It is no surprise that wildlife viewing and hunting is important to Alaskans and visitors to the state alike. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) commissioned the firm of ECONNorthwest to evaluate data related wildlife activity recorded in 2011. According to the study, wildlife is worth billions to the Alaskan economy. During 2011, […]
McNeil River Bear Viewing Permits Due Ma...
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has issued a press release concerning McNeil River bear viewing permits. McNeil River offers visitors a unique opportunity to see Brown bears up close. — The application deadline for lottery permits to visit Alaska’s premier brown bear viewing site at McNeil River State Game Sanctuary is fast approaching. […]
Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary prov...
A group of seven remote islands in southwest Alaska have been set aside by the State of Alaska to protect one of the largest Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) haulout locations known in North America. Managed by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G), the Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary provides a unique chance […]
Online Bear Viewing at Katmai National P...
The Annenberg Foundation organization explore.org has teamed up with the Katmai National Park in southwestern Alaska to provide live video coverage of Brown bears feeding in salmon streams near Brooks Camp. A grant of $150,000 was made available to the Park Service by the Foundation to provide salary support for a seasonal media ranger, video […]
Marine Wildlife Viewing: View Marine Wil...
We enjoy watching whales, sea otters, and shorebirds on the waterfront. Protecting these animals will preserve the opportunity to watch them again in the future. Marine wildlife viewing constitutes one of the unique benefits and joys of life here on the waterfront. Whether we live in wild Alaska, boat along the Gulf or Western coasts, […]
The Grouse and Ptarmigan of Alaska
“Not simply another field guide, The Grouse and Ptarmigan of Alaska offers an amazing amount of information about these incredible birds.” is the claim made by the Alaska Department of Fish (ADF&G) and Game and the Ruffed Grouse Society. In this case, the statement is certainly true for bird watchers in Alaska interested in these […]