Public hearing June 17 for Taku River Federal subsistence salmon fishery

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Public hearing June 17 for Taku River Federal subsistence salmon fishery

 JUNEAU, Alaska – The Juneau District Ranger, under authority granted by the Federal Subsistence Board, will hold a public hearing June 17, 2024, to share information and solicit comments to guide the Federal subsistence salmon fishery on the Taku River. The in-season manager intends to issue a temporary special action to adjust the season length, harvest limits, and gear types authorized in the fishery in order to meet the terms of the Pacific Salmon Treaty. 

The event will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Juneau Ranger District (8510 Mendenhall Loop Rd) conference room in Juneau. Interested persons may also call in by dialing (202) 650-0123 and entering the passcode 82305889#. 

For additional information, call Robert Cross, Tongass Subsistence Program Manager, at 907-723-8653 or e-mail him at robert.cross@usda.gov.

For interviews and information to be used for publication, contact the Tongass Public Affairs Officer at 907-617-2063.

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