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Joanne Thordarson, left, and Betty Siegel, right, look for birds last Friday at Mud Bay on the Homer Spit.-Photo by Michael Armstrong, Homer News

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Birding: It’s for anyone, anywhere

“The birds are always out there waiting for us to notice them,” said Jeffrey Gordon, this year’s keynote…

Opinion

New research: All fisheries important to food security on peninsula

The Kenai River Sportfishing Association has used elements of a recently released study about food security on the…

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More register than fish for Sound shrimp

Prince William Sound is a busy place these days with three ongoing fisheries that are open entry, not…

Opinion

Cod pot fleet hauls in gear with quota in water

For the first time since its inception, the state-waters Pacific cod pot fleet quit fishing with a substantial…

Opinion

NMFMC fails to clarify observer program

The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association’s attempt to get the North Pacific Fishery Management Council to clarify the objectives…

Youth anglers, assisted by parents, ring the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon during the 2009 Kids Fishing Day.-Photo by McKibben Jackinsky, Homer News

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Fishing Hole runs hard to predict

Eagles are flying over it and seals are poking their heads above its surface, but will fish be…

Greg Brush, owner of EZ Limit Guide Service, talks with a reporter about his decision to take clients who want to fish for Kenai River king salmon on catch-and-release only trips.-Photo by Rashah McChesney,  Morris News Service - Alaska

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Taking a stand for Kenai kings

For 24 years, Greg Brush has been cementing the foundation of his life — faith, family and fish.…

Opinion

Fishing vessels wanted for energy audit pilot project

The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation is seeking vessel owners for a fishing vessel energy audit pilot program. The…

Opinion

Mat-Su blames drift fishery for poor runs

    Bruce Knowles, chairman of the Mat-Su borough’s Fish and Wildlife Commission, is urging sport fishermen to…

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Shell game: Scallop fishery faces scrutiny

A bill extending the limited entry program for scallops is making its way through the Alaska State Senate,…

Opinion

Pot cod season not as good as in past years

Alaska Department of Fish and Game Homer area management biologist Jan Rumble confirmed last week what fishermen have…

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Online registration underway for 20th winter king tourney

The countdown to the 20th annual Winter King Salmon Tournament, sponsored by the Homer Chamber of Commerce and…

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Big show

A great gray owl sits on a downed spruce tree just off West Hill Road early Monday evening.…