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Thirty-three federally-recognized Tribes working together toward unified salmon co-management, research, and monitoring as we protect Kuskokwim salmon and traditional ways of life.

 
 

Formed in 2015, the Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (KRITFC) works to develop a meaningful role for tribes and rural residents engaged in the management of Kuskokwim fisheries from the headwaters to the sea.

 
“Our river, our people, our fish.

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— Kuskokwim River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
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FEDERAL FISHING ANNOUNCEMENT #1: SET AND DRIFTNET OPPORTUNITIES
FEDERAL FISHING ANNOUNCEMENT #1: SET AND DRIFTNET OPPORTUNITIES

On May 22, YDNWR In-Season Manager, in consultation with KRITFC’s in-season management team, announced five upcoming fishing opportunities for Federally qualified subsistence users.

Alaska Attorney General refuses to uphold protections for Western Alaskan Salmon, supporting commercial fisheries over subsistence
Alaska Attorney General refuses to uphold protections for Western Alaskan Salmon, supporting commercial fisheries over subsistence

On May 20, the State Attorney General announced its action to void a set of February 2026 Alaska Board of Fisheries’ regulations to restrict the Area M fishery, overturning regulations that were a result of years of advocacy from communities across the Yukon, Kuskokwim, Bristol Bay, and Arctic regions who have experienced devastating salmon collapses. 

Federal Announcement: 04-KSCS-26-01 Closures Starting June 1
Federal Announcement: 04-KSCS-26-01 Closures Starting June 1

Per the Temporary Special Action released May 20, 2026, federal waters of the Kuskokwim River will be closed to the harvest of all salmon.

Public Hearing Announcement on 2026 Kuskokwim River Salmon Management
Public Hearing Announcement on 2026 Kuskokwim River Salmon Management

On May 7 2026, the Federal Subsistence Board will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed regulation changes to conserve Kuskokwim River Chinook and Chum salmon. 

KRITFC joins YRITFC and AVCP to launch SalmonPeople.org
KRITFC joins YRITFC and AVCP to launch SalmonPeople.org

To combat plummeting salmon returns, three tribal organizations from the Arctic-Yukon-Kuskokwim regions have formalized a coordinated effort to raise a unified voice to protect ways of life dependent on healthy salmon runs in the Yukon and Kuskokwim rivers.

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Quyana, Tsen'anh to everyone who called into the Kuskokwim Federal fisheries management on Monday, May 15. We and our partners at Yukon Delta NWR received thorough input and feedback on our proposed management actions that we hope would protect our C
Last week, we joined our relatives and friends from the Yukon in Fairbanks for the Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission’s annual meeting and elections. Our Chair Jonathan Samuelson (Georgetown), our Tribes, and our team congratulate and loo
REMINDER: PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 15, 2023 REGARDING SALMON FISHING CLOSURE FSA-YD-23-01 ON KUSKOKWIM RIVER STARTING JUNE 1, 2023 The Fisheries Management staff at the at Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR), in coordination with the Kuskokwi
We are hiring for our Community-Based Harvest Monitoring Program! Through the CBHM program, we employ Harvest Monitors to survey fishermen in their communities about their fishing trips and harvests during and after salmon openers. All survey infor
We are hiring a Project Assistant to work with our team this summer! The Project Assistant provides administrative, technical, and logistic support for KRITFC’s salmon management and monitoring programs during the salmon season. This person wo
On April 5 and 6, 2023, we brought our entire KRITFC body together in Anchorage for our Annual Meeting and Elections. With 21 of our Commissioners, both Elder Advisors, and our team of staff and consultants gathered in one place, we had two days of r
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council needs to hear from YOU! Tribes and allies across Alaska have been pushing the Council to reduce salmon bycatch for years, but still Chinook salmon bycatch continues, and there are no regulations to implem
We are hiring for the 2023 season! The Kwethluk River smolt outmigration project is picking up soon, and we need some seasonal fish technicians to crew it. If interested, contact Justin Leon (907-434-1038 or justin@kritfc.org) or Andrew Magel (907-5
We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member: Justin Leon! Justin joined our team this week as our new Fisheries Biologist. Born and raised in Georgia, he moved to Alaska after graduating and has lived and worked throughout the state as a fis