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Of course, the "Alaskan experience" cannot be neatly defined, and there is a wide range of work for the intrepid adventurer from which to choose. Jobs in the fishing industry do fall roughly into two main categories: fishing and processing. But the experiences of individual students are much more diverse...
At the height of the fishing season, employees will be expected to work up to 18 hours a day. During peak periods, the line works around the clock. A set-netter in Bristol Bay, James L. Johnston '64 says "You can make $6.000 to $6.50 an hour working greater monetary...
Such regulation loopholes can be found in other fishing position. According to the Alaska Employment service, processing plants located on a vessel more than three miles offshore cannot be regulated by federal or state laws.
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Some Alaskans are taking even more extreme measures to defend their homes. "My family has a large arsenal," says Michael C. Merriner '96, adding, "I'll use my semi-automatic.22 to injure more soldiers." Merriner's greatest fear is "they'll regulate the hunting and fishing. The U.S. regulates...