conservation
Plants for Salmon
Plants for Salmon events are bringing Alaskans together in a big way, with volunteers from Talkeetna to Hope rolling up their sleeves to replant native vegetation along some of the state's most Read More...
Knowledge = Protections
Alaska Anadromous Waters Catalog listings are what give fish habitat legal protection under Alaska state law, and the more streams that get added, the better protected Alaska's fisheries become. That is exactly Read More...
A Champion for Bristol Bay
Alaska Bristol Bay guide, lodge owner, and conservationist Nanci Morris Lyon has spent 20 years as one of the most devoted champions standing between Pebble Mine and the world's most extraordinary wild Read More...
Teaching the Joys of Flyfishing to the Next Generation
Youth fishing camp isn't just about catching fish. The Kenai Peninsula Chapter of Trout Unlimited's free weeklong summer program teaches middle schoolers the art of flyfishing while instilling a deeper appreciation for Read More...
A Record-Breaking Run
Kenai River sockeye count numbers like these do not come around often. When more than a hundred-thousand fish surge upriver day after day, it is a moment that reshapes seasons, memories, and Read More...
It All Flows Downstream
Nome Alaska is synonymous with gold, river valleys, and hard country, but its legacy runs far beyond town into headwaters like Nome Creek, a tributary of Beaver Creek, a wild and scenic Read More...
The “Over-Escapement” Fallacy
Kenai salmon management has long revolved around the fear of over-escapement, a concept suggesting too many returning fish can harm future runs. Yet decades of data from the Kenai River tell a Read More...
This Land is Your Land
Kenai River conservation is essential to protecting one of Alaska’s most beloved fisheries. From salmon runs that fill freezers to wild trout that lure anglers from around the world, the Kenai’s waters Read More...
An Alaska-Grown Solution to Safeguard Bristol Bay
To safeguard Bristol Bay from the ongoing threat posed by the proposed Pebble Mine, a new bill has been introduced in the Alaska Legislature. This legislation aims to permanently protect the world-class Read More...
Potential Changes to Alaska’s Fish-Friendly Water Laws
We Should All Be Paying Attention to Potential Changes to Alaska’s Fish-Friendly Water Laws. Changes could impact waters across Alaska. Story by Dave Atcheson & Photos by Trout Unlimited It seems like Read More...
Anadromous Waters: Expanding Alaska’s Catalog
The Anadromous Waters Catalog, managed by ADF&G, plays a vital role in identifying and protecting habitats for fish that rely on freshwater to spawn and grow. Discover how one dedicated angler volunteered Read More...
Peltola Vs Begich on Trawl Bycatch
Your Content Goes Here What’s Happened Since the 2024 Election? Ahead of last November’s election for Alaska’s House of Representatives, I reached out to both candidates—Mary Peltola and Nick Begich—to participate Read More...
Don’t Throw Out Last Year’s Salmon
Smoked salmon is not only a delicious treat but also an excellent way to preserve last year's catch, ensuring every fish harvested is put to good use while promoting sustainable fishing practices. Read More...
Kenai Guides Create Waves in the Name of Conservation
The Kenai Guide Ambassador Program, launched by Trout Unlimited Alaska in 2023, empowers fishing guides to practice and promote sustainable angling and fish habitat conservation on the Kenai River. The Read More...
Tale of Two Montana Creeks
Both Montana Creeks in Juneau and Talkeetna, Alaska, have undergone community-led restoration, preserving fishing for future generations. Alaska has thousands of rivers, streams, and creeks, so it’s no surprise that some Read More...