Once and Future
2012-03-15 21:34:45
...falls around August 15, seems to me. Anyway it did the last couple years. And of course we don't know if there will be one at all, or just when it will be. But, is it more likely to fall right on the 15th or a certain day of the week near the 15th?
Trying to make a travel plan for a friend. I know no guarantees, just want to take my best shot at being a hero instead of a jackass for a change.
kjwelder
2012-03-16 01:06:20
I think that is a pretty good guess. If I wanted to know for sure what criteria is used to set the opening date I'd call Patty Skannes (sp?) at ADFG in Sitka and ask her.
karl
Once and Future
2012-03-16 15:31:40
OK thanks. I hesitate to call them, but I shouldn't. And I actually want to give ADFG some kudos. I have gotten despondent over lack of customer service at so many companies and agencies that I really avoid contacting them. BUT, I sent an email to ADFG staff last week as to why I couldn't get current fisheries updates to open in Firefox. And I got not one, but TWO prompt, helpful answers.
So thanks to them for doing a good job!
Salty
2012-03-16 22:46:15
Once and Future,
I have tried to get ADF&G to set a closure date in stone like the 15th for many years but they want flexibility. Here is my best guess.
They announce the closure on Friday the 10th to start on Monday the 12th or Tuesday the 13th for around 5 days. That means it would likely re-open on the 17th or 18th.
I think a good guess would be that any re-opening will be between the 15th and 20th of August.
Good luck.