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A Fishy New Book! Alaskan Salmon Traps!

Posted on June 15, 2013 by finleyc

The salmon traps used along Alaska’s coast beginning in the late 1800s were among the most efficient fish catching devices the world has ever seen. In a four-month fishing season, a single trap, operated by one or two watchmen, could … Continue reading →

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