This week’s word is g̱uwakaan, which means deer.
"deer"
Mule deer, white-tailed deer expand range into Alaska
New species of deer are moving into parts of Alaska, including the Upper Lynn Canal. Alaska Department of Fish and Game is gathering information on these ungulates.
Five Juneau residents ordered to pay fines, restitution for deer poaching
Most of the defendants — including the operator of Moore Charters in Auke Bay — have pleaded guilty or no contest to the charges, and must pay fines and restitution.
With a lasso and tourists, boat saves drowning deer
A whale-watching tour saw more than just whales Wednesday, after helping save a deer from drowning in the ocean.
State game board to review deer seasons, limits for Sitka
The State Board of Game met this weekend in Juneau to consider a number of proposed changes to Southeast hunting regulations.
Deer populations near Petersburg continue to struggle
Although the deer population within Petersburg’s city limits is thriving, out of town, it’s a different story.