Alaska Outdoors

“Becoming an Outdoors-Woman” workshops are generally held at camps or resorts. The atmosphere is “outdoorsy” but comfortable. Participants will stay in lodges, dormitories or cabins that may be rustic but have modern basic amenities. Meals are provided and cooked by the camp staff. The focus for the weekend is learning in a comfortable atmosphere. ... [Read More]

Alaska Hunting Bulletin, Issue 1, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Wildife Conservation
Becoming an Outdoors-Woman, Alaska Style! ...

They came from all over Alaska--one hundred and six women in all, ranging in age from 19 to over 60. They were college students, moms, executives, soldiers, and grandmothers. They all converged on Chena Hot Springs sixty miles east of Fairbanks for the first ever Alaska Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop August 4-6, 1995. ...

We are now planning our second workshop (August 23-25 1996 in Southcentral Alaska). Let us know if you're interested--we'd love to see you there. Contact me (CHarms@fishgame.state.ak.us) at 459-7231 or Barry Stratton (wchq@fishgame.state.ak.us) in Anchorage (267-2398) and leave your name and address. We'll send you a flier. But don't delay, Alaska's second Becoming An Outdoors-Woman program is going to be a sell out! ... [Read More]

Alaska Hunter Education Clinics
In short, wildlife (and fisheries) conservationists. Involvement follows awareness. Women have not historically participated in outdoor activities as commonly as men. If they learn more skills and are more comfortable outdoors, their awareness and concerns about conservation will increase and they will be more likely to take part in decision-making. In addition, about 80 percent of single-parent families are headed by women. If single mothers are more comfortable outdoors, they are more likely to teach their children appreciation and respect for wildlife and habitat. In the future, those children will help make the decisions about wildlife and habitat. This program is a good investment in the future. I have other questions – how can I get them answered? ... [Read More]

Alaska Bear Facts, Traveling in Bear Country, Division of Wildlife Conservation, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Most bears tend to avoid people. In most cases, if you give a bear the opportunity to do the right thing, it will. Many bears live in Alaska and many people enjoy the outdoors, but surprisingly few people even see bears. Only a tiny percentage of those few are ever threatened by a bear. A study by the state epidemiologist showed that during the first 85 years of this century, only 20 people died in bear attacks in Alaska. In the 10 years 1975-85, 19 people in Alaska were killed by dogs. ... [Read More]