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AK25070251
Location: Wasilla
Type: S/F Closed Waters/ Snagging
Dispatch Text:
On 07/17/2025, Alaska Wildlife Troopers contacted Alexander Cherepanov, age 43 of Gervais Oregon, while sportfishing for salmon in an area closed year-round to salmon fishing. Investigation showed Cherepanov caught at least one salmon with a heavy gauge weighted treble hook. The hook was seized and Cherepanov was issued citations for sportfishing in closed waters for salmon and snagging for salmon.
Posted on 7/18/2025 9:23:30 AM by DPS\dbledford
Posting Section: AK Wildlife Troopers
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