Alaska Department of Fish and Game

Like people, moose are prone to poor health and diseases. One condition that seems to catch the attention of Alaskans every year is sleigh foot, an elongation of a moose’s hoof.

In 2019, it was discovered that invasive northern pike can colonize new freshwater bodies via the Cook Inlet. While the discovery raises concern, scientists say the Kenai Peninsula is pike free.

The latest Upper Cook Inlet commercial fishing report shows the impact of closing the east side set-net fishery — a 40% decline in fish caught this year. Set-netters are worried about the future of their fishery, and the possible long-term impacts of over escapement.

The latest Upper Cook Inlet commercial fishing report shows the impact of closing the east side set-net fishery — a 40% decline in fish caught this year. Set-netters are worried about the future of their fishery, and the possible long-term impacts of over escapement.

A fisherman in Homer recently reeled in a fish that has caught the attention of researchers and scientists from around the world. The brightly colored rock greenling, which has drawn comparisons to Dr. Seuss’s “One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish” is not as rare as it seems.

Fish and Game say they’re opening up the area a month early because the sockeye are coming in strong.

For decades, biologists have been dealing with an invasive pike problem in Kenai Peninsula rivers and lakes. Recent discoveries are raising new questions, and scientists are trying to figure out what comes next.

Catch and retention limits lowered to avoid shifting fishing pressures

Community response mixed to short harvest opportunity for razor clams

The 22nd annual Salmon Celebration took place Wednesday at Johnson Lake in Kasilof. Almost 1,000 elementary schoolers came to learn about salmon and fill the lake with juvenile trout.