Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2014

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2014
Author: Brendan P. Scanlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2015
Genre: Fishery management
ISBN:

This report presents sport fisheries season summaries for 2014 and preliminary information for 2015 in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area. The Northwest/North Slope Management Area (NW/NSMA) consists of all waters north of the Yukon River drainage in Norton Sound, the Seward Peninsula, Kotzebue Sound (including the major drainages of the Kobuk and Noatak rivers), and all north-draining waters of the Brooks Range east to the Canadian border. Sport and subsistence fisheries target king, coho, chum, and pink salmon, Dolly Varden, sheefish, Arctic grayling, and northern pike. In 2014, angler-days totaled 9,542 with the largest proportion (0.80) coming from the Seward Peninsula/Norton Sound fisheries. Pink salmon was the predominant sport species harvested in 2014 with 4,603 fish taken followed by coho salmon (3,378) and chum salmon (990). Summaries of major sport, commercial, and subsistence fisheries within the NW/NSMA are detailed, including descriptions of recent performances, Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory actions, social and biological issues, and descriptions of ongoing research and management activities.

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2013

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2013
Author: Brendan P. Scanlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2015
Genre: Fishery management
ISBN:

This report presents sport fisheries season summaries for 2013 and preliminary information for 2014 in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area. The Northwest/North Slope Management Area (NW/NSMA) consists of all waters north of the Yukon River drainage in Norton Sound, the Seward Peninsula, Kotzebue Sound (including the major drainages of the Kobuk and Noatak rivers), and all north-draining waters of the Brooks Range east to the Canadian border. Sport and subsistence fisheries target king, coho, chum, and pink salmon, Dolly Varden, sheefish, Arctic grayling, and northern pike. In 2013, angler-days totaled 18,642 with the largest proportion coming from the Seward Peninsula/Norton Sound fisheries (0.61). Coho salmon was the predominant sport species harvested in 2013 with 7,567 fish taken followed by chum salmon (2,980) and Dolly Varden (2,537). Summaries of major sport, commercial, and subsistence fisheries within the NW/NSMA are detailed, including descriptions of recent performances, Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory actions, social and biological issues, and descriptions of ongoing research and management activities.

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2021

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2021
Author: Brendan P. Scanlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022
Genre: Fishery management
ISBN:

Information specific to sport fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area in 2021 and information for 2022 is presented. Estimates of fishing effort, total harvest and catch are summarized through the 2021 season. This information is provided to the Alaska Board of Fisheries, as well as to the general public and interested parties. Major fisheries within the area are detailed, including descriptions of the performance of these fisheries, regulatory actions by Alaska Board of Fisheries, social and biological issues, and descriptions of ongoing research and management activities.

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2011

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2011
Author: Brendan P. Scanlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2012
Genre: Fishery management
ISBN:

Sport fisheries season summaries for 2011 and preliminary information for 2012 in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area are presented. The Northwest/North Slope Management Area (NW/NSMA) consists of all waters north of the Yukon River drainage in Norton Sound, the Seward Peninsula, Kotzebue Sound (including the major drainages of the Kobuk and Noatak rivers), and all north-draining waters of the Brooks Range east to the Canadian border. Sport and subsistence fisheries target king, coho, chum, and pink salmon, Dolly Varden, sheefish, Arctic grayling, and northern pike. Summaries of major sport fisheries within the NW/NSMA are detailed, including descriptions of recent performances, comparisons to commercial and subsistence harvests, Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory actions, social and biological issues, and descriptions of ongoing research and management activities.

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2015

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2015
Author: Brendan P. Scanlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2017
Genre: Fishery management
ISBN:

This report presents sport fisheries season summaries for 2015 and preliminary information for 2016 in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area. The Northwest/North Slope Management Area (NW/NSMA) consists of all waters north of the Yukon River drainage in Norton Sound, the Seward Peninsula, Kotzebue Sound (including the major drainages of the Kobuk and Noatak rivers), and all north-draining waters of the Brooks Range east to the Canadian border. Sport and subsistence fisheries target king, coho, chum, and pink salmon, Dolly Varden, sheefish, Arctic grayling, and northern pike. In 2015, angler-days totaled 14,558 with the largest proportion (0.52) coming from the Seward Peninsula/Norton Sound fisheries. Coho salmon was the predominant sport species harvested in 2015 with 3,720 fish taken followed by chum salmon (1,687) and pink salmon (1,623). Summaries of major sport, commercial, and subsistence fisheries within the NW/NSMA are detailed, including descriptions of recent performances, Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory actions, social and biological issues, and descriptions of ongoing research and management activities.

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2016

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2016
Author: Brendan P. Scanlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2018
Genre: Fishery management
ISBN:

This report presents sport fisheries season summaries for 2016 and preliminary information for 2017 in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area. The Northwest/North Slope Management Area (NW/NSMA) consists of all waters north of the Yukon River drainage in Norton Sound, the Seward Peninsula, Kotzebue Sound (including the major drainages of the Kobuk and Noatak rivers), and all north-draining waters of the Brooks Range east to the Canadian border. Sport and subsistence fisheries target Chinook (king), coho, chum, and pink salmon, Dolly Varden, sheefish, Arctic grayling, and northern pike. In 2016, angler-days totaled 23,314 with the largest proportion (0.62) coming from the Seward Peninsula/Norton Sound fisheries. Pink salmon was the predominant sport species harvested in 2016 with 8,565 fish taken followed by coho salmon (5,554) and Dolly Varden/Arctic char (3,696). Summaries of major sport, commercial, and subsistence fisheries within the NW/NSMA are detailed, including descriptions of recent performances, Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory actions, social and biological issues, and descriptions of ongoing research and management activities.

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2012

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2012
Author: Brendan P. Scanlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2014
Genre: Fishery management
ISBN:

This report presents sport fisheries season summaries for 2012 and preliminary information for 2013 in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area. The Northwest/North Slope Management Area (NW/NSMA) consists of all waters north of the Yukon River drainage in Norton Sound, the Seward Peninsula, Kotzebue Sound (including the major drainages of the Kobuk and Noatak rivers), and all north-draining waters of the Brooks Range east to the Canadian border. Sport and subsistence fisheries target king, coho, chum, and pink salmon, Dolly Varden, sheefish, arctic grayling, and northern pike. Summaries of major sport, commercial, and subsistence fisheries within the NW/NSMA are detailed, including descriptions of recent performances, Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory actions, social and biological issues, and descriptions of ongoing research and management activities.

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2010

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2010
Author: Brendan P. Scanlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2012
Genre: Fishery management
ISBN:

Sport fisheries season summaries for 2010 and preliminary information for 2011 in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area are presented. The Northwest/North Slope Management Area consists of all waters north of the Yukon River drainage in Norton Sound, the Seward Peninsula, Kotzebue Sound (including the major drainages of the Kobuk and Noatak rivers), and all north-draining waters of the Brooks Range east to the Canadian border. Sport and subsistence fisheries target king, coho, chum, and pink salmon, Dolly Varden, sheefish, Arctic grayling, and northern pike. Summaries of major sport, commercial, and subsistence fisheries within the NW/NSMA are detailed, including descriptions of recent performances, Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory actions, social and biological issues, and descriptions of ongoing research and management activities.

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2008

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2008
Author: Brendan P. Scanlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 86
Release: 2009
Genre: Fishery management
ISBN:

Sport fisheries season summaries for 2008 and management recommendations for 2009 in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area are presented. The Northwest Management Area consists of all waters north of the Yukon River drainage in Norton Sound, the Seward Peninsula, Kotzebue Sound (including the major drainages of the Kobuk and Noatak rivers), and all north-draining waters of the Brooks Range east to the Canadian border. Sport and subsistence fisheries target king, coho, and pink salmon, Dolly Varden, sheefish, and northern pike. Summaries of major sport, commercial, and subsistence fisheries within the Northwest/North Slope Management Area are detailed, including descriptions of recent performances, Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory actions, social and biological issues, and descriptions of ongoing research and management activities.

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2009

Fishery Management Report for Sport Fisheries in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area, 2009
Author: Brendan P. Scanlon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 82
Release: 2011
Genre: Fishery management
ISBN:

Sport fisheries season summaries for 2009 and preliminary information for 2010 in the Northwest/North Slope Management Area are presented. The Northwest/North Slope Management Area consists of all waters north of the Yukon River drainage in Norton Sound, the Seward Peninsula, Kotzebue Sound (including the major drainages of the Kobuk and Noatak rivers), and all north-draining waters of the Brooks Range east to the Canadian border. Sport and subsistence fisheries target king, coho, and pink salmon, Dolly Varden, sheefish, and northern pike. Summaries of major sport, commercial, and subsistence fisheries within the Northwest/North Slope Management Area are detailed, including descriptions of recent performances, Alaska Board of Fisheries regulatory actions, social and biological issues, and descriptions of ongoing research and management activities.