First chinook pulse in Yukon River

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Story Created: Jun 15, 2009 at 12:33 PM AKST

Story Updated: Oct 13, 2010 at 10:50 AM AKST

State Fish and Game Department
officials say the first pulse of king salmon heading up the Yukon
River is expected anytime.
Subsistence fishing has been closed for District Y-1 until
further notice because of special restrictions placed on this
year's salmon harvest.
Subsistence fishing in districts Y-2 and Y-3 will be closed as
the first pulse of salmon heads upstream.
A below-average to poor harvest is expected this year, and
officials say the limits on subsistence fishing are needed to
ensure enough fish reach Canada to meet treaty agreements.

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