Veterinarians working with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) have noted an increased number of tularemia infections in Alaska Snowshoe hares during June of 2013. The first case of the year was confirmed with a hare brought into the office of a Fairbanks veterinary clinic. Testing at a diagnostic lab in Colorado confirmed […]
Sustaining Alaska’s Fisheries: Fifty Yea
The heath and sustainability of fish stocks has played a major role in the history of Alaska and explains its need to become a state fifty years ago. Harvest of salmon, pollock, halibut and crab has formed the underpinning of the Alaskan economy and sustaining Alaska’s fisheries is of vital interest to state residents. Alaska […]
Identification of Southeast Alaska Humpb...
Watching Southeast Alaska Humpback whales is a favorite activity of residents and visitors alike. Being such large marine mammals, it’s hard to believe that these giants subsist on the smallest of sea creatures; animals like herring, capelin and krill. Watching a pod of whales using bubble nets or making a dive to capture prey is […]
Enjoy Alaska Wild Seafood: Visit the Gre...
Alaska wild seafood and fish are staples of the diet here in the Great Land. Thousands come to the Great Land to pursue the State’s plentiful halibut, shrimp, and salmon. Fish stocks in Alaska are managed on a sustainable basis and make for healthy fare. Here are a few suggestions for preparing wild Alaska seafood […]
Alaska Chinook Salmon Research Initiativ...
On the heels of a two-day Chinook (King) salmon symposium held in Anchorage during October of 2012, Alaska’s Governor Sean Parnell announced his intention to fund a five-year, $30 million comprehensive Chinook salmon research effort. The Governor’s fiscal year 2014 budget will include $10 million to start the initiative based on work undertaken by participants […]
2013 Denali National Park Road Lottery
The Park Service issues one permit coveted by Alaskans to winners of the Denali National Park Road Lottery. Every fall, on the weekend after Labor Day, the Denali Park Road is opened four days to travel by winners of their road lottery. These winners are issued a rare one-day permit to drive the road for […]