(Released: June 20, 2017)

Division of Sport Fish
Tom Brookover, Director
Anchorage Headquarters Office
333 Raspberry Road
Anchorage, AK 99518


Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Sam Cotten, Commissioner
P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, AK 99811-5526
www.adfg.alaska.gov


Contact: Klaus Wuttig, Tanana Area Management Biologist
907-459-7344

ADFG Proposes Amendment to Statewide Stocking Plan

The Department of Fish and Game – Sport Fish Division, is proposing to expand its freshwater stocking program during 2017 in the Lower Tanana drainage area by releasing 200-300 hatchery-raised rainbow trout (8-10 inches) into “Pomeroy Pond” located in Fox, Alaska. This proposed project is intended to provide additional sport fishing opportunity.

These proposed stockings are subject to a minimum 10-day public comment period. Comments must be received by June 30, 2017 and they may be submitted (emailed) to:

Klaus Wuttig
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Sport Fish Division
1300 College Road, Fairbanks, 99709
klaus.wuttig@alaska.gov

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