United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA)

Hey young Alaska fishermen 🦀

If this song just played at your senior prom, then you need to check your voter registration! The 2026 Primary Election is just about here. This is your opportunity to get ready to vote. Your vote is your voice in the upcoming election and UFA is here to help you VOTE FISH 🐟

This election will be one of the most important in your lifetime. The Primary ballot will include 18 candidates for governor, legislative races in all 40 districts, Alaska’s 1 congressional seat, and 1 of Alaska’s 2 U.S. Senate seats. This election narrows down the list of candidates to 4 who will go on to the General Election in November. Your vote = who makes it to the final ballot.

Get prepped by following these easy steps 🏃
✔️ Check voter registration status by July 19 🗓️
✔️ Make a plan to vote early ⏰️
✔️ Help get your friends ready to vote 👥

Here’s your voting options 🗳️
🌊 In Person: Early and Absentee In-Person Voting = August 3 - 17
🌊 Absentee by Mail: Request deadline = Saturday, August 8, 2026
🌊 Absentee Online: Request deadline = Monday, August 17, 2026
🌊 Vote on Election Day = August 18 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

That’s it! It’s easier than picking up your diploma. Make a plan 🪼 Vote on or before the Primary Election on August 18th 🎣 VOTE FISH!

Follow Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Commercial Fisheries for statewide and regional updates!

Welcome to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game – Commercial Fisheries Division! 🐟⚓

We’re excited to finally be here on Facebook and connect with the fishermen, processors, coastal communities, and fishery supporters that help make Alaska’s commercial fisheries truly one of a kind.

As salmon seasons begin around the state, we’ll be using this page to share:
• Fishery announcements and seasonal updates
• In-season research and monitoring work
• Behind-the-scenes looks at life in the field and on the water
• Educational content about Alaska’s fisheries and sustainable management
• Photos, projects, and stories from across Alaska’s fishing communities
• Resources and information for fishermen and industry partners

From sonar sites and test fisheries to docks, processors, aerial surveys, and long days on the river, our crews work statewide to help sustainably manage Alaska’s fisheries for current and future generations.

We’re looking forward to sharing more from the field this season and giving a closer look at the people, science, and work behind Alaska’s world-renowned fisheries.

Thanks for following along — and here’s to a safe, successful, and exciting salmon season! 🎣

Our monthly marketing recap is now available.
Highlights include:
⚓United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA) Market outlook webinar resources are uploaded to the ASMI website
✈️Alaska Seafood marks wild salmon season with new Seattle-London flight route with the launch of First Flight, First Catch campaign
📊ASMI's FY2025 annual report has been published

Catch the full recap here ➡️ https://mailchi.mp/alaskaseafood/asmi-monthly-marketing-update-17450811?e=1c26395452

Attention UFA members and friends! Do you know an amazing person who cares about Alaska's commercial fishing industry and would crush it at advocating for one of Alaska's major employers and the backbone of coastal Alaska??? Help us spread the word!

📢 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

United Fishermen of Alaska (“UFA”) is the statewide commercial fishing trade association, representing 35 Alaska commercial fishing organizations participating in fisheries throughout the state and its offshore federal waters. UFA’s mission is to promote and protect the common interest of Alaska’s commercial fishing industry, as a vital component of Alaska’s social and economic well-being.

Summary of Position:
The Executive Director serves as the primary representative of UFA and manages the day-
to-day operations of the organization. The Executive Director has full authority and responsibility for managing the affairs of UFA, its office, and all objectives as determined by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director must reside in Alaska and be present in Juneau during the State of Alaska Legislative Session (January – May).

Successful candidates should have demonstrated skills to effectively:
● Interact with State and Federal Legislative and Executive branches, regulatory agencies, and their respective staff.
● Communicate UFA positions to media outlets and the public.
● Maintain communications with the UFA Board of Directors and members.

While prior experience and knowledge of Alaska fisheries is preferred, candidates with demonstrated abilities in the above-mentioned areas in non-fisheries related fields will also be strongly considered.

Salary: Starting salary range $90K - $100K, to be determined based on qualifications.

For a more detailed job description, please go to UFA’s website: www.ufafish.org

To Apply: Applicants should include:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter
3. At least one writing sample

Documents should be e-mailed to:
UFA President Matt Alward at [email protected]
Please include UFA Employment Application in the
subject line. Position open until filled.

UFA is looking for our next E.D.! Come join us, and help represent Alaska's fishing industry. Help spread the word!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

United Fishermen of Alaska (“UFA”) is the statewide commercial fishing trade association, representing 35 Alaska commercial fishing organizations participating in fisheries throughout the state and its offshore federal waters. UFA’s mission is to promote and protect the common interest of Alaska’s commercial fishing industry, as a vital component of Alaska’s social and economic well-being.

Summary of Position:
The Executive Director serves as the primary representative of UFA and manages the day-
to-day operations of the organization. The Executive Director has full authority and responsibility for managing the affairs of UFA, its office, and all objectives as determined by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director must reside in Alaska and be present in Juneau during the State of Alaska Legislative Session (January – May).

Successful candidates should have demonstrated skills to effectively:
● Interact with State and Federal Legislative and Executive branches, regulatory agencies, and their respective staff.
● Communicate UFA positions to media outlets and the public.
● Maintain communications with the UFA Board of Directors and members.

While prior experience and knowledge of Alaska fisheries is preferred, candidates with demonstrated abilities in the above-mentioned areas in non-fisheries related fields will also be strongly considered.

Salary: Starting salary range $90K - $100K, to be determined based on qualifications.

For a more detailed job description, please go to UFA’s website: www.ufafish.org

To Apply: Applicants should include a resume, cover letter, and at least one writing sample.

Documents should be e-mailed to:
UFA President Matt Alward at [email protected]

Please include UFA Employment Application in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 P.M. Alaska time on 06/15/2026.

👑 UFA President Matt Alward has been busy practicing his voting skills! 🗳

Matt has made his plan to vote absentee in the upcoming Primary Election on August 18th, have you?!?

⚓️ IN PERSON: Early and Absentee In-Person Voting OPEN August 3 - 17

⚓️ ABSENTEE BY MAIL: Request DEADLINE Saturday, August 8th, 2026

⚓️ ABSENTEE ONLINE: Request DEADLINE Monday, August 17th, 2026

⚓️ OR, vote on election day August 18th from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm

📸 PC Renee Alward

Have you made your plan to vote on or before August 18th?

Join us! UFA and the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute are co-hosting a pre-season webinar featuring a seafood market outlook presented by McKinley Research group. The webinar will also feature Alaska Seafood resources and the most recent return on investment (ROI) report.

This informative webinar will help get you up to speed on current seafood market projections and will also provide an overview of how ASMI can help with your marketing needs.

See you Tuesday, June 2nd from 2:30-3:30! Share this post and bring a friend.

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UFA Press Release - May 21, 2026 📰

Juneau, Alaska- United Fishermen of Alaska Applauds Acting Attorney General’s Decision to Void Board of Fisheries Actions That Impacted Area M Salmon Fisheries

United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA) strongly supports the decision by the acting Alaska Attorney General to void Board of Fisheries (Board) decisions on Area M salmon proposals 126, 127, 141, 147, and 148 that were adopted at the February 2026 Area M Board meeting.

Immediately after the conclusion of that meeting, a formal complaint was filed to the AG's office alleging the Board ignored conflict of interest rules by allowing conflicted members to deliberate and vote on proposals. This complaint was the result of an entire region of the state and six native tribes organizing to sue both the Board and file ethics complaints based on ethics violations and process related issues.

Representative Louise Stutes and impacted communities, stakeholders, and tribes are calling on the Alaska Legislature and the Office of the Governor to commission an independent, public review of the Board's adherence to its own policies, ethics disclosure requirements, public process obligations, and to deliver enforceable recommendations to the Legislature and the
public.

"UFA is thrilled to see the Area M Board of Fisheries proposals dismissed. It was the right call by the acting Attorney General. This is the first time in Alaska’s history that the AG has disapproved regulations adopted by the Board," said UFA President Matt Alward.

"We are eagerly awaiting an independent audit of the Board's adherence to its own policies, and also the results of the additional complaints submitted to the AG from meetings following the Area M meeting."