Alaska Wildlife Viewing
Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildife Conservation
www.wildlife.alaska.gov ... State of Alaska | ADF&G | Sport Fish | Wildlife | Commercial Fish | Subsistence | Boards | Admin ... Wildlife ... [Read More]
Potter Marsh Wildlife Viewing Alaska, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Description: Potter Marsh, at the southern end of the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge , is one of the most accessible and scenic wildlife viewing areas in Alaska. Spruce, cottonwoods, and alders frame the north and east borders of the marsh. To the south, Turnagain Arm sweeps out to Cook Inlet. Bald eagles, water birds, and spawning salmon flourish here. A 1,550-foot boardwalk with interpretive signs (and, often, local naturalists) provides access to the northern part of the marsh. A small highway pullout at the southern end of the marsh allows for viewing and photography from a vehicle. ... [Read More]
Alaska's Wildlife Viewing Seasonal Calendars, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
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Alaska Wildlife Viewing Department of Fish and Gam
Dawn and dusk are the best times to view most wildlife. Areas that are barren of wildlife at midday may have been teeming with various kinds of animals during the early morning. Those who arrive early and stay late see more wildlife. ... Give wildlife plenty of space. Binoculars and spotting scopes allow you to view wildlife without getting too close. Approach wildlife slowly, quietly, and indirectly. Always give animals an avenue for retreat. ... [Read More]
Alaska's Wildlife Viewing at Pack Creek, Stan Price Wildlife Sanctuary, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Viewing Information: Access to Pack Creek is restricted; permits must be secured in advance. A one-mile trail through the woods leads to an observation tower on upper Pack Creek, a great photography site. Visitors must keep to this trail and a designated beach trail and sand spit. The bears are active in the summer and are most abundant in July and August when pink and chum salmon fill the creek. The best times to view them are morning and evening; the viewing area is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Camping is permitted only on nearby Windfall Island; campers must use a boat to reach the island. Rental canoes are available. ... [Read More]
Ten Most Wanted Wildlife Viewing Species in Alaska, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Viewing tips: Wildlife viewers can easily find small numbers of caribou to watch; viewing large numbers generally requires the use of aircraft, since Alaska's largest herds inhabit remote, roadless areas of the state. Hot spots are the northern section of the Dalton Highway , Denali National Park, the Denali Highway, the Richardson High way between Sourdough and Paxson Lake (August, September, October, and April); the Glenn Highway near Eureka (winter); the Alaska Highway between Tok and the Canadian border (November to March); and the Kenai River Flats (mid-April to mid-October). ... [Read More]
Alaska Wildlife Viewing, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Wildlife Viewing: lists the featured wildlife to be viewed at the site. When appropriate, this section tells the best season and time of day to see the featured wildlife and also may contain interesting facts about wildlife that may be seen at the site. ... – seven pages of this guide are devoted to information about the 10 wildlife species most wildlife watchers hope to see, and these pages offer information on habitat, viewing tips, and fantastic facts for each species. ... [Read More]
Alaska Fish and Game Division of Wildlife Conserva
Fun tastic Facts About Alaska's Wildlife ... www.wildlife.alaska.gov ... State of Alaska | ADF&G | Sport Fish | Wildlife | Commercial Fish | Subsistence | Boards | Admin ... [Read More]
Alaska Marine Highway Wildlife Viewing Guide, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Description: Travel the Last Frontier on the “poor man's cruise line.” This relatively inexpensive year-round state ferry system connects dozens of Alaska communities in Southeast, Southcentral, and Southwest Alaska. From the decks of large, comfortable ships, visitors observe humpback , gray , and orca whales, Dall and harbor porpoises, sea otters , and Steller sea lions . Harbor seals and cormorants lounge atop the navigation buoys along the route. Use binoculars to see shore-based wildlife: mountain goats , black and brown bears, and Sitka black-tailed deer . Look for bald eagles and gulls overhead, and sea birds, including pigeon guillemots, buffleheads, scoters, harlequin ducks , gulls, and goldeneyes, below. The ship's crew frequently alerts passengers to wildlife viewing opportunities. ... [Read More]
Wildlife Conservation Publications Alaska Departme
A FREE monthly online magazine covering wildlife, research, wildlife viewing, hunting, and trapping. ... A variety of videos that cover topics including hunting, trapping, wildlife viewing, marine mammals, and more. ... A series of 90 second educational radio programs highlighting Alaskan wildlife & research. ... [Read More]
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