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Those who have yet to Gulkana River travel to the Gulkana are missing a rare glimpse of a unique piece DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME of Alaska SPORT FISH DIVISION 1300 COLLEGE ROAD FAIRBANKS, ALASKA 99701 (907) 459-7207 GLENNALLEN OFFICE: (907) 822-3309 Contents

Fishing the Gulkana River: an Introduction ...... 1 Roads and lodging ...... 2 Remote fishing sites: the Middle Fork and the West Fork . . . 2 The mainstem Gulkana: Paxson Lake to Sourdough ...... 2 Fishing for grayling in the Gulkana ...... 3 Fishing for rainbow trout in the Gulkana ...... 4 The lower Gulkana: Sourdough to the bridge ...... 5 Salmon fishing in the Gulkana ...... 5 Downstream from the Richardson Highway bridge ...... 6 Lake trout fishing in Summit and Paxson lakes ...... 6 What to do if you catch a tagged fish ...... 7 Gulkana River float trips: mileage logs ...... 8 ADF&G Trophy Fish Program ...... 10 Catch-and-release techniques ...... 11 Trophy Fish Affidavit form ...... 12 Gulkana River area map ...... back cover

he Alaska Department of Fish and Game administers all programs and activities free from discrimination based on race, color, Tnational origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, or disability The department administers all programs and activities in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or if you desire further information please write to ADF&G, P O Box 25526, Juneau, AK 99802-5526; U S Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N Fairfax Drive, Suite 300 Webb, Arlington, VA 22203 or O E O , U S Department of the Interior, Washington DC 20240 For information on alternative formats for this and other department publications, please contact the department ADA Coordinator at (voice) 907-465-4120, (TDD) 907-465-3646, or (FAX) 907-465-2440 This brochure was produced by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Sport Fish, Region III (Interior Alaska: Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim and Upper Copper/Upper Susitna River areas) 1300 College Rd., Fairbanks AK 99708 (907) 459-7207

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© 2001 Alaska Department of Fish and Game All rights reserved Photographs in this brochure are the property of ADF&G No portion of this brochure may be reproduced without permission from ADF&G fish, and wildlife values and Flowing through a basin of Fishing The provides protection for the rolling hills covered by spruce Gulkana River benefit of present and future and scattered hardwoods, the generations. Gulkana offers a range of Those who have visited the waters from very challenging Gulkana River can appreci- rapids to stretches of gentle meanders. Moose, beaver, he Gulkana River and sockeye salmon, as ate the reasons for this originates in the well as fewer numbers of classification; those who bear, eagles, ducks, and T trumpeter swans are often and lake trout, and catch-and- have yet to travel to the seen along the river, and flows south to join the release-only fisheries for Gulkana are missing a rare much of the Nelchina caribou near the rainbow and steelhead glimpse of a unique piece herd summers in the area. community of Gulkana. This trout. In the winter, there of Alaska. beautiful clearwater system is excellent ice fishing for affords unique and diverse lake trout and burbot in remote sport fishing oppor- area lakes. tunities. The Gulkana River Land upstream of Sour- drainage supports the single dough is mainly federal largest recreational fishery in and state-owned. The the Glennallen area and section of the Gulkana has grown to be one of the River upstream from largest Arctic grayling Sourdough has been fisheries in the state. In designated by the U.S. addition to its renowned Congress as a Wild River. grayling fishing, the Gulkana This classification recog- The Gulkana offers a range of waters—from River drainage has great nizes the area’s excep- very challenging rapids to gentle meanders summertime fishing for king tional scenic, recreational,

1 Roads, access, Two short portages lead to a short stretch of Class III Air charter operators for and lodging an unnamed muddy, shallow waters lies approximately 6 these trips are available lake. From there, you have miles downstream from throughout the Copper You can reach the Gulkana two choices: (1) continue to Dickey Lake. The last 10 River Basin. The Copper River by roads and trails the south end of miles of the Middle Valley Visitor Center (907- leading off the Richardson the muddy lake, Anglers Fork, before it flows 822-5555) has current Highway, which parallels where two short into the mainstem information on area air much of the river. Com- portages and a enjoy Gulkana, is a slow charter operators. fortable lodgings can be 1- mile portage some of meander and a Another option is to enter found along the road south will take good time for the upper reaches of the system in Glennallen and Alaska’s you to Dickey wildlife viewing West Fork from the Tyone Gakona, and at Paxson and premier Lake and the and relaxing. River. Just a few short Summit Lakes. headwaters of grayling portages, and the entire The West Fork Remote fishing the Middle Fork; fishing drainage is available to drains several bogs sites: the Middle or (2) travel/line your canoe paddle, and lake systems as Fork and the West up the Tangle camera, and fishing rod. Fork River out of the it travels down to muddy lake and paddle to join the mainstem of the The mainstem For the more adventurous the 1-mile portage above Gulkana River, 8 miles above Gulkana: Paxson angler seeking a truly Dickey Lake. You may also Sourdough. Here also, Lake to Sour- remote fishing experience, choose to fly in to Dickey waterfowl nesting and dough the Gulkana's two major Lake to begin your float trip. wildlife viewing are at their tributaries—the Middle Grayling fishing can be very best. A canoe is the best The most popular and Fork and the West Fork— fine in that section from the choice for travel along this scenic section of the may be the places to go. outlet of Dickey Lake on stretch. A float plane trip to Gulkana River is the 50- To reach the Middle downstream 15 miles. several lakes along the West mile stretch from Paxson Fork, take a canoe or USE CAUTION: the first 5 Fork can provide access to Lake downstream to small raft south through miles after leaving Dickey the river, depending on Sourdough. Anglers who the upper Tangle Lakes. lake are Class II waters, and water conditions. float this section in June

2 through August are treated (Class III/IV). The well- Richardson Highway to some of Alaska’s premier marked 1/4-mile portage and passes grayling fishing. These fish around the rapids is used through forest, average 8 to 16 inches long by all but the most experi- bog, and and are relatively fast- enced canoeists, kayakers, alpine tundra growing; most fish caught or rafters equipped with as it winds its strike are 3 to 5 years old. suitable rowing frames. way back to To experience the upper Eight miles of small the confluence Gulkana River, floaters in boulder rapids and of the Middle rafts or canoes begin at the excellent grayling fishing Fork. The Paxson Lake campground lie below the canyon. Haggard Creek (Mile 175 Richardson Hwy) From there to Sourdough, trail (Mile 161) and paddle the 3 miles to the river meanders more runs through the outlet of Paxson Lake slowly with occasional bogs and where they can fish for riffles and small rapids. lowlands and grayling, lake trout, and The entire float covers intercepts the whitefish. The next 3 miles, almost 50 river miles, and Gulkana in the to the confluence with the anglers should allow a Canyon Rapids minimum of three or four area. Both Middle Fork, is swift, "skitter" to is grayling for technique effective An a entice to surface the along fly the boulder-strewn water, with days to complete the trip. trails are open excellent grayling fishing. Camping sites are plenti- to ATVs, but bogs and roadside streams, and Then the river meanders ful along the wooded lowlands make motorized resultant closures and bag over a 16-mile stretch, shoreline. travel difficult. limit restrictions, many broken up by small rapids Two main 7-mile long trails Fishing for anglers are turning to the that provide fast-action provide access to the grayling in the Gulkana River to fish for grayling fishing (and an middle reaches of the Gulkana grayling. The Gulkana occasional rainbow trout). mainstem Gulkana. The supports a healthy popula- The river then enters an Meiers Lake-Middle Fork With declining grayling tion of Arctic grayling and is area called Canyon Rapids trail begins at Mile 169 populations in other area presently being managed

3 Fishing for for conservation The Gulkana rainbow trout in of its historic River is grayling size, age home to the Gulkana compositions, the most northerly Anglers fishing the Gulkana and abundance rainbow River can anticipate levels. trout population hooking a rainbow trout Size and bag in North during their float trip. The limits have been America river is home to the most introduced to northerly native population protect the larger of rainbow trout in North grayling for spawning. To usually found in the upper and silver spinners and America. do your part, keep a few of reaches of the river). Drifting white or yellow jigs (similar Our research shows fewer the more numerous aquatic insects: mayflies, to a crappie jig). Cast the fish than in historic counts. smaller grayling for your stoneflies, and caddis flies spinners upstream and Because these trout are shoreside lunch. are the grayling’s primary retrieve the lure slowly slow-growing and few in Practicing catch-and- food source—although near the bottom. number, certain restrictions release (see tips on page terrestrial insects, salmon have been placed in order For flyfishing enthusiasts, 11) also helps insure the eggs, and outmigrating to protect this unique dry flies (#14–#16) are continued health of the salmon smolt are also a part resource. recommended in the grayling population in of their diet. The grayling’s slower river sections. Wet this system. healthy appetite and § flies (#10–#12) are usually § As in other areas, grayling willingness to strike at Please § consult the Region III more productive in fast § § in the Gulkana concen- almost anything an angler (AYK/UC/US)§ Sport Fishing water. A few favorites are § § trate in large schools can offer makes spincasting §Regulations summary § for § mosquito imitations, § during their spring and fall and flyfishing effective. daily bag and possession § “Adams,” elk-hair caddis, § § § migrations. In summer, limits § and any special § For spincasting, a couple of and various nymphs such § § they move to feeding regulations that apply to § favorite lures are small red as the hare’s ear. § § areas (larger fish are the Gulkana § River. §

4 The lower Gulkana River: King salmon fishing is Sport fish guiding services Sockeye are usually Sourdough to excellent from late June are available in Glennallen, caught on large streamer through mid-July, and Arctic Gakona, and at Sourdough. flies fished close to shore. the Richardson grayling move into the Call Greater Copper Valley But, although large Highway bridge lower streams crossed by Chamber of Commerce for streamer flies have been the Richardson Highway listings: (907) 822-5555. Land downstream of generally preferred for during early to mid-May as Sourdough is primarily Salmon fishing in catching sockeye salmon, they migrate upstream to private and Native corpo- a new approach has spawn. the lower Gulkana ration lands. Be sure to proven to be very obtain permission from the During May, the King salmon (25 effective: single, landowner(s) before you two top Arctic Salmon to 50 lb) enter barbless, blue, black, or enter these lands. River- grayling producers eggs the river in early red fishing hooks. front land below ordinary in the lower fished June, and by Sockeye feed primarily high water mark is public Gulkana are near the late June they on zooplankton, and the land. Sourdough Creek bottom or reach peak colored bare hook is (Mile 147.5) and concentrations. apparently very tantaliz- Anglers can float the river "back- Poplar Grove Creek Sockeye salmon ing. In lakes, the bare from Sourdough camp- bouncing" (Mile 137). The enter the river hooks have been most ground (Mile 147.6 hotshots preferred terminal in late June, and effective when fished on Richardson Hwy.) down- produce tackle in this reach the sockeye a 16-inch monofilament stream to the Richardson good king is white or yellow salmon run leader behind a chrome Highway bridge (about 30 catches jigs. stays strong dodger. river miles). Sourdough through mid- campground is also the From late June to Sockeyes migrate up the August. main access point for mid-August, the lower entire length of the power boats that fish the Gulkana also holds large Salmon eggs fished near the Gulkana River and pass Gulkana River from the schools of sockeye salmon bottom or "back-bouncing" through Paxson and campground up to the on their way to upstream hot-shots produce good Summit lakes, where the West Fork. spawning grounds. king catches.

5 The abundant supply of sockeye salmon in the Gulkana River throughout the summer is an Downstream its inaccessibility and the untapped resource, from the gear restrictions. How- just Richardson ever, you can get to the awaiting Highway bridge mouth of the Gulkana the River by a 12-mile prospect- Downstream of the riverboat trip up the ing angler bridge (at Mile 127), Copper River from the the Gulkana River is mouth of the Klutina. managed as a single- Lake trout fishing hook, artificial fly area from June 1 to July 31 in Summit and best of each year. The Paxson lakes fishing is majority of land be- found Two of the largest lakes in tween Sourdough and along the lake shore and the Gulkana River drain- Richardson Highway). About the Copper River is at the mouth of Gunn age—Summit and Paxson 36 million eggs are taken owned by Ahtna, Inc., Creek in Summit Lake lakes—offer excellent each year, providing 40,000 one of 12 Alaska Native during late August and fishing for lake trout, to 50,000 returning adult regional corporations. September. This sockeye grayling, burbot, and sockeye annually for sport Ahtna, Inc. does not fishery offers anglers a sockeye salmon. The new anglers in the Gulkana River. allow access across their unique opportunity to boat ramp and expanded land without a permit. prospect sites and tech- Few anglers target sockeye campground facilities at Apply in person for niques without competi- in the Gulkana, and the Paxson Lake (Mile 175 access permits at Ahtna, tion from other anglers. abundant supply of sockeye Richardson Highway) Inc., in Glennallen at throughout much of the provide good access to Sockeye numbers Mile 115 Richardson summer is an untapped this popular fishing site, increased after develop- Highway. resource, just waiting for the and access is also avail- ment of the Gulkana River prospecting angler. Anglers seldom fish the able at the Paxson Lake Hatchery (at Mile 185 lower reach because of Wayside (Mile 180). The

6 What to do if you catch a tagged fish:

Favorite tackle includes Anglers who fish the streamer flies, brightly Gulkana may catch a colored spoons and grayling, king salmon, or spinners, and bait rainbow trout with a tag Richardson such as cut just below its dorsal fin. Highway herring. The department has conducted studies of parallels A number of other grayling and rainbow Summit Lake lakes and streams trout in the Gulkana River and provides that lie along the since 1986, and the many access Denali and tagging information plays points along Richardson high- a major role in our data the lake shore. ways offer good collection efforts. Should Lake trout and fishing. Many you catch a tagged fish, grayling fishing in lakes are in con- please note the tag both lakes is best in Lake trout fishing is also trolled use areas where ATVs number, date, and early summer. Lake good during late winter/ are prohibited, so anglers location caught, and trout can be caught early spring while jigging must walk in. For informa- return this information by casting from shore through the ice with large tion on these areas, contact to any ADF&G employee or by jigging or spoons or cut fish. (Jigging the Bureau of Land Manage- or office. If you keep the trolling from a boat. also produces good burbot ment, Glennallen District, fish, remove its tag and Shore fishing is most catches in summer.) A P.O. Box 147, Glennallen, return it with the date and productive early in the large flashy lure to act as AK 99588, (907) 822-3217; location where you season, when the ice an attractant combined and ADF&G offices in caught it. is melting off the lake with cut fresh fish as bait Anchorage (267-2218), Please§ § do not § remove § and at the mouths of will often improve your Fairbanks (459-7207), and § § § § the tag§ if you§ are § inlet streams. luck. Glennallen (822-3309). planning to release the § § § § § § fish.§

7 Gulkana River float trips Crosswind to Sourdough trip), creating wonderful oppor- tunities for the photographer. Points of Interest. The scenery is superb, and there is always a good chance of seeing moose, bear, beaver, Camping. If you stay below the high water mark you will wolf and an occasional caribou. Many species of be on the state right-of-way. Practice low-impact camping waterfowl nest along these systems (especially the techniques. Gulkana River from Paxson Lake to Sourdough

To access the Gulkana River, it is first necessary to Mileage Table boat or row across three miles of Paxson Lake from Approximate distance the public campground to its outlet. Unless you are (in river miles) an experienced floater, it is recommended that you use Paxson Lake to Middle Fork Gulkana River  3 miles the Canyon portage—200 yards long. A marked trail Middle Fork to Canyon Rapids  20 miles is there. You will find good rainbow fishing below the Canyon Rapids to West Fork  19 miles rapids, and excellent grayling fishing throughout the river. Some king salmon and red salmon are in the West Fork to Sourdough Creek campground  8 miles (at mile 148 Richardson Highway) river during July, which is the best month. The trip 50 miles is not considered difficult, although a few persons have dumped their rafts. You should travel with at least two rafts or canoes, and allow a minimum of three days for the trip. Gulkana River from Paxson Lake to the Richardson Highway bridge

An extension of the above float trip. Fishing is fair Mileage Table Approximate to good. No falls, but many long series of rapids— distance we recommend four days minimum for this trip. (in river miles) Sourdough Campground to Gulkana Village can Paxson Lake to Sourdough Creek Campground  50 miles be done in two days. Takeout points at Sourdough Sourdough Creek Campground to Campground and the Richardson Highway bridge Richardson Highway bridge  33 miles (at mile 126 Richardson Highway) can be reached by automobile. 83 miles

8 Crosswind Lake to Sourdough Campground

This entails transporting your rafts or canoes to four lakes (including Fish Lake), and drains into the Crosswind Lake—about 15 minutes flying time from West Fork. Dog Creek is small and winding, but Tolsona Lake (at mile 170 Glenn Highway). there are no long or difficult rapids. The West Fork From Crosswind also has no dangerous sections—it is quite Lake to the flat in spots and relatively slow. Plan a mouth of West minimum of three days from Crosswind Middle Fork to Sourdough Campground. Fork Gulkana, Gulkana River there are lake Mile 160 Haggard Creek Trail Mileage Table trout, grayling r to rapids h e c v an i and whitefish. Br R in na a ka Approximate Below that M ul G distance point, there are West Fork (in river miles) grayling, red Gulkana R. Crosswind Lake to first lake  2 miles salmon, and Sourdough Creek distance across first lake  1 mile Fish Mile 148 king salmon. Lake Sourdough first lake to second lake  1 mile Fishing is only Campground Mile 141.5 trail and access distance across second lake  11/2 mile fair in the West Dog R i Lake c h Poplar Grove second lake to Dog Lake  1/2 mile Fork Gulkana, a r Creek d 1 s distance across Dog Lake  /2 mile but there is good o Mile 137 n access trail fishing in H Dog Lake to Fish Lake  16 miles Crosswind w ff y o distance across Fish Lake  41/2 miles Crosswind Lake Lake t- Cu Mile 129.4 trail Tok and Fish Lake. r Fish Lake to West Fork  2 miles ive Mile 127 (bridge) R mouth of creek to Dog Creek r e p mainstem Gulkana  30 miles originates at the p Mile 123 trail o outlet of Cross- C mouth of West Fork to Sourdough campground  17 miles wind Lake, Total river miles  76 miles passes through to Glennallen

9 The ADF&G TrophyTrophy FishFish ProgramProgram A nglers have been participating since the 1960s in the ADF&G Trophy Fishh CATCH-AND-RELEASE Program. Minimum weights for trophy fish certificates are listed below. HONORARY CERTIFICATES Entries must be weighed in the presence of witnesses and a Trophy Fish Official, on a scale currently certified by the Division of Weights and Measures. ADF&G issues honorary trophy fish At least one witness is mandatory, as is a photograph. Entries must be legally certificates and a patch to entrants caught, from waters open to the public, in compliance with current ADF&G who catch and release fish of sport fishing regulations. ■ minimum length qualifications To limit handling of the fish, RECORDHOLDERS MINIMUM estimate its length instead of SPECIES WEIGHT Lbs/oz Year Location Angler actually measuring it Send a clear photograph with each entry Arctic char/ 10 lb 19/12.5 1991 Ken Ubben Dolly Varden (see instructions on page 11 * ) Brook trout 3 lb (Species added in 1995—no entries to date) showing a close-up side view of Burbot 8 lb 24/12 1976 Lake Louise George R. Howard the fish Any sign of improper King salmon seeÿ* below 97/4 1985 Kenai River Lester Anderson Chum salmon 15 lb 32/0 1985 Caamano Point Fredrick Thynes handling or injury in the photo will Coho salmon 20 lb 26/0 1976 Icy Strait Andrew Robbins disqualify the entry At least one Cutthroat trout 3 lb 8/6 1977 Wilson Lake Robert Denison witness is mandatory Grayling 3 lb 4/13 1981 Ugashik Narrows Paul F. Kanitz Minimum lengths for catch-and- Halibut 250 lb 459/0 1996 Unalaska Bay Jack Tragis Lake trout 20 lb 47/0 1970 Clarence Lake Daniel Thorsness release honorary certificates: Lingcod 45 lb 71/0 2000 Seward Mark D. Gomez Northern pike 15 lb 38/0 1991 Innoko River Jack Wagner Arctic char/Dolly Varden: 30 inches Pink salmon 8 lb 12/9 1974 Moose River Steven A. Lee Arctic grayling: 18 inches Rainbow/ brook trout: 20 inches steelhead trout 15 lb 42/3 1970 Bell Island David White cutthroat trout: 20 inches Rockfish 18 lb 37/2 1995 Passage Canal Colin Gamble lake trout: 36 inches Sheefish 30 lb 53/0 1986 Pah River Lawrence E. Hudnall Sockeye salmon 12 lb 16/0 1974 Kenai River Chuck Leach northern pike: 40 inches Whitefish 4 lb 9/0 1989 Tozitna River Al Mathews rainbow/steelhead: 32 inches * King salmon minimum weight in the Kenai River is 75 lb. For the rest of the state, it is 50 lb. sheefish: 45 inches

Affidavits must be submitted by January 31 of the year following the catch to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Sport Fish, PO Box 25526, Juneau, AK 99802 Affidavit forms and complete Trophy Fish Program rules are available at ADF&G offices, and you can also download them from our website at wwwstateakus/adfg/sportf/geninfo/trophy/formhtm 10 Catch-and-release techniques

Tackle 3 Do not play the fish to exhaustion Hook Removal Use a heavy rod and line (30-pound 1 Use a single-hook lure Do test or greater for king salmon) so the Use needle-nosed pliers or a not just clip off two of the hooks fish can be brought to hand before it hemostat to grasp and gently remove from a factory supplied treble- is completely exhausted the hook while stabilizing the fish in hook lure—replace it with a larger the water by its lower jaw single-hook The large hook will If the fish is hooked in the gills and not usually be taken as deeply as Handling Your Catch bleeding heavily, consider killing it for a smaller, clipped treble-hook a meal 1 Do NOT drag the fish up onto 2 Pinch down the barb with the gravel beach if fishing from shore; pliers A barbless hook is much keep the fish in the water Stand in the easier to remove than a barbed water to release fish hook Although a barbless hook 2 Use a landing net—preferably may penetrate deeper, the hooking one with soft woven mesh injury is usually less severe because additional damage does not result 3 Do NOT grasp the fish tightly from backing out a barbless hook around its belly, and DO NOT put your fingers up under its gill cover Reviving Your Catch 4 Do NOT grasp the fish by its eyes After unhooking it, point the fish Control the fish by grasping its lower into the current, holding it by the jaw, with your thumb inside its mouth base of the tail If all the previous 5 Keep the fish in the water recommendations are followed, the If you need a photo, grasp the base fish will not be exhausted, and will of its tail in one hand and cradle the swim away briskly fish under its belly with the other, until If the fish is exhausted (the fish will the photographer is ready, then lift the not remain upright, lies on its side, or fish partly from the water for the brief cannot maintain itself in slow current), time it takes to snap the photo, before cradle it upright, facing into the releasing it current, until it has the strength to swim away on its own

11 Alaska Department of Fish and Game TROPHY FISH AFFIDAVIT (Please type or print clearly)

I am applying for the following certificate: ❑ Honorary Catch-and-release Certificate ❑ Trophy Certificate

Species:______Certified weight: ____ lbs ____ oz (does not apply to catch-and-release entries)

Length: _____ inches (to nearest 1/8 inch) Caught in (check one): ❑ Marine ❑ Fresh water

Date caught: ______Location caught: ______Sport Fish License No ______

Entrant’s name (please print): ______Age (if under 16 years of age): ____

Mailing address______City/State ______Zip code ______The undersigned, being a Trophy Fish Official, does hereby verify the identity of the described fish:

Official’s name (please print): ______Scales certification date: ______

Official’s address ______

We, the undersigned, witnessed the weighing and measuring of the fish described above, and verify the weight and measurements recorded: Witness 1 (signature) ______(address) ______

Witness 2 (signature) ______(address) ______

I hereby swear that in taking this fish I complied with all the rules and regulations in the location the fish was caught, and that the witnesses hereto actually witnessed the weighing and measuring of this fish I further declare that all the above information is true and correct

Entrant’s signature ______Official’s signature ______Certified by me this date: ______The Alaska Department of Fish and Game may wish to include the photograph taken in conjunction with the issuing of this Trophy Fish Affidavit as part of its Division of Sport Fish website Please indicate your preference by initialling below: ____ I agree to allow the ADF&G to include my photograph ____ I do not wish the ADF&G to include my photograph on its internet website on its internet website

Mail this original affidavit and the photograph to: ADF&G Division of Sport Fish PO Box 25526, Juneau, Alaska 99802-5526 A separate affidavit form must be completed for each entry INCOMPLETE FORMS MAY DISQUALIFY ENTRANTS ADF&G reserves the right to check fish identification or to refuse any questionable affidavits Decisions of the department are final

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