Sitka seiner fined, has permit suspended

Details in this press release from the Alaska State Troopers.

Togiak man accused of setnetting without permit

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Togiak
Type: Commercial fishing violations

On 8/3/21 Dillingham Alaska Wildlife Troopers opened an investigation into the sale of commercially caught salmon by individuals who had not been issued Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission commercial fishing permits. The investigation showed Anthony Forbes, 25, of Togiak, commercial fished a salmon set gillnet in the Togiak District on 8/3/21 and 8/4/21 when he did not possess a CFEC commercial fishing permit issued to him. Forbes then used a CFEC permit issued to another individual to sell the salmon he caught to a commercial fish processor in Togiak. Forbes was issued citations for commercial fishing without a permit and supplying false information on fish tickets.

Halibut captain lacked CFEC permit, troopers say

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Juneau
Type: No CFEC permit

On 3/11/21 Alaska Wildlife Troopers were notified by NOAA Office of Law Enforcement that during a routine boarding of the F/V Evening Star during an IFQ offload of halibut, they had discovered the captain and permit holder, John Bruce, 45, of Poulsbo, Wash., had failed to obtain a 2021 Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit enabling him to land or possess commercially taken fish in Alaska waters. Troopers met with NOAA and Bruce in Juneau and issued him a summons for failing to obtain a CFEC permit prior to fishing.

Troller lacked permit, troopers say

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Juneau
Type: Commercial fish without permit

On 12/21/20 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Jake Markey, 40, of Juneau, commercial hand trolling in the waters of Fritz Cove. During a routine boarding, it was discovered that Markey was not in possession of a valid commercial fishing permit issued to him. Markey's fishing activities were terminated and he was issued a criminal summons for commercial fishing without a permit.

Haines shrimper charged with multiple violations

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Haines
Type: Multiple violations
On 3/13/20 Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Caullen Taylor, 24, of Haines, after an investigation revealed he had commercial shrimped in the waters of District 15 near Haines after the closure of the commercial shrimp fishery on 2/28/20. Further investigation revealed Taylor did not own or possess a 2020 shrimp permit, or a 2020 catcher-seller permit as required. It was also discovered that Taylor had filed late fish tickets on multiple occasions. Taylor was issued a misdemeanor summons for commercial shrimping during a closed period, no commercial shrimp permit, no catcher-seller permit, and filing late fish tickets.

Two cited at Sitka over improper salmon sale

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Permit, fish ticket
On 2/6/16 Sitka Wildlife Troopers contacted Bruce Ulrich, 63, of Sitka, as he attempted to sell king salmon at Sitka Sound Seafoods. Investigation revealed Ulrich was not a valid permit holder and was attempting to sell fish that were caught by George Jackson, 75, of Sitka. Ulrich had removed the fish from the F/V Lady Savage in ANB Harbor and transported them to Sitka Sound Seafoods for sale. Only fishermen holding a valid permit may sell salmon, and a fish ticket must be completed at the time of delivery, which is the time the fish are removed from the vessel to be transported for sale. Ulrich was issued a summons for failing to possess a permit, and Jackson was issued a summons for failing to complete a fish ticket as required. Both subjects must appear in Sitka District Court.

Bait seller cited at Dutch Harbor

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Dutch Harbor
Type: No catcher-seller permit
On 12/4/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers issued a citation to Reynaldo Bada Sidro, 42, of Anchorage, for selling Pacific cod as bait to a commercial fishing vessel without possessing a catcher-seller permit. Arraignment set for 12/16/14 in Unalaska District Court.

Troopers charge Metlatkatla gillnetter

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Multiple offenses
On 10/2/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers charged Timothy R. Staples, 36, of Metlatkatla, with commercial gillnetting in Alaska waters without a valid 2014 Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit; fishing during a closed season; and unlawfully possessing commercially taken fish. All three counts are misdemeanors. Arraignment scheduled in Ketchikan District Court.

Metlakatla gillnetter accused of illegal fishing

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Commercial fish closed area
On 8/4/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited Dion A. Booth, 20, of Metlakatla, for commercial salmon fishing with a drift gillnet in a closed area of Nichols Passage in District 1F. He also was cited for having no Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit in possession. This offense was observed on 7/21/14 and documented by the U.S. Coast Guard. Booth has a mandatory arraignment in Ketchikan District Court.

Yakutat troller lacked permit, troopers say

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Yakutat
Type: Commercial fish without valid permit
On 4/29/14 Alaska Wildlife Troopers in Yakutat cited Kevin Firestack, 48, of Wasilla, for commercial salmon trolling without a valid commercial troll permit. Investigation revealed Firestack caught and sold fish on three different occasions in January using a commercial setnet permit while he was partaking in the winter king troll fishery in Yakutat. Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission records revealed Firestack did not have a valid permit during the dates the fish were caught and sold.

Metlakatla halibut fisherman charged

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: No permit, unlawful possession
On 10/10/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited Jimmie Lynch, 36, of Metlakatla, for operating longline gear in Alaska waters without a valid Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit, and illegally possessing commercially taken halibut. The charges require a mandatory appearance in Ketchikan District Court.

Halibut fisherman lacked permit, troopers say

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Halibut permit
On 6/1/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited James Caspersen, 57, of Metlakatla, for commercial fishing for halibut without a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit, and for possessing approximately 800 pounds of halibut without having a permit. Caspersen was given a summons to appear on 6/18/13 in Ketchikan District Court.

Halibut fisherman lacked permit, troopers say

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: No halibut permit
On 5/3/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited Chevalier Cook, 29, of Ketchikan, for operating commercial halibut gear in state waters without a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission interim use permit, and for illegally possessing commercially taken halibut. A mandatory court appearance was set for 5/21/13 in Ketchikan District Court.

Geoduck guy goes to jail

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Commercial fish closed period
On 3/7/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited Jeremy Thuet, 42, of Olympia, Wash., for commercial fishing for geoduck clams during a closed period. Arraignment set for 3/26/13 in Ketchikan District Court.

Location: Ketchikan
Type: No CFEC permit
On 3/14/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, cited Jeremy Thuet, 42, of Olympia, Wash., for fishing for and possessing geoduck clams without having in possession a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit. Arraignment set for 3/26/13 in Ketchikan District Court.

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Warrant arrest
On 3/14/13 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, arrested Jeremy Thuet, 42, of Olympia, Wash., on two warrants for failing to appear in court on the original charges of DUI and driving while license suspended. Thuet was remanded to the Ketchikan Correctional Center on $1,000 bail.

Black cod fisherman cited over lack of permit card

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Seward
Type: Permit violation
On 10/7/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Seward Post, issued a summons to Donald Eugene Bridges, 54, of Anchorage. Investigation revealed that Bridges, while commercial fishing on the F/V Currency, did catch and retain 3,242 pounds of black cod without having a required Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit card for black cod. Arraignment set for 11/6/12 in Seward District Court.

Two Metlakatla salmon gillnetters charged

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Nichols Passage, Ketchikan
Type: Multiple violations
On 9/28/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, charged Richard Burton, 60, of Metlakatla, with commercial drift gillnetting for salmon in closed waters on the F/V Miss Kris. He also was charged with unlawful possession and lack of a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit. Burton was observed fishing on 9/18/12 in Nichols Passage of District 1F. Burton has a mandatory court appearance in Ketchikan District Court.

Location: Nichols Passage, Ketchikan
Type: Multiple violations
On 9/28/12 Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, charged Trennis J. Hayward, 34, of Metlakatla, with commercial drift gillnetting for salmon in closed waters on the F/V Lil Coop. He also was charged with unlawful possession and lack of a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit. Hayward was observed fishing on 9/18/12 in Nichols Passage of District 1F. Hayward has a mandatory court appearance in Ketchikan District Court.

Troopers say Sitka halibut longliner lacked permit

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Sitka
Type: Permit violation
On 8/5/12 Cody Loomis, 32, of Sitka, was issued a summons to appear in Sitka District Court for failing to have a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit while commercial longlining. An investigation by the Sitka Wildlife Troopers showed that on 5/17/12, Loomis, captain of the F/V Dorothy Ann, attempted to land a catch of halibut without a CFEC permit.

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.

Southeast fisherman convicted, nets $3,100 fine

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Update — multiple violations
On 12/2/11 David Schwehm, 22, of Metlakatla, pled guilty to commercial fishing in state waters without a permit and commercial fishing in closed waters. Schwehm was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, on 9/28/11 for commercial fishing without a state permit, unlawful possession of commercial fish, commercial fishing in closed waters, prohibited conduct and failure to register a power vessel. Schwehm was cited after investigation by troopers and the National Marine Fisheries Service revealed the F/V Winter Hawk was commercial gillnetting in state waters without state permits. Schwehm was fined $6,100 with $3,000 suspended and placed on one year probation.

Crews of two driftnet boats charged at Ketchikan

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Multiple violations
On 10/04/11 Jerry Scudero, 21, of Ketchikan, and Zachary Mills, 20, of Metlakatla, were cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, for commercial fishing without a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit, unlawful possession of commercial fish, commercial fishing in closed waters, prohibited conduct and failure to register a power vessel. Scudero and Mills were cited after the National Marine Fisheries Service observed the F/V Sophia Nicole commercial drift gillnetting in state waters without state permits. Arraignment is scheduled for 10/13/11 in Ketchikan District Court.

Location: Ketchikan
Type: Multiple violations
On 9/28/11 Richard Olin, 29, David Schwehm, 22, and Trinity Jackson, 33, all of Metlakatla, were cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers, Ketchikan Post, for commercial fishing without a Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission permit, unlawful possession of commercial fish, commercial fishing in closed waters, prohibited conduct and failure to register a power vessel. Olin, Schwehm and Jackson were cited after the National Marine Fisheries Service observed the F/V Winter Hawk commercial drift gillnetting in state waters without state permits. Arraignment is scheduled for 11/16/11 in Ketchikan District Court.