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After five years of closure, the Kuskokwim Bay salmon fishery reopened this summer with high hopes — dozens of boats set out to catch and process sockeye at sea, aiming for $15K per fisherman. But a short season, dwindling fish, and logistical delays shut it down in just three weeks. Despite a $2.1M loan and community-driven effort by the Quinhagak cooperative to reclaim local fishing control, the venture faced steep hurdles. Though only a fraction of permit holders fished, the goal was clear: rebuild livelihoods and community wealth. Leader Larry Strunk juggled fishing and paperwork to keep it afloat. Break-even remains uncertain, but for those involved, it’s more than business — it’s a fight for a sustainable, self-reliant future.

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