Program Areas
YRDFA concentrates its work in a number of program areas including: • Policy Advocacy • Conservation and Restoration • Cultural Preservation • Economic Opportunity • Information Sharing Learn more »
What We Do
YRDFA provides a forum through which fishers throughout the watershed can resolve their conflicts by sharing information and perspectives, and represents their interests, and the value of a sustainable salmon run, at decision-making forums. Learn more »
YRDFA’s lower river co-chair asks for your support
My name is Bill Alstrom from Saint Mary’s, located on the Lower Yukon River. Victor Lord from Nenana and I co-chair the Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association (YRDFA). I am a subsistence fisherman and also a member of my Tribal entity, the Yupiit of Andreafski, which has been a member of YRDFA for a number
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Board of Fisheries Changes Yukon Regulations
Just two weeks ago the Alaska Board of Fisheries took action on a number of Yukon-specific management proposals. With an eye on conservation, the board adopted new regulations that will affect the way you fish this coming season. ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME DIVISION OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES NEWS RELEASE Cora Campbell, Commissioner Jeff Regnart,