The American Bald Eagle Foundation in Haines has seen such a dramatic increase in bird rescues that they’re asking for the public’s help. The foundation plans to form a volunteer Avian Rescue Team to help respond to the unusually high number of injured birds.
Wildlife
Sportfishers struggle to reel in the kings on the Nushagak
The king return to the Nushagak is proving stronger this year than last, and Fish and Game says they’re on track to meet the escapement goal.
Cleaning Alaska’s remote beaches, one piece of debris at a time
The marine debris that ends up in the beaches of Montague comes from remote places such as Japan, but also from Russia, China, Korea, Vietnam and Malaysia.
Kuskokwim subsistence fishermen face low chum run, schedule restrictions
Biweekly subsistence fishing periods are underway now. State officials are not considering a chum salmon commercial fishing period.
Young amendment blocks ANWR wilderness plan
Young’s amendment to the Interior Department spending bill passed the House Tuesday by voice vote after a brief debate.
Caribou emigrate from Adak; feds struggle to stop the spread
Every summer, a team of federal exterminators set up shop in the southwest corner of the state. Their job is to root out non-native animals that might disturb the Alaska Maritime Wildlife Refuge.