Alaska
Fishing Report: ‘wefishak’ offers family and trophy fish challenges
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Sometimes, when we finally hook on and reel in, we can’t help but take a fish frame.
And after that fish is released back into the river or put in the freezer, those photos can be turned in and recognized by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s ‘wefishak’ challenges.
“[The challenges] are really in effect to celebrate angler accomplishments,” Ryan Ragan, ADF&G Communications Coordinator for Sport Fishing said.
Five Salmon Family Challenge
Fishing is more fun with others, and the Five Salmon Family Challenge promotes family or group participation, proper salmon identification and ethical angling practices. The goal is to reel in the five species of Pacific Salmon found in Alaska waters – Chinook, Chum, Coho, Pink and Sockeye – with members of a family, family groups, or any other group of angling partners.
Fish must be legally caught within Alaskan waters that are open to the public and in compliance with current Alaska Fish and Game regulations.
When you haul in a salmon, simply take a photo displaying it so the species can be easily be identified, then submit it by email to ryan.ragan@alaska.gov. Those who complete the challenge will receive a certificate from ADF&G and an 11×7 poster by Alaskan artist Shelly Marshall of the five salmon species.
Trophy Fish Program
The Trophy Fish Program is the longest-running challenge offered by ADF&G, with data documenting recordholders over decades. There are more than a dozen species to showcase, giving special recognition to anglers that meet minimum weight for trophy certificates and length standards for catch-and-release, also offering a youth division.
Stocked Waters Challenge
There are three challenges within the Stocked Waters Challenge. “Five from Five” challenges anglers to catch five different species (Chinook, Coho, Rainbow trout, Arctic char and Arctic grayling’ from five different stocked waters; one type of species per body of water. To accomplish the “10 Lakes Challenge,” anglers must fish at any 10 stocked lakes within Alaska. However, catching a fish however is not required. This challenge is more about exploring fishing opportunities that you may not have previously experienced. For the “Two Over 20″ challenge, anglers aim to catch two fish of any species, over 20 inches in length.
Details regarding ‘wefishak’ and each challenge can be found here.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – On Thursday, a vehicle collision at mile 91 of the Seward Highway left one dead and two injured, according to an update from APD.
The collision involved two vehicles — a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle.
The Girdwood Fire Department responded at about 8:41 p.m. and pronounced the male driver of the vehicle dead at the scene.
APD says a male and female were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
At the time of publication, the southbound and northbound lanes of the Seward Highway remain closed.
APD is currently investigating the circumstances of the collision and the victim’s identity will be released once they have completed next-of-kin procedures.
Original Story: An incident involving two vehicles at mile 91 of Seward Highway leaves two injured, according to Anchorage Police Department (APD).
APD is responding to the scene and travelers should expect closures at mile 91 for both northbound and southbound lanes of the Seward Highway for at least the next 3 to 4 hours.
Updates will be made as they become available.
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Strong winds in the Portage area on Monday destroyed a shelter building at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center that was used to house Sitka deer. The conservation center says 80 mph winds swept through Portage Valley.
The conservation center says no animals were injured, but they are quickly raising money to rebuild. Their goal is $30,000, and as of Thursday morning, they have already fundraised over $26,000.
Sales & Marketing Director Nicole Geils said, “The shelter was in their habitat. It was essential for providing them a safe Haven during harsh weather. It’s a really useful area for when we’re feeding and doing enrichment with the deer and it’s also a safe space for recovery after medical procedures when needed.”
Executive Director Sarah Howard described how she learned about the damage.
“We had a staff member that radioed, ‘The shelter’s gone!’ And a couple of us were at least able to make a little light of the situation. Like, did it go to Oz? And thankfully, it didn’t go too far, and the deer were okay,” Howard said.
The conservation center is still accepting donations through their website.
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