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AK25052211

Location: Kenai River
Type: Wildlife Violation

Dispatch Text:

On 05/31/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Dennis Shangin, age 68 of Soldotna, while operating a smelt drift gillnet in the Kenai River. Shangin's net measured 5' in depth in violation of the law. Shangin was issued a citation with a mandatory court date and up to $500 fine. 

Posted on 5/31/2025 1:55:51 PM by DPS\ljmcdonald

Posting Section: AK Wildlife Troopers