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Subsistence preference in practice: access decisions in salmon fisheries in the Alaskan Yukon River
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Journal Article
Subsistence preference in practice: access decisions in salmon fisheries in the Alaskan Yukon River
2025
Overview
We examine Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s adherence to derived indicators of ecological and social sustainability. Ecological indicators rely on historical records of stock-status information and access decisions, while social indicators rely on a mix of historical records and semi-structured interviews with traditional subsistence users. Historical records are characterized by adherence to information requirements directing access and our operationalization of “subsistence preference,” the legal requirement to allow preferential access to traditional users. We find that decisions to close, restrict, or allow fishing are moderately adherent to general policies. Nonetheless, populations are still declining. We find little evidence of honoring the specific requirement of subsistence preference. Interviews eliciting traditional users’ perceptions of decision-making processes and outcomes revealed themes of heartbreak, anxiety, and frustration. Results suggest a need to rethink management approaches and indicators. Restricting access appears far better than closure for traditional users and more consistent with subsistence preference requirements.
