An Act relating to the use of certain trawl or dredge fishing gear in state water; and providing for an effective date.

Summary

The bill prohibits any trawl or dredge fishing gear that makes substantial contact with the seafloor while operating in Alaska’s state waters, with the ban taking effect on January 1, 2028. It also directs the Department of Fish and Game to conduct a comprehensive study of seafloor ecosystems and bycatch, and to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature by January 1, 2027. The goal is to protect marine habitats and inform future fishing policy.

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