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2019-2021 Bristol Bay Commercial Salmon, Herring, Subsistence And Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2019–2021 Bristol Bay Commercial Salmon, Herring, Subsistence and Personal Use Fishing Regulations This booklet contains regulations regarding COMMERCIAL SALMON AND HERRING AND SUBSISTENCE FISHERIES in Bristol Bay and statewide regulations. This booklet covers the period January 2019 through December 2021 or until a new book is available following the Board of Fisheries meetings. Note to Readers: These statutes and administrative regulations were excerpted from the Alaska Statutes (AS), and the Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) based on the official regulations on file with the Lieutenant Governor. There may be errors or omissions that have not been identified and changes that occurred after this printing. This booklet is intended as an informational guide only. To be certain of the current laws, refer to the official statutes and the AAC. Changes to Regulations in this booklet: The regulations appearing in this booklet may be changed by subsequent board action, emergency regulation, or emergency order at any time. Supplementary changes to the regulations in this booklet will be available on the department′s website and at offices of the Department of Fish and Game. For information or questions regarding regulations, requirements to participate in commercial fishing activities, allowable activities, other regulatory clarifications, or questions on this publication please contact the Regulations Program Coordinator at (907) 465-6124 or email [email protected] The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) administers all programs and activities free from discrimination based on race, color, national 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 please write: ADF&G ADA Coordinator, P.O. Box 115526, Juneau, AK 99811-5526 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, MS 2042, Arlington, VA 22203 or the Office of Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, 1849 C Street NW MS 5230, Washington DC 20240. The department′s ADA Coordinator can be reached via phone at the following numbers: (VOICE) 907-465-6077 (Juneau TDD) 907-465-3646 (FAX) 907-465-6078 (Statewide Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) 1-800-478-3648 Print date: 6/17/2019 Front Cover: courtesy of Lindsey Aspelund This publication was released by the Department of Fish and Game at a cost of $2.10 per copy, and printed in Juneau, AK. ADF&G Mission Statement The Alaska Department of Fish and Game′s mission is to manage, protect, maintain, and improve the fish, game and aquatic plant resources of Alaska. The primary goals are to ensure that Alaska′s renewable fish and wildlife resources and their habitats are conserved and managed on the sustained yield principle, and the use and development of these resources are in the best interest of the economy and well-being of the people of the state. Guiding Principles • Seeking excellence in carrying out its responsibilities under state and federal law, the department will: • Provide for the greatest long-term opportunities for people to use and enjoy Alaska′s fish, wildlife and habitat resources. • Improve public accessibility to, and encourage active involvement by the public in, the department′s decision making processes. • Build a working environment based on mutual trust and respect between the department and the public, and among department staff. • Maintain the highest standards of scientific integrity and provide the most accurate and current information possible. • Foster professionalism in department staff, promote innovative and creative resource management, and provide ongoing training and education for career development. GOVERNOR OF ALASKA MICHAEL J. DUNLEAVY ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES MEMBERS Reed Morisky-Chair ............................................................................................Fairbanks Robert Ruffner- Vice Chair .................................................................................. Soldotna John Jensen, ...................................................................................................... Petersburg Marit Carlson-Van Dort ..................................................................................... Anchorage Fritz Johnson .................................................................................................... Dillingham John Wood .............................................................................................................. Willow Israel Payton ........................................................................................................... Wasilla COMMISSIONER, ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME Douglas Vincent-Lang DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES Sam Rabung ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME, DIVISION OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES, MANAGEMENT FIELD OFFICES Headquarters: 1255 West 8th St, Juneau, AK 99811Commercial Crewmember Licensing: 907-465-2376 Commercial Fishing Information: 907-465-4210 Regulations: 907- 465-6124 Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission located in JUNEAU: 907-789-6160 Area Contact Information: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=contacts.main Region 2: Central: Cook Inlet, Bristol Bay, Prince William Sound Anchorage: 333 Raspberry Road Anchorage, AK 99518; 907-267-2105 option 1 Cordova: 401 Railroad Avenue Cordova, AK 99574; 907-424-3212 Dillingham: 546 Kenny Wren Rd, Dillingham, AK 99576; 907-842-5227 King Salmon: #1 Fisg and Game Road, King Salmon, AK 99613; 907-246-3341 Homer: 3298 Douglas Place Homer, AK 99603; 907-235-8191 TABLE OF CONTENTS Bristol Bay Area Commercial Salmon…...…………………………...1 Bristol Bay Area Commercial Herring...…………..………………...35 Statewide Subsistence………………......………………………...….45 Bristol Bay Area Subsistence………………………………………...50 Statewide Personal Use………………………………………………62 Bristol Bay Area Personal Use…...…………………………….……68 General Provisions…………………………………………………...70 Selected Alaska Statutes……………………………………………117 Notes:___________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ ____________BRISTOL BAY AREA COMMERCIAL SALMON Chapter 06. Bristol Bay Area. Article 1. Description of Area. 5 AAC 06.001. Application of this chapter Requirements set out in this chapter apply to commercial fishing only, unless otherwise specified. Subsistence, personal use, and sport fishing regulations affecting commercial fishing vessels or affecting any other commercial fishing activity are set out in the subsistence fishing regulations in 5 AAC 01 and 5 AAC 02, personal use fishing regulations in 5 AAC 77, and sport fishing regulations in 5 AAC 67 and 5 AAC 75. 5 AAC 06.100. Description of area. The Bristol Bay Area consists of all waters of Alaska in Bristol Bay including drainages enclosed by a line from Cape Newenham at 58° 38.88' N. lat., 162° 10.51' W. long. to Cape Menshikof at 57° 28.34' N. lat., 157° 55.84' W. long. Article 2. Fishing Districts and Sections. 5 AAC 06.200. Fishing districts and sections (a) Nushagak District: all waters of Nushagak Bay north of a line from a point at Nichols Hills at 58° 33.77' N. lat., 158° 46.57' W. long., to Etolin Point at 58° 39.37' N. lat., 158° 19.31' W. long., and the Wood River Special Harvest Area, (1) Igushik Section: all waters of Nushagak Bay enclosed by a line from a point at Nichols Hills at 58° 33.77' N. lat., 158° 46.57' W. long., to a point at 58° 36.28' N. lat., 158° 34.40' W. long., to a point at 58° 44.80' N. lat., 158° 41.50' W. long., to a point at 58° 46.13' N. lat., 158° 46.65' W. long.; (2) Snake River Section: all waters enclosed by a line from 58° 52.90' N. lat., 158° 43.30' W. long. to 58° 44.80' N. lat., 158° 41.50' W. long. to 58° 46.13' N. lat., 158° 46.65' W. long.; (3) Nushagak Section: all waters of the Nushagak District not described in (1) and (2) of this subsection. (b) Naknek-Kvichak District: all waters of Kvichak Bay north and east of a line from 58° 43.73' N. lat., 157° 42.71' W. long., to 58° 36.77' N. lat., 157° 15.82' W. long., and the Naknek River Special Harvest Area and the Alagnak River Special Harvest Area, (1) Kvichak Section: all waters of Kvichak Bay enclosed by a line from 58° 43.73' N. lat., 157° 42.71' W. long. to 58° 38.50' N. lat., 157° 22.23' W. long., to the outer end of Libbyville Dock at 58° 46.76'
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