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All other photos © ADF&G. ADF&G. © photos other All W O W ildlife ildlife ur atch Haines town and Estuary viewers photos © Jamie Karnik, ADF&G. ADF&G. Karnik, Jamie © photos viewers Estuary and town Haines Eagle cover photo © ADF&G. Eagles in tree photo © A.W. Hanger. Hanger. A.W. © photo tree in Eagles ADF&G. © photo cover Eagle Fish and Game Game and Fish visit wildlifeviewing.alaska.gov wildlifeviewing.alaska.gov visit communities, Alaska Department of of Department Alaska browse through wildlife viewing sites in other other in sites viewing wildlife through browse at Second Avenue and Willard Street. Street. Willard and Avenue Second at about the Alaska Coastal Wildlife Viewing Trail, or to to or Trail, Viewing Wildlife Coastal Alaska the about www.wildlifeviewing.alaska.gov www.wildlifeviewing.alaska.gov Haines, stop by the visitor center downtown downtown center visitor the by stop Haines, FOR MORE INFORMATION INFORMATION MORE FOR or call 907-766-2234. In In 907-766-2234. call or www.haines.ak.us Convention and Visitors Bureau.Visit Bureau.Visit Visitors and Convention Skagway and Wrangell. Wrangell. and Skagway providers and employers. employers. and providers are equal opportunity opportunity equal are For information on tours and lodging, consult the Haines Haines the consult lodging, and tours on information For Wales Island, Sitka, Sitka, Island, Wales All public partners partners public All Petersburg, Prince of of Prince Petersburg, wildlife viewing destination. destination. viewing wildlife Restoration Program Program Restoration Juneau,Ketchikan, Juneau,Ketchikan, subalpine, forest, and marine to make Haines an excellent excellent an Haines make to marine and forest, subalpine, Wildlife Conservation and and Conservation Wildlife Fish and Wildlife Service Service Wildlife and Fish U.S. Gustavus,Haines, Gustavus,Haines, with a diversity of habitats like marshes, tidal flats, alpine, alpine, flats, tidal marshes, like habitats of diversity a with communities of of communities region for many species.This major river corridor combines combines corridor river major species.This many for region Alaska, making Haines the “Northwest Passage” to the the to Passage” “Northwest the Haines making Alaska, in and near the the near and in move between the interior of North America and Southeast Southeast and America North of interior the between move wildlife viewing sites sites viewing wildlife The Chilkat River is also a natural “highway” for wildlife to to wildlife for “highway” natural a also is River Chilkat The highlights over 70 70 over highlights Wildlife Viewing Trail Trail Viewing Wildlife Chilkat River near town. town. near River Chilkat Alaska Coastal Coastal Alaska spectacular winter concentration of bald eagles at the the at eagles bald of concentration winter spectacular Segment of the the of Segment the world over as the “Valley of the Eagles,” thanks to the the to thanks Eagles,” the of “Valley the as over world the the Inside Passage Passage Inside the stopping at pullouts to look for wildlife. Haines is known known is Haines wildlife. for look to pullouts at stopping the Stikine River, River, Stikine the ridges for a closer look. Drive the scenic Haines Highway, Highway, Haines scenic the Drive look. closer a for ridges Peer into binoculars to spot mountain goats, or climb the the climb or goats, mountain spot to binoculars into Peer Sound to the birds of of birds the to Sound raft tour in search of moose, eagles and trumpeter swans. swans. trumpeter and eagles moose, of search in tour raft whales of Frederick Frederick of whales Watch bears fishing in the rivers near town.Take a boat or or boat a town.Take near rivers the in fishing bears Watch eagles of Haines, the the Haines, of eagles Hyder to the bald bald the to Hyder to Southeast Alaska Alaska Southeast to From the bears of of bears the From Haines: The Northwest Passage Passage Northwest The Haines: Guide Guide Guide Viewing Viewing Viewing Wildlife Wildlife Wildlife HAINES Wildlife Viewing Tips Traveling Safely in Bear Country (All of Haines is bear country) Keep a Low Profile. Enjoy watching animals’ natural behaviors. Resist the temptation to try to Watchable Wildlife “Fun Facts” Making noise (sing, clap, talk) while you travel will attract their attention with sounds. If your presence is reduce your chances of surprising a bear. Be alert along causing an animal to stop feeding or act restless, give it Eagles, Eagles Everywhere: In October and noisy streams, in thick brush, and when visibility is poor. more space. Be especially respectful of nesting and November, rivers and streams in Southeast Alaska begin Always keep your belongings (backpack, food, fish, etc.) denning areas, rookeries and calving grounds, and to freeze and the bountiful salmon with you or in bear-proof storage. critical feeding areas. runs of autumn come to an end. If you see a bear, stay calm. If the bear does not notice Time it Right. Dawn and dusk are when many As the harsh realities of winter you, quietly leave, keeping your eyes on the bear. wildlife species are most active. Midday warmth begin to set in, bald eagles If it does notice you, face the bear, wave your arms and energizes dragonflies and butterflies and creates migrate to find reliable food talk to it calmly. If it approaches you, stand your ground. thermals for eagles and hawks. Low tides expose sources. One of the richest Never run from a bear. tidepools and a wealth of food for birds and mammals. sources during this time is the late chum and coho salmon If a bear is surprised at close distance, it may feel threatened Look for Clues. Tracks, droppings, trails and twigs runs in the Chilkat River near and act defensively, especially if it has cubs or food. tell stories of wildlife in the area - what they are Haines. Parts of the Chilkat do not Stand your ground! If the bear strikes or bites you, lie on eating, where they live and when they passed through. freeze over due to an “alluvial fan” (a fan-shaped pile of your front, protect your face and neck and remain still. In Noticing and reading these clues adds richness to rocks and other debris) located beneath the confluence of rare instances, bears may be predatory. Fight back if the wildlife viewing.Tracking books and workshops will the Tsirku, Klehini and Chilkat rivers. During the spring and attack is prolonged. help you. summer, rain and meltwater flow into this alluvial fan, Help Keep Wildlife Wild. Never feed wild creating a huge reservoir of water in the cracks and spaces. animals. Doing so can cause them to associate people As temperatures drop, the water stored in the alluvial fan with food, which can cause trouble. Human food can stays above freezing, and seeps into the Chilkat River also make them sick. throughout the winter.This upwelling warmer water keeps parts of the river ice-free, and salmon runs in these ice-free Be Considerate of Others. People use and enjoy areas attract more than 3,000 eagles between mid-October Alaska’s wildlife in a variety of ways. Respect private and January. property and give hunters, anglers and others plenty of space. Chilkat or Chilkoot?: Haines is bordered by Chilkat Inlet to the south and Chilkoot Inlet to the north.These and other natural features are named after the Chilkat and Chilkoot STAY SAFE! Tlingits who have lived in the area since time immemorial. The mountains, trails, islands and waterways of The similarity of names can be a little confusing at first. A the Alaska Coastal Wildlife Viewing Trail are wild good “rule of thumb” is that features north or east of town lands. For safety, take a guided tour or take a are generally named after the Chilkoots (Chilkoot Inlet, companion, let someone know your plans and be Chilkoot Lake, Chilkoot River) and those south or west of prepared for emergencies with spare clothes, a town are named after the Chilkats (Chilkat Peninsula, first aid kit and a means of communication. Visit Chilkat Inlet, Chilkat Lake, Chilkat State Park).The exception the Alaska State Parks’ Staying Safe web page for is the Chilkat River, which is found west and north of town. details: www.dnr.state.ak.us/parks/safety. All other photos © ADF&G. ADF&G. © photos other All W O W ildlife ildlife ur atch Haines town and Estuary viewers photos © Jamie Karnik, ADF&G. ADF&G. Karnik, Jamie © photos viewers Estuary and town Haines Eagle cover photo © ADF&G. Eagles in tree photo © A.W. Hanger. Hanger. A.W. © photo tree in Eagles ADF&G. © photo cover Eagle Fish and Game Game and Fish visit wildlifeviewing.alaska.gov wildlifeviewing.alaska.gov visit communities, Alaska Department of of Department Alaska browse through wildlife viewing sites in other other in sites viewing wildlife through browse at Second Avenue and Willard Street. Street. Willard and Avenue Second at about the Alaska Coastal Wildlife Viewing Trail, or to to or Trail, Viewing Wildlife Coastal Alaska the about www.wildlifeviewing.alaska.gov www.wildlifeviewing.alaska.gov Haines, stop by the visitor center downtown downtown center visitor the by stop Haines, FOR MORE INFORMATION INFORMATION MORE FOR or call 907-766-2234. In In 907-766-2234. call or www.haines.ak.us Convention and Visitors Bureau.Visit Bureau.Visit Visitors and Convention Skagway and Wrangell. Wrangell. and Skagway providers and employers. employers. and providers are equal opportunity opportunity equal are For information on tours and lodging, consult the Haines Haines the consult lodging, and tours on information For Wales Island, Sitka, Sitka, Island, Wales All public partners partners public All Petersburg, Prince of of Prince Petersburg, wildlife viewing destination.
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