Setnetters should be allowed a reasonable opportunity to fish

07/25/12 - 10:12am

Kenai king salmon austerity has gone too far.

King salmon returns are weak in many areas of Alaska this year. The early and late run Kenai kings appear weak as well. Let's save the "why this is happening" for a different discussion. What should we do about this Kenai king salmon shortage?

Should we: (A) allow east side set-net fishing and in-river fishing to go on as though there were not a problem? Of course not.

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In response to Greg Brush's column "Are our Kenai kings done"

08/10/11 - 10:39am

I expect Greg is sincere in his concern for the survival of Kenai kings, but, in my opinion, he needs to reconsider a couple of things.

1- Let's stop pretending that over-escapement is a myth; there's too much credible biology to the contrary. Alaska salmon biology recognizes the consequences of putting too many salmon in a system with a limited nutrient source. This is science...not opinion.

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