A permitting system designed in the 1970s was supposed to make Alaska’s commercial fishing industry more sustainable and more ...

— Calvin Skonberg, home owner in both Chignik and Kodiak, says he qualified for a Limited Entry permit to go salmon fishing “just by the skin of my teeth.” Skonberg bought his 36-foot F/V Rosalie in ...

I wrote a Country Chef column from the city of Kodiak, on Kodiak Island — about 400 miles from the Alaska mainland. I ...

Votes on state fishery regulations came down on Friday and Saturday as the Alaska Board of Fisheries wrapped up Session One of its Southeast Alaska/Yakutat finfish and shellfish regulatory meeting ...

Something about being at sea encourages philosophical musing. Something about looking down into the darkness of deep water, ...

Two newly constructed public-use cabins in Kodiak offer outdoor enthusiasts a cozy retreat. Located at Pasagshak River and ...

Executive Director Steve White and founder Ed Page look comfortable and relaxed seated at the deck-plank style conference ...

Welcome to Buskin River State Park, Alaska’s hidden gem. Nestled on the picturesque Kodiak Island, Buskin River State Park is a slice of Alaskan paradise that’s been flying under the radar for far too ...

Kodiak brown bears, the park’s VIP guests ... you’ll appreciate more than you’d think after a day of hiking and fishing. Just remember to keep your food stored properly – unless you want to wake up to ...

A nimals, like humans, are experiencing the effects of climate change, with many species at risk of extinction. The good news is that some animals have been showing signs of adapt ...

Remember how awesome the crappie fishing was during the spring? The fish were spawning, bunched in the shallows thicker than fleas on a hound. You were catching slabs off stake beds and brush ...

From the expansive Great Lakes to hidden fishing spots on smaller rivers and reservoirs, the 2025 lineup offers options to suit every need, whether you’re chasing walleyes, bass, muskies or panfish.