Simulating Future Escapements for the Late-Run Kenai River Chinook Salmon

The late-run Kenai River chinook salmon Oncorhynchus tshawytscha, which are managed underthe principle of maximum sustained yield (MSY) have experienced declines in run size in recentyears. Several runs in the past ten years have not met the lower end of escapement goals. AlaskaDepartment of Fish and Game sets escapement goals that use the Ricker stock-recruitment …

Sustainable Management of Alaska’s Kenai River Chinook Salmon in its Economic, Cultural, and Scientific Contexts

This internship focuses on Alaska’s Kenai River salmon populations. The role consists ofworking as a Fish and Wildlife Technician II for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.Responsibilities included operating a research boat on the river as part of the in-river test nettingproject, working on a creel survey crew, and other research projects as needed. …