State and federal officers were involved in the investigations. The officers say Walter and Mikel Payne helped their clients take too many halibut and did not accurately document the halibut that was caught. Many of the charges stem from Guided Angler Fish halibut.
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A new scientific paper published this fall shows that the pink salmon population is booming in the North Pacific Ocean – and global warming is helping it happen. The new evidence suggests that pinks are not just outcompeting other salmon species but they’re affecting the whole ecosystem – from the microscopic to large marine whales.
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The student was sent home Thursday afternoon and remains under family supervision. They are suspended pending the investigation. “We feel confident in the family supervision that is happening at this point,” said Superintendent Erica Kludt-Painter. “Everyone is cooperating with the school and police; everyone is taking it seriously.”
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A warming climate has scientists wanting to know, more than ever, what’s living in Alaska’s rivers and streams – specifically, what species live in the anadromous freshwater streams where migratory fish return from saltwater to spawn. Biologists and others are hoping that a new phone app will encourage Alaskans to help map these fish habitats.
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Four fishing guides at a Petersburg lodge are being charged by the State of Alaska with over 50 violations. The four men were working for Rocky Point Resort in 2019 and 2020.
All of the charges are misdemeanors involving illegal fishing for halibut. Halibut is strictly regulated with a limited quota for commercial and sports fishermen, and the harvests must be documented.
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