Alaska Fish & Wildlife News
January 2006

Deer Rescue
Tired Deer Gets a Helping Hand from Trooper

By ADF&G and Department of Public Safety staff

Sitka black-tailed deer are good swimmers, but even a good swimmer has his limits. On July 9, 2004, Alaska State Trooper Jeremy Baum was patrolling the Thorne Arm area south of Ketchikan aboard the 18-foot patrol vessel “Whaler” when he saw a Sitka black-tailed deer buck in the water. As he approached, it was obvious the animal was having a difficult time swimming and keeping his head above the water.

“When he saw me he came swimming right toward me,” Baum said. “He swam over to the back ...   Deer Rescue ArticleContinued

Where The Fish Are
The Fish Distribution Database

By ADF&G staff

Have you ever wondered, “Are there fish in that stream?”

Recreational anglers and wildlife viewers – anyone interested in fish for any reason – can check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) website to learn about specific bodies of water and the anadromous fish that inhabit them. ADF&G, in partnership with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, maintains the Fish Distribution Database (FDD), identifying those streams and lakes important to anadromous fish such as salmon, ...   Where The Fish Are ArticleContinued

Recipes: Hares Make Fine Winter Fare

By Staff

Hunting season is over across most of the state for big game and waterfowl. But there is still small game, and Alaska's snowshoe and Arctic hares are fine fare in winter.

To field dress a hare, cut off the head. Break the feet at the ankle joints and cut them off. Pinch the skin on the rabbit's back and pull it so you can cut through the skin, cutting across the back. Hold the hide and pull the skin away in opposite directions, peeling it completely off. Remove the tail. Cut the abdomen ...   Recipe: Hare ArticleContinued