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    Bill aimed at helping younger fishermen
    Bill aimed at helping younger fishermen
    By Cristy Fry • January 21, 2016 10:01 am

    As young Alaskans gather in Juneau for the sixth annual Young Fishermen’s Summit next week to explore ways to get…

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    UCIDA study points to big opportunities for all in inlet
    UCIDA study points to big opportunities for all...
    By Cristy Fry • January 14, 2016 10:44 am

    At a time when the state of Alaska is counting its pennies, a recently released study showing the state spends…

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    Setnetters celebrate court ruling
    Setnetters celebrate court ruling
    By Cristy Fry • January 7, 2016 10:25 am

    Upper Cook Inlet setnetters were handed a significant victory by the Alaska Supreme Court when it overruled a decision by…

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    Help pick Coast Guard rescue video of 2015
    Help pick Coast Guard rescue video of 2015
    By Cristy Fry • December 31, 2015 10:19 am

    There are only a few more days to vote on which Coast Guard rescue video deserves to be Video of…

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    Fisherman wants to stop tax that funds Bristol Bay seafood group
    Fisherman wants to stop tax that funds Bristol...
    By Cristy Fry • December 24, 2015 8:52 am

    An effort is underway to stop Bristol Bay salmon fishermen from paying a 1 percent tax to fund the Bristol…

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    It’s expensive for fishermen to participate in BOF meets
    It’s expensive for fishermen to participate in BOF...
    By Cristy Fry • December 17, 2015 10:44 am

    Editors note:  This story has been edited to delete comments from the United Cook Inlet Drift Association president about testimony…

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    Research shows Pacific cod can withstand warming better than Arctic cod
    Research shows Pacific cod can withstand warming better...
    By Cristy Fry • May 6, 2015 3:17 pm

    Arctic cod are proving highly susceptible to warming ocean temperatures, but the good news is that Pacific cod, the kind…

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    Ruffner doesn’t win legislative approval
    Ruffner doesn’t win legislative approval
    By Cristy Fry • April 22, 2015 11:51 am

    The support from commercial fishermen and local governments apparently prevented a nominee for the Alaska Board of Fisheries with no…

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    Bad weather keeping halibut boats tied to dock
    Bad weather keeping halibut boats tied to dock
    By Cristy Fry • March 25, 2015 12:36 pm

    Ten days into the 2015 halibut season, prices are beginning to fall slightly, but production is nearly nonexistent, at least…

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    Bycatch debate far from being finished
    Bycatch debate far from being finished
    By Cristy Fry • December 24, 2014 4:32 pm

    Bering Sea halibut fishermen narrowly missed getting a reduction of trawl bycatch at the latest North Pacific Fishery Management Council…

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    Bristol Bay red king crab fishery set for quota hike
    Bristol Bay red king crab fishery set for...
    By Cristy Fry • October 8, 2014 12:30 pm

    The Bristol Bay red king crab season scheduled to get under way Oct. 15 is set for another increase, rising…

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    Report details commercial fish industry’s value to U.S.
    Report details commercial fish industry’s value to U.S.
    By Cristy Fry • May 7, 2014 1:57 pm

    Many Alaskans know the commercial seafood industry is an economic powerhouse, and the largest private employer in the state. But…

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    Summit teaches how to run own fishing operation
    Summit teaches how to run own fishing operation
    By Cristy Fry • November 20, 2013 3:11 pm

    Young fishermen are preparing to gather for the fifth Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit in Anchorage beginning Dec. 10 and running…

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