for thousands of years, native villages in the interior of alaska relied on salmon for nourishment. salmon isn’t only a source of food but a way of life for the people in the interior. the salmon crisis has caused outrage and devastation for many.

while these villages face restrictions and shutdowns, seattle-based trawl and other trawl from different states have no restrictions on chum salmon bycatch, according to the non-profit, salmon state.

ricko dewilde is a profound hunter and fisher, he’s from huslia, alaska. his family can’t fish anymore because of the declining fish. rural villages and the entirety of alaskans rely on wild foods. 98% of rural villages and 65% of alaskans catch, hunt, or gather wild food. because of this salmon crisis, alaskan rural villages are facing food insecurities.