The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the city of Valdez in a lawsuit that challenged the bounds of municipal authority within the state. In a unanimous decision issued Friday, the court ...

The front of the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau is seen on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon) Ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has signed ...

Ahead of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has signed legislation that allows disabled military veterans to receive a free fur-trapping license. Senate Bill 10, by Sen. Jesse Kiehl, ...

Every winter, dogs in Alaska are maimed and killed by snares and powerful “quick-kill” Conibear crushing traps placed, virtually without restriction, in public multi-use areas. Alaska’s exceptionally ...

FAIRBANKS - The Alaska Trappers Association will host its annual fur auction March 17-18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Big Ray’s on Second Avenue. There will be hides, horns and antlers ...

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Bobcat fur coats have become a hot item among the fashion-conscious in Russia and China, leading to a big jump in prices and exports for the soft, spotted pelts. The fur's booming ...

There don’t seem to be many trappers in the woods this year, and there are many reasons for the drop in numbers. Most of the old-timers are just that — old. It isn’t as easy to jump on a snowmachine ...