Jenn at the Helm: Leading with Strength, Softness, and Strawberry Shortcake

As we continue receiving updates from Steve and the crew in Bristol Bay, Alaska, now on his thirtieth day at sea, we ...

The Captain’s Log: 2025 Sockeye Season Update from the Nushagak

Hi folks, The last five days have been tough out here. Gray skies, driving rain, and steady 4- to 6-foot seas with wi...

Bristol Bay 2025: Captain Steve and Crew Set Sail

Captain Steve Kurian is officially back in Bristol Bay. After months of preparation and anticipation, he’s made the ...

As Steve Prepares for Sea | A Note From Jenn

We’re counting down the days until Steve, my partner, our kids’ Dad, and Captain of both our fishing boat and family...

Bristol Bay's 2024 Sockeye Salmon Season Underway

Once again, it's that time of year! Our crew of the F/V Ava Jane are back in Bristol Bay, Alaska, for the annual Sock...

2023 Sockeye Wrap Up & Looking Towards the Future

As 2023 has come to a close, we reflect on what a remarkable year it has been, particularly during our favorite seas...

One Saved, More to Go: The Protection of Bristol Bay and the Future of Idaho Rivers

Bristol Bay Saved at Last On January 30, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a landmark decision, ...

2023 Bristol Bay Alaska Sockeye Salmon Fishing-UNDERWAY!

Saved for Now Have you have heard the phrases “Stop Pebble Mine” or “Save Bristol Bay”?  They may mean a great ...

Savoring Bristol Bay: An Adventure Recap from Captain Steve

I’ve been gillnetting sockeye salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska, for 20 years. For nearly that whole time there has been ...

2022 Bristol Bay Salmon Season Wrap Up

Here at Wild for Salmon, the month of August brings about many things for our team. Specifically, we see the return o...

2022 Bristol Bay Alaska Salmon Fishing: Midseason Update

This year’s mid season fishing update has arrived, and with it, a surprising amount of updates and unpredictable chan...

2022 Bristol Bay Alaska Salmon Fishing: Preseason Update

As we are well into June, it’s time for our annual Pre Fishing Season Update! Each year our crew heads to Bristol Ba...

The Five Wild Alaskan Salmon Species

We are WILD about salmon! We love all 5 species of wild Alaskan salmon for their amazing taste, incredible nutrition,...