Stutes: “Alaskans deserve a Board that follows its own policies, regulations, and statutes. An impartial and independent review is now underway to ascertain if the Board is meeting those standards.”
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AK Gov Dunleavy shuffles BOF appointees; names new CFEC commissioner
No public notice was given by Dunleavy regarding his appointments to the Fish Board or Fisheries Entry Commission.
AK legislator says Fish Board is subverting its own rules; asks for immediate corrective actions
Stutes claims BOF is not following proper process, transparency and ethics; demands a “course change” or the AK Legislature will intervene.
Fish Board meets May 1: proposals for Yukon Chinook & chums, Kenai kings, Traditional knowledge
Four BOF-generated proposals would add new regulatory language; Written comments accepted thru April 30 for live streamed meeting.
Peggy Parker/SeafoodNews.com: Alaska Gov Appoints Three to Board of Fish With No Public Notice; AK Legislators Express Escalating Concern
Legislators ask Board to rein in “excessive use of exceptions to the rules” and call its performance “increasingly unpredictable and unstable.”
Alaska Peninsula Communities File Suit to Void Conflicted Fisheries Regulations at Area M
Complaint alleges three Board of Fisheries members with undisclosed conflicts cast the deciding votes to restrict the Area M salmon fishery.
Board of Fish punts on pelagic trawl gear; Takes no action on salmon hatcheries
The BOF chose a do-nothing dodge on pelagic trawl gear, punting it back to the North Pacific Fishery Management Council for more discussion later this year. The Board also rejected all hatchery proposals.
ADF&G nixes Board of Fish proposals to keep “midwater” trawls off bottom in state waters
ADF&G cites increasing costs and suggests “coordinating efforts to address trawl effects” with federal managers, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.
Seafoodnews.com: Alaska Board of Fish Charged with Conflict of Interest in Area M Chum Salmon Issue
Ethics complaint is against BOF member who has publicly advocated for Area M closures to protect chum salmon. He cast the deciding vote that imposes new limits.
BOF to address proposals to restrict trawl gear; Ditto the Alaska Legislature
Four Board of Fish proposals; bills and resolutions by AK legislators aim to rein in trawl gear in state waters. Comment to the BOF by March 2.