United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), the statewide commercial fishing industry trade association representing 36 member organizations, is deeply concerned about the Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance (AFCA) efforts to ban salmon fishing gear in urban areas in Alaska. Written in legislative bill format, the AFCA initiative is titled: “An Act providing for the protection and conservation of Alaska’s fisheries by prohibiting shore gill nets and set nets in nonsubsistence areas.”
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Press Release: United Fishermen of Alaska Announces New Officers, At-Large Board and Executive Committee (June 14, 2013)
The United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), the largest statewide commercial fishing industry trade association, representing 36 member organizations, announces the election of Mr. Jerry McCune of Cordova District Fishermen United as President. President McCune will be joined by Mr. Paul A. Shadura II of Kenai Peninsula Fishermen's Association as Vice President, and Ms. Lindsey Bloom of Alaska Independent Fishermen’s Marketing Association, who will serve as the new Fish Farm & Environmental Committee
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Press Release: UFA At-Large board member Kevin Adams elected as ASMI Chair (June 3, 2013)
The United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), the largest statewide commercial fishing industry trade association representing 36 member organizations, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Kevin Adams as Chairman of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) Board of Directors. This is the first time a commercial fisherman has held this position in over a decade.
Mr. Adams has over 38 years of commercial fishing experience in Bristol Bay. He has an extensive background in seafood marketing