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Default Copper River Salmon

On May 23, 7:09 am, Steve Wertz > wrote:
> On 23 May 2007 09:14:24 -0700, merryb wrote:
>
> > Well, it's here- for 24.99 a pound! It is beautiful stuff, but I just
> > can't justify it (yet)! Thankfully, the price should drop in the next
> > few weeks. Have any of you tried it, and do you think it's worth the
> > price?

>
> The last two years it's stayed pretty expensive throughout the
> season. The couple years prior to that, it got down to $7-$8/lb
> by mid-season.
>
> Anybody know how much they've "allotted" this year compared to the
> last couple seasons?



> If you mean by "alloted" is a salmon forecast ... check out ADF&G's website @

http://www.cf.adfg.state.ak.us/region2/pwshome.php
And remember to savor Copper River salmon and consider buying directly
from fishermen who direct market their harvest. www.crsalmon.org will
be happy to provide a list of participants.
Thanks
M
WildCatchDirect