Molly Dischner
Alaska Dispatch News
Dillingham, AK, United States
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Bristol Bay moose hunters hampered by lack of winter conditions
The December moose hunt near Dillingham saw a lower than average harvest, and a state biologist says poor conditions for snow machine travel is likely a big factor. → Read More
Deja vu in Bristol Bay? Big red salmon run resembles last year's
A ceremonial 2 billionth fish was landed near Ugashik and delivered to Gov. Bill Walker. → Read More
State recommends against dueling Nushagak annexation efforts
As Dillingham and Manokotak compete to annex parts of the fishery, a state board recommends forming a new borough instead. → Read More
What the fish in Alaska's oceans are eating
Ever wonder what eats the salmon that don’t make it back to Bristol Bay? Or what fish are cannibals? → Read More
Meet the woman behind Bristol Bay's newest air taxi
There’s nothing girly about Danielle Troll’s Piper Cherokee Lance, except maybe the name of her company: Zita Air. → Read More
To combat illegal fishing, feds propose seafood traceability program
The National Marine Fisheries Service is proposing a new program meant to improve record keeping about seafood imported to the United States. → Read More
Coastal erosion could change commercial fishing boundaries
Changes to Alaska’s coastline and creeks could affect fishing boundaries, but the state Board of Fisheries is waiting to weigh in on possible fixes until a new committee can delve into the issue. → Read More
Nushagak committee looks to boost caribou harvest
This fall, hunters harvested about 42 caribou in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge’s Nushagak Peninsula hunt. But that’s just a small fraction of what biologists say could be harvested there, so managers and residents are looking at ways to increase the take. → Read More
Despite low prices, the market for sockeye salmon could be improving
The world’s sockeye market is looking a little better than it did in the spring, but a recent report says there’s still more to be sold. A new trade agreement could offer a little help with that. → Read More
Fisheries biologists predict another big Bristol Bay sockeye run
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game estimates that between 36 and 56 million sockeye will return to Bristol Bay next summer, another big year even if the total comes in at the low end. → Read More
Long-awaited bridge linking two sides of Aleknagik opens
For decades, residents of Aleknagik have had to walk, snowmachine or boat across the Wood River just to get to the other side of town. But not anymore. → Read More
Alaska fishermen consider leaving marketing association
A growing number of restaurant customers and grocery store shoppers in the country are asking for Alaska's Copper River sockeye salmon by name. → Read More
Alaska quietly becomes 3rd state to legalize marijuana
Alaska has become the third U.S. state to legalize marijuana. But the historic day passed with little public acknowledgement in a state with a savvy marijuana culture that has seen varying degrees... → Read More
Alaska quietly becomes 3rd state to legalize marijuana
Alaska has become the third U.S. state to legalize marijuana. But the historic day passed with little public acknowledgement in a state with a savvy marijuana culture that has seen varying degrees... → Read More
Alaska quietly becomes 3rd state to legalize marijuana
Alaska on Tuesday became the third U.S. state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults, but it was a subdued milestone. → Read More
Alaska quietly becomes 3rd state to legalize marijuana
Alaska on Tuesday became the third U.S. state to legalize marijuana. But the historic day passed with little public acknowledgement in a state with a savvy marijuana culture that has seen varying... → Read More
Alaska pot news guide: Marijuana becomes legal in Alaska
Questions to ponder as Alaska legalizes marijuana: → Read More
Alaska becomes 3rd state with legal marijuana
Alaska on Tuesday became the third U.S. state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, but organizers don't expect any public celebrations since it remains illegal to smoke marijuana in... → Read More
Alaska pot news guide: Marijuana becomes legal in Alaska
Questions to ponder as Alaska legalizes marijuana: → Read More
Alaska pot news guide: Marijuana becomes legal in Alaska
Questions to ponder as Alaska legalizes marijuana: → Read More