Story Created:
Jun 15, 2009 at 1:33 PM AKDT
Story Updated:
Jul 1, 2009 at 2:38 PM AKDT
State Fish and Game Department
officials say the first pulse of king salmon heading up the Yukon
River is expected anytime.
Subsistence fishing has been closed for District Y-1 until
further notice because of special restrictions placed on this
year's salmon harvest.
Subsistence fishing in districts Y-2 and Y-3 will be closed as
the first pulse of salmon heads upstream.
A below-average to poor harvest is expected this year, and
officials say the limits on subsistence fishing are needed to
ensure enough fish reach Canada to meet treaty agreements.
