Update from the Alaska Board of Fisheries — APAI & Chignik Meeting in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, AK — The Alaska Board of Fisheries continued deliberations today for the Alaska Peninsula/Aleutian Islands & Chignik Finfish meeting at the Egan Civic & Convention Center, part of the February 18–24, 2026 meeting schedule.
Board members focused on Proposal 127 and reviewed substitute language presented by Board Member Irwin. After thorough discussion and consideration, the Board voted 4–3 in favor of adopting changes to the Alaska Peninsula June Fishery, including a measure to implement reduced fishing time for the June fishery.
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Update from the Alaska Board of Fisheries — APAI & Chignik Meeting in Anchorage
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Association of Village Council Presidents: Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) is a regional non-profit tribal consortium comprising 56 federally recognized tribes of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. AVCP’s region is approximately 55,000 square miles, with a population of 27,000 residing in 48 communities along the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, and Bering Sea coast. The residents of the region are primarily Yup’ik, Cup’ik, and Athabascan. AVCP is dedicated to supporting the interests of its member tribes, including through community development, education, social services, culturally relevant programs, and advocacy. AVCP promotes self-determination and protection and enhancement of cultural and traditional values. As part of its mission, AVCP has long been committed to advocating for the protection of the Bering Sea and its resources.
