Over 30% of the setnetters voted and the vote narrowly failed by a margin of 19 votes.  

The 2024 Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon Forecast was published by the AK Department of Fish and Game 11/3 and can be viewed here: http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/1547483758.pdf

We are offering the opportunity for Bristol Bay direct marketers to participate in a zero-cost, RFM Low-Risk Chain of Custody pilot.

We have the opportunity to pair fisherman ambassadors with Bristol Bay sockeye salmon demos happening in Whole Foods Market stores in the Seattle area during the week of November 6-12. 

MEMBER MEETING

BOARD MEETING

SEATTLE SALMON WEEK

The BBRSDA Board voted on October 10th to appoint Matt DeWitte to the board of directors in recently vacated seat E for the reminder of that seat’s term.

If you already voted, thank you for making your voice heard.
If you haven't voted yet, you still have a little time.

We are asking the federal delegation to take some actions to support US fishermen, and the more fishermen constituents they hear from (you!) the stronger our voice. Letter and talking points to send your delegation.

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game has released its annual season summary for Bristol Bay.

The ballot, the yellow envelope, and signed blue envelope must be included within the green return envelope and mailed by Saturday October 7th

BBRSDA has signed onto the following letter urging Congress to provide more support for America’s seafood producers. Read more to learn how fishermen can help amplify our voice.

BBRSDA is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on its Board of Directors for Seat E. The deadline for applications is October 6, 2023.

Michael “MJ” Jackson has resigned from the BBRSDA Board of Directors. Jackson began
serving on the BBRSDA board in 2018, served as President from 2021-2022

The ballot, the yellow envelope, and signed blue envelope must be included within the green return envelope and mailed by Saturday October 7th

The Alaska Marine Safety and Education Association (AMSEA) is working on a project to improve commercial fishing safety and is seeking focus group participants

Several fishermen have recently reported receiving letters and an invoice from the USDA, requesting repayment of the funds that they received as part of the Seafood Trade Relief Program (STRP) back in 2020.

The setnet fleet will vote on joining BBRSDA this fall. Ballots will be sent by mail to each S04T setnet permit holder twice in September (9/5 and 9/18) with the post mark date to return them by October 9th.

FRI’s initial prediction for 2024 is a run of 38.9 million sockeye, with a harvest of 26.4 million sockeye. This forecasted run would be 32% below the 2013-2022 (10-year average).

A quick summary for set netter voters on what membership can mean for you