The job of managing commercial fisheries in Haines could become tougher next year, as the local department faces deep cuts.
A $90,000 cut to operations here was included in Gov. Bill Walker’s budget last year, but the Department of Fish and Game was able to identify other funds to pay for operations, including operating fish wheels and weirs.
Next year, Fish and Game expects more cuts, so maintaining the Haines funding will get more difficult,…
