Hydaburg’s mayor Anthony Christianson is — for the interim — in charge of the federal body that manages fish and wildlife resources on federal public lands for subsistence uses.
Wildlife
Walrus return to Point Lay — but this year, they’re late
About a thousand walruses are hauled out on a barrier island near the village of Point Lay, about 180 miles southwest of Barrow. This year marks the eighth time in a decade that large numbers of walruses have crowded onto land in the area.
Bear sighting forces temporary park closure in Sitka
The Sitka Police Department typically receives a handful of calls each night from residents reporting bears wandering the streets or dipping into trash cans. But this week there have been a number of sightings in daytime, even one on National Park property.
Bees Added To U.S. Endangered Species List For 1st Time
Seven species of the yellow-faced bee, which is the only bee native to Hawaii, have been designated as endangered. They’re known for their yellow-to-white facial markings.
Four men charged regarding wasteful subsistence taking of Walrus
Four men from Point Hope have been charged with wasteful subsistence taking and wasteful taking through harassment of marine mammals.
2 hunters rescued, 1 mauled near Hoonah
Two hunters were evacuated from a mountain about 10 nautical miles from Hoonah after one was mauled by a brown bear.