All over Southeast Alaska this summer, volunteers have been conducting bat surveys for the state Department of Fish & Game. The surveys are being conducted to monitor bat populations regionally. But, the data is playing a bigger role in bat research across North America.
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Western Arctic caribou herd smaller than original estimates
Originally thought to total 206,000, the Western Arctic caribou herd is smaller than first estimated.
Researchers are watching sockeye sizes
Scientists and fishermen are scrutinizing smaller sockeye.
Deadly bat disease spreading, expected to reach Alaska
White-nose bat syndrome keeps bats from hibernating properly. It’s a fungus that irritates them and wakes them up too early. And since it’s cold out the bats can’t find insects they need to survive so they starve.
Alaska Supreme Court rules in favor of Kookesh, Angoon subsistence fishermen
The court found that because the regulation used to cite the men was not created according to law, it’s unenforceable. The decision could have a major impact on Department of Fish and Game bag limits across the state.
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.