Location: Kodiak
Type: Sell without permit
On 9/10/24 Kelly Broyles, 58, from Foresthill, Calif., was cited by the Alaska Wildlife Troopers for selling Dungeness crab without a catcher-seller permit in Kodiak.
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Dungeness crabber cited at Petersburg
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Petersburg
Type: Unlawful holding of crab
On 1/6/23 Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigated a report of Dungeness crab being held unlawfully aboard a commercial fishing vessel. Investigation revealed Maclane McGrath, 22, of Petersburg, was in possession of commercially caught Dungeness crab after the close of the fishing district. AWT issued McGrath a citation for 5AAC32.031(d)(3) Commercial Fishing Dungeness Crab Landing Requirements with a mandatory appearance in Petersburg District Court.
Saturday, February 2, 2019
Kodiak crabber fined $25,000, pots forfeited
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Kodiak
Type: Commercial crab closed season
On 11/2/17 during a patrol on the P/V Cama'i, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers pulled and inspected 156 commercial Dungeness crab pots belonging to the F/V Silver Fox, operated by Raleigh Eager, 47, of Kodiak. All 156 pots were baited and in fishing configuration after the season had closed on Oct. 31, 2017. The pots were seized and transported back to Kodiak. On 1/15/19 Eager pled guilty on multiple counts of commercial Dungeness crab fishing during a closed season. Eager was fined $25,000 and the 156 pots were forfeited to the state of Alaska.
Location: Kodiak
Type: Commercial crab closed season
On 11/2/17 during a patrol on the P/V Cama'i, the Alaska Wildlife Troopers pulled and inspected 156 commercial Dungeness crab pots belonging to the F/V Silver Fox, operated by Raleigh Eager, 47, of Kodiak. All 156 pots were baited and in fishing configuration after the season had closed on Oct. 31, 2017. The pots were seized and transported back to Kodiak. On 1/15/19 Eager pled guilty on multiple counts of commercial Dungeness crab fishing during a closed season. Eager was fined $25,000 and the 156 pots were forfeited to the state of Alaska.
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Juneau man charged with Dungeness gear violation
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau
Type: Illegal pot storage
On 9/28/17 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued Tyson Fick, 44, of Juneau, a summons for illegal storage of commercial Dungeness crab pots. Fick failed to remove all of his pots after the Dungeness crab season closed.
Location: Juneau
Type: Illegal pot storage
On 9/28/17 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued Tyson Fick, 44, of Juneau, a summons for illegal storage of commercial Dungeness crab pots. Fick failed to remove all of his pots after the Dungeness crab season closed.
Friday, September 9, 2016
Petersburg crabber nets $1,500 in fines
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction
On 9/6/16 Paul Korchak, 67, of Petersburg, pled no contest to two commercial Dungeness crab violations. Korchak is the owner and permit holder onboard the F/V Amber Lynn. An Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigation showed that Korchak retained commercially caught Dungeness crab aboard his vessel for more than 24 hours after the closure of the commercial season in Registration Area A (Southeast Alaska). Inspection of the crab aboard his vessel revealed that Korchak also retained undersized crab. Korchak was ordered to pay a total amount of $3,000 with $1,500 suspended and placed on probation for one year.
Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction
On 9/6/16 Paul Korchak, 67, of Petersburg, pled no contest to two commercial Dungeness crab violations. Korchak is the owner and permit holder onboard the F/V Amber Lynn. An Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigation showed that Korchak retained commercially caught Dungeness crab aboard his vessel for more than 24 hours after the closure of the commercial season in Registration Area A (Southeast Alaska). Inspection of the crab aboard his vessel revealed that Korchak also retained undersized crab. Korchak was ordered to pay a total amount of $3,000 with $1,500 suspended and placed on probation for one year.
Monday, January 25, 2016
Juneau troopers cite Dungeness crabber
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau
Type: Unlawful possession
On 1/25/16 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, issued Rudolf Ziel, 37, of Tenakee, a summons for possessing commercial Dungeness crab more than 24 hours past the fishery closure on 11/30/15. Arraignment set for 2/19/16 in Juneau District Court.
Location: Juneau
Type: Unlawful possession
On 1/25/16 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, issued Rudolf Ziel, 37, of Tenakee, a summons for possessing commercial Dungeness crab more than 24 hours past the fishery closure on 11/30/15. Arraignment set for 2/19/16 in Juneau District Court.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Two Dungeness crabbers cited, gear seized
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/26/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Bridget Cove belonging to the F/V Aaralyn. Investigation revealed the permit holder and captain, Stewart Vick, 34, of Anchorage, had fished for Dungeness crab inside the closed waters of Bridget Cove. Troopers seized the gear that was in closed waters and later contacted Vick, who was issued a summons to appear in Juneau District Court.
Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/26/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Bridget Cove belonging to the F/V Camelot. Investigation revealed the permit holder and captain, Joshua Conn, 35, of Juneau, had fished for Dungeness crab inside the closed waters of Bridget Cove. Troopers seized the gear that was in closed waters and later contacted Conn, who was issued a summons to appear in Juneau District Court.
Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/26/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Bridget Cove belonging to the F/V Aaralyn. Investigation revealed the permit holder and captain, Stewart Vick, 34, of Anchorage, had fished for Dungeness crab inside the closed waters of Bridget Cove. Troopers seized the gear that was in closed waters and later contacted Vick, who was issued a summons to appear in Juneau District Court.
Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish closed waters
On 6/26/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Juneau Post, inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Bridget Cove belonging to the F/V Camelot. Investigation revealed the permit holder and captain, Joshua Conn, 35, of Juneau, had fished for Dungeness crab inside the closed waters of Bridget Cove. Troopers seized the gear that was in closed waters and later contacted Conn, who was issued a summons to appear in Juneau District Court.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Dungeness crabber charged, pots seized
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 12/6/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers aboard the P/V Enforcer inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Ushk Bay. Investigation revealed Daniel Ellingsen, 65, of Sitka, permit holder on the F/V Summer Girl, was operating baited pots after the commercial season had closed on 11/30/13. On 12/13/13 Ellingsen was issued a citation charging him with operating commercial Dungeness gear during a closed season. Nineteen pots were seized. Arraignment set for Sitka District Court.
Location: Sitka
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 12/6/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers aboard the P/V Enforcer inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear in Ushk Bay. Investigation revealed Daniel Ellingsen, 65, of Sitka, permit holder on the F/V Summer Girl, was operating baited pots after the commercial season had closed on 11/30/13. On 12/13/13 Ellingsen was issued a citation charging him with operating commercial Dungeness gear during a closed season. Nineteen pots were seized. Arraignment set for Sitka District Court.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Two accused of tampering with Dungeness gear
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Tamper with crab gear
On 8/30/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, contacted Richard Richter, 42, and Albert Richter, 73, both of Sitka, after an investigation revealed that on 8/23/13 both men had pulled several Dungeness crab pots in Nakwasina Sound that did not belong to them. Troopers in Sitka receive numerous complaints every year from citizens about having their shellfish gear pulled without their permission. Both men were issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court and answer to a charge of tampering with shellfish gear, a misdemeanor.
Location: Sitka
Type: Tamper with crab gear
On 8/30/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, contacted Richard Richter, 42, and Albert Richter, 73, both of Sitka, after an investigation revealed that on 8/23/13 both men had pulled several Dungeness crab pots in Nakwasina Sound that did not belong to them. Troopers in Sitka receive numerous complaints every year from citizens about having their shellfish gear pulled without their permission. Both men were issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court and answer to a charge of tampering with shellfish gear, a misdemeanor.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Dungeness crabber in pinch over early start
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau, Young Bay and Point Hilda
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 6/15/13, during a patrol utilizing state aircraft, the F/V Gisli was observed operating commercial Dungeness crab gear prior to the official opening of the season. A patrol skiff was directed to the area and made contact with the vessel. The skipper, Shayar P. Valandro, 32, eventually was cited for operating commercial crab gear during a closed season, failing to register for the 2013 summer season and employing an unlicensed crewman. Marian P. Zemko, 57, was cited for fishing without a valid 2013 crewmember license. The skipper was instructed to retrieve and dump all of his gear and then have a hold inspection prior to returning to fishing.
Location: Juneau, Young Bay and Point Hilda
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 6/15/13, during a patrol utilizing state aircraft, the F/V Gisli was observed operating commercial Dungeness crab gear prior to the official opening of the season. A patrol skiff was directed to the area and made contact with the vessel. The skipper, Shayar P. Valandro, 32, eventually was cited for operating commercial crab gear during a closed season, failing to register for the 2013 summer season and employing an unlicensed crewman. Marian P. Zemko, 57, was cited for fishing without a valid 2013 crewmember license. The skipper was instructed to retrieve and dump all of his gear and then have a hold inspection prior to returning to fishing.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Dungeness crabber draws $1,500 fine, probation
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction — commercial fish closed season
On 1/29/13 Charlie Gadd, 28, of Wrangell, pled no contest to one count of commercial fishing in a closed season. An Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigation that showed Gadd negligently left 16 Dungeness crab pots in fishing condition after the close of the commercial season. Gadd was fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended and placed on probation for one year.
Location: Petersburg
Type: Conviction — commercial fish closed season
On 1/29/13 Charlie Gadd, 28, of Wrangell, pled no contest to one count of commercial fishing in a closed season. An Alaska Wildlife Troopers investigation that showed Gadd negligently left 16 Dungeness crab pots in fishing condition after the close of the commercial season. Gadd was fined $3,000 with $1,500 suspended and placed on probation for one year.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Wrangell crabber charged with two violations
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sumner Strait
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 1/10/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Petersburg Post, issued Charles Gadd, 28, of Wrangell, a summons to appear in court on charges of commercial fishing in a closed season for Dungeness crab and unlawful storage of commercial Dungeness gear. Gadd, the permit holder on the F/V Sara Dawn, had Dungeness crab gear in fishing condition in Sumner Strait after the closure of the commercial Dungeness season in the area. Arraignment set for 1/29/13 in Petersburg District Court.
Location: Sumner Strait
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 1/10/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Petersburg Post, issued Charles Gadd, 28, of Wrangell, a summons to appear in court on charges of commercial fishing in a closed season for Dungeness crab and unlawful storage of commercial Dungeness gear. Gadd, the permit holder on the F/V Sara Dawn, had Dungeness crab gear in fishing condition in Sumner Strait after the closure of the commercial Dungeness season in the area. Arraignment set for 1/29/13 in Petersburg District Court.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Dungeness crabber in a pinch with the law
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Zimovia Strait, Wrangell
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 10/9/12 Luke Carrothers, 33, of Wrangell, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Wrangell Post, for commercial fishing in a closed season for Dungeness crab. A mandatory court appearance was set for 10/31/12 in Wrangell District Court.
Location: Zimovia Strait, Wrangell
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 10/9/12 Luke Carrothers, 33, of Wrangell, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Wrangell Post, for commercial fishing in a closed season for Dungeness crab. A mandatory court appearance was set for 10/31/12 in Wrangell District Court.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Troopers seize Dungeness gear near Petersburg
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Petersburg, Duncan Canal
Type: Dungeness violations
On 8/23/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers onboard the P/V Enforcer inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear inside of Duncan Canal after the area closed to Dungeness fishing at 1159 hours on 8/15/12. As a result, AWT seized gear either stored illegally or illegally fishing during a closed season. Investigations continue.
Location: Petersburg, Duncan Canal
Type: Dungeness violations
On 8/23/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers onboard the P/V Enforcer inspected commercial Dungeness crab gear inside of Duncan Canal after the area closed to Dungeness fishing at 1159 hours on 8/15/12. As a result, AWT seized gear either stored illegally or illegally fishing during a closed season. Investigations continue.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Juneau court strips crabber of fishing privileges
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau
Type: Conviction — commercial fish without permit
On 2/2/12 James R. Jensen, 58, of Juneau, pled guilty in Juneau District Court to one count of operating commercial Dungeness crab gear without a valid Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit. Jensen was sentenced to the loss of his commercial fishing privileges for two years. As part of the plea agreement with the state, additional charges of unlawful possession of shellfish, unsworn falsification and forgery were dismissed. Jensen also was ordered to serve 180 days in jail with all 180 days suspended, and placed on probation for five years. The case was the result of an investigation conducted by wildlife troopers in Juneau and Petersburg.
Location: Juneau
Type: Conviction — commercial fish without permit
On 2/2/12 James R. Jensen, 58, of Juneau, pled guilty in Juneau District Court to one count of operating commercial Dungeness crab gear without a valid Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit. Jensen was sentenced to the loss of his commercial fishing privileges for two years. As part of the plea agreement with the state, additional charges of unlawful possession of shellfish, unsworn falsification and forgery were dismissed. Jensen also was ordered to serve 180 days in jail with all 180 days suspended, and placed on probation for five years. The case was the result of an investigation conducted by wildlife troopers in Juneau and Petersburg.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Sitka man fined $500 for illegal crab pot storage
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Update — unlawful storage of Dungeness gear
On 1/13/12 Jeffrey R. Wolfe, 33, of Sitka, pled guilty in Sitka District Court to one count of unlawful storage of commercial Dungeness pot gear. Wolfe was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended and placed on probation for one year.
Location: Sitka
Type: Update — unlawful storage of Dungeness gear
On 1/13/12 Jeffrey R. Wolfe, 33, of Sitka, pled guilty in Sitka District Court to one count of unlawful storage of commercial Dungeness pot gear. Wolfe was fined $1,000 with $500 suspended and placed on probation for one year.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Dungeness crabber started too early, troopers say
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Haines
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 10/1/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Haines contacted Kris Morden, 46, of Haines. Investigation revealed that Morden was operating commercial Dungeness crab gear from the F/V Sequel prior to the noon commercial opening. Morden was issued a summons for
commercial fishing during a closed season and given a mandatory court appearance date of 10/14/11 in Haines District Court.
Location: Haines
Type: Commercial fish closed season
On 10/1/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Haines contacted Kris Morden, 46, of Haines. Investigation revealed that Morden was operating commercial Dungeness crab gear from the F/V Sequel prior to the noon commercial opening. Morden was issued a summons for
commercial fishing during a closed season and given a mandatory court appearance date of 10/14/11 in Haines District Court.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Sitka Dungeness crabber cited over tender use
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka, Hoonah Sound
Type: Operate commercial Dungeness gear from tender
On 9/13/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited David A. Coleman, 53, of Sitka, for operating commercial Dungeness crab gear from a tender. Previous investigation and observations revealed Coleman was using two vessels to operate commercial Dungeness gear with one of the vessels being registered as a tender for Dungeness. Arraignment set for 9/27/11 in Sitka District Court.
Location: Sitka, Hoonah Sound
Type: Operate commercial Dungeness gear from tender
On 9/13/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Sitka Post, cited David A. Coleman, 53, of Sitka, for operating commercial Dungeness crab gear from a tender. Previous investigation and observations revealed Coleman was using two vessels to operate commercial Dungeness gear with one of the vessels being registered as a tender for Dungeness. Arraignment set for 9/27/11 in Sitka District Court.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Dungeness crabber accused of illegal pot storage
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Juneau
Type: Illegal storage of crab gear
On 7/6/11 Richard Scott Phillips, 25, of Wrangell, was cited for leaving commercial Dungeness crab pots in the waters of Seymour Canal after the closure of the commercial fishing season in that area. Arraignment set for 7/14/11 in Juneau District Court.
Location: Juneau
Type: Illegal storage of crab gear
On 7/6/11 Richard Scott Phillips, 25, of Wrangell, was cited for leaving commercial Dungeness crab pots in the waters of Seymour Canal after the closure of the commercial fishing season in that area. Arraignment set for 7/14/11 in Juneau District Court.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Two Dungness crabbers accused of early fishing
From the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Hoonah
Type: Dungeness crabbing closed season
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Gregory Wallace, 61, of Sitka, and Theodore Suckling, 63, of Nenana, for commercial crabbing during a closed season. On opening day of the 2011 Dungeness crab season, troopers observed approximately 57 pots set in the waters of Freshwater Bay before the noon opening. The crab vessel Jeana Marie was observed nearby. Subsequent investigation revealed this boat had started setting pots approximately five hours before the opening. Arraignment set for 7/6/11 in Hoonah District Court.
Location: Hoonah
Type: Dungeness crabbing closed season
On 6/15/11 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Gregory Wallace, 61, of Sitka, and Theodore Suckling, 63, of Nenana, for commercial crabbing during a closed season. On opening day of the 2011 Dungeness crab season, troopers observed approximately 57 pots set in the waters of Freshwater Bay before the noon opening. The crab vessel Jeana Marie was observed nearby. Subsequent investigation revealed this boat had started setting pots approximately five hours before the opening. Arraignment set for 7/6/11 in Hoonah District Court.
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