people to bring their signs and wear their setnetters T-shirt if you
On July 25, 2012 the Upper Cook Inlet Commercial Fisheries staff estimated the total Kenai River sockeye salmon run through July 23 to be 3.3 million fish. The final run
Potential talking points when you call your legislators. -Overescaping the sockeye salmon in the Kenai River is damaging future sockeye runs. -As high as 40% of Eastside king salmon harvest
The Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association has a new Facebook page where we encourage you to check for updates and join the discussion. The link to our Facebook is www.facebook.com/kpfa907.
In light of the recent fishing closures, the KPFA is urging the entire community to contact the appropriate individuals to make changes in the management of the Cook Inlet fishery.
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The Kenai Peninsula Fishermen’s Association launched our new web presence on July 22, 2012. Our website will be one of our primary tools for disseminating information and communicating news and