On an annual basis, the Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association (YRDFA) hosts in-season management teleconferences to discuss the fishing conditions, salmon run assessment and management strategies. The in-season salmon management teleconferences started this year on May 27, 2014 and go through the months of June, July and August, with the last teleconference scheduled for August 26, […]
Now is your chance to become a member of the Yukon River Drainage Fisheries Association. What does YRDFA do? First, we unite all the users on the River to make sure the Yukon gets the attention it deserves. And that’s not all! Click here to learn more »
YRDFA concentrates its work in a number of program areas including: • Policy Advocacy • Conservation and Restoration • Cultural Preservation • Economic Opportunity • Information Sharing Learn more »
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 »
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
YRDFA’s lower river co-chair asks for your support Read More »
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,