Characterization of permit transfers between salmon permit holders in Alaska

The Commercial Fisheries Entry Commision (CFEC) is an independent, autonomous agency of the State of Alaska which regulates entry into Alaska's commercial fisheries. The CFEC is committed to promoting conservation and sustained-yield management of Alaska's unique fishery resources and boosting economic stability among fishermen and their dependents. To ensure effective management of commercial fisheries, all vessels used for commercial fishing or related activities must be licensed by the CFEC. This includes fishing vessels, tenders, packers, processors, transporter vessels, and seine skiffs. The CFEC is responsible for leasing all commercial fishing permits including permits for limited-entry fisheries. Limited-entry fisheries include all state salmon fisheries, most herring fisheries, and various other fisheries. Here, permit transfers data is presented by community of residence of the permit holder for salmon permit holders in Alaska. The transfersByCommunity.csv file shows the number of transfers that occurred by community by hear. The transfersRelationshipByCommunity.csv table shows the type of transfer (sale, gift, trade, other) and the relationship between the interacting parties (friend/partner, immediate family, or other relative).