Caribou Photocensus: How ADF&G biologists count caribou Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2026-09-29 | Caribou Photocensus: How ADF&G biologists count caribou
Be bear aware: biking and running in bear country Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2024-04-05 | ©ADF&G
Be bear aware: properly dispose fish carcasses Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2024-04-05 | ©ADF&G
Winter Wildlife Series: Subsistence and Wild Foods in the Economy of Alaskas Remote Communities Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2024-03-15 | ©ADF&G
Winter Wildlife Series: Tree Swallows in Southcentral Alaska with Rachel Gingras Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2024-02-16 | ©ADF&G
Winter Wildlife Series: How old am I? The answer is in my genes. Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2024-01-19 | Historically, biologists have relied on measurements of tooth wear to estimate an animal’s age. But advances in the understanding of genetic processes enable biologists to estimate the age of individual animals by looking at patterns in their DNA. In this talk, ADFG staff will introduce these new epigenetic tools and describe their potential to revolutionize how we research and monitor wildlife populations. ©ADF&G
Kenai Moose Research Center Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-12-20 | Dan Thompson, a Wildlife Biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, presents a brief history and current research from the Kenai Moose Research Center. Considered a world leader in moose research, the Kenai Moose Research Center has contributed to the management of moose populations in Alaska and other states and countries for the last 55 years. This presentation highlights how the Kenai Moose Research Center biologists are integrating nutrition, physiology, and behavior to better understand how moose utilize aspects of the landscape to cope with seasonally changing energy demands for survival and reproduction.©ADF&G
Wildlife-detection dogs help researchers find ringed seals in winter Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-11-15 | ADF&G marine mammal biologist Anna Bryan shares how wildlife detection dogs help researchers find breathing holes and lairs of ringed seals across an expanse of landfast sea ice in Prudhoe Bay. Recorded November 9, 2023.©ADF&G
Deer Field Dressing: Gutless Method Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-09-20 | Becoming an Outdoors-Woman instructors Johanna Vollenweider and Michelle Morris demonstrate how to field dress a Sitka black-tailed deer using the "gutless" method, which avoids opening the gut cavity of the animal. ©ADF&G
Southeast Alaska Rockfish Maturity Sampling Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-08-31 | Sitka-based Assistant Area Management Biologist, Jake Wieliczkiewicz explains the processes involved in collecting samples from black and yelloweye rockfish to help better understand these species. More information on Rockfish can be found here: adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fishingRockfish.main ©ADF&G
How Are Rockfish Managed in Southeast Alaska? Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-08-31 | Sitka-based Division of Sport Fish Area Management Biologist, Troy Tydingco explains how rockfish species are managed in Southeast Alaska. ©ADF&G
How a ratchet strap can create a bear-resistant garbage can Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-08-25 | Deter bears from your garbage can by using a ratchet strap to help keep the contents secure. Roy Churchwell, ADF&G area biologist, shows how to quickly make a garbage can bear resistant. ©ADF&G
Naknek River Creel Survey Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-08-22 | During the summer of 2022, Alaska Department of Fish and Game technicians Caulin Leach and Lauren Hynes, conducted Chinook Salmon Creel Sample Survey on the Naknek River in the Bristol Bay area. The Naknek River supports one of the largest Chinook salmon sport fisheries in Southwest Alaska. Approximately every 5-10 years, ADF&G conducts on the ground surveys on four of the main Chinook salmon rivers in the Bristol Bay area. ADF&G technicians collect biological (scale and sex of fish) samples, measure and weigh the fish. Additionally, they record type of gear used to target fish, residency status, number of anglers fishing, and so much more. Click on the video to hear Bristol Bay Area Manager Lee Borden talk about how the creel surveys help benefit management of these fisheries. ©ADF&G
Fishing Lake Aleknagik Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-08-22 | In this video, Bristol Bay Area Manager Lee Borden talks about an easily accessible and popular fishery located in Dillingham, Alaska. Lake Aleknagik is the first of five lakes in the Wood River Lake System. Anglers can fish for Arctic Char, northern pike, rainbow trout, and all five Pacific salmon species. Lee gives you some helpful hints on where to find fish, what tackle to use, and being prepared on the lake. ©ADF&G
Creel Sampler Profile Alex Parrish Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-07-13 | Help keep Alaska’s saltwater fisheries healthy and sustainable. Bring your fish back to port and allow our marine creel samplers to collect data. Meet Alex Parrish. Alex is one of our Marine Creel Samplers working on the docks in Sitka, Alaska. If you’re returning to port in Sitka, please be sure to allow Alex or any of our other samplers to collect valuable data from your fishing trip. In Sitka and many other ports across Southeast Alaska, samplers like Alex are collecting fisheries data from sport fish anglers. Data collection only takes a few minutes and what we learn from you and the fish you keep is valuable to research efforts and informs management in their efforts to maintain and protect Alaska’s fisheries. No matter what port you return to, if there is a sampler collecting data, please give us a few minutes of your time and do your part for sustainable fisheries management. ©ADF&G
Creel Sampler Profile Emily Leggitt Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-07-13 | Help keep Alaska’s saltwater fisheries healthy and sustainable. Bring your fish back to port and allow our marine creel samplers to collect data. Meet Emily Leggitt. Emily is one of our Marine Creel Samplers working on the docks in Sitka, Alaska. If you’re returning to port in Sitka, please be sure to allow Emily or any of our other samplers to collect valuable data from your fishing trip. In Sitka and many other ports across Southeast Alaska, samplers like Emily are collecting fisheries data from sport fish anglers. Data collection only takes a few minutes and what we learn from you and the fish you keep is valuable to research efforts and informs management in their efforts to maintain and protect Alaska’s fisheries. No matter what port you return to, if there is a sampler collecting data, please give us a few minutes of your time and do your part for sustainable fisheries management. ©ADF&G
Creel Sampler Profile Isaak Nyameke Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-07-13 | Help keep Alaska’s saltwater fisheries healthy and sustainable. Bring your fish back to port and allow our marine creel samplers to collect data. Meet Isaak Nyameke. Isaak is one of our Marine Creel Samplers working on the docks in Sitka, Alaska. If you’re returning to port in Sitka, please be sure to allow Isaak or any of our other samplers to collect valuable data from your fishing trip. In Sitka and many other ports across Southeast Alaska, samplers like Isaak are collecting fisheries data from sport fish anglers. Data collection only takes a few minutes and what we learn from you and the fish you keep is valuable to research efforts and informs management in their efforts to maintain and protect Alaska’s fisheries. No matter what port you return to, if there is a sampler collecting data, please give us a few minutes of your time and do your part for sustainable fisheries management. ©ADF&G
Creel Sampler Profile Liam Brion Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-07-13 | Help keep Alaska’s saltwater fisheries healthy and sustainable. Bring your fish back to port and allow our marine creel samplers to collect data. Meet Liam Brion. Liam is one of our Marine Creel Samplers working on the docks in Sitka, Alaska. If you’re returning to port in Sitka, please be sure to allow Liam or any of our other samplers to collect valuable data from your fishing trip. In Sitka and many other ports across Southeast Alaska, samplers like Liam are collecting fisheries data from sport fish anglers. Data collection only takes a few minutes and what we learn from you and the fish you keep is valuable to research efforts and informs management in their efforts to maintain and protect Alaska’s fisheries. No matter what port you return to, if there is a sampler collecting data, please give us a few minutes of your time and do your part for sustainable fisheries management. ©ADF&G
Lake Creek Sonar Project Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-05-16 | In this video, Palmer Area Research Biologist Nick DeCovich talks about a new Chinook salmon counting project on Lake Creek, a tributary of the Yentna River. Located 60 miles northwest of Anchorage and accessible only by boat or plane, Lake Creek hosts one of the largest sport fisheries in the Yentna River drainage. Click play to learn more about how ADF&G crews use sonar technology to collect data vital for understanding the population trends of this important resource. ©ADF&G
Short-yearling moose captures, Working for Wildlife Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-05-01 | This exciting video highlights ADF&G biologist in the field capturing, weighing, and fitting short-yearling moose with radio collars. Short-yearling moose are captured and weighed regularly in different regions of the state because their weights are an important indicator of habitat quality and the nutritional status of moose populations. The Working for Wildlife video series highlights research and management activities conducted by wildlife biologists with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. ©ADF&G
Taxonomy the science of naming and classifying living organisms Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-03-17 | Aaron Baldwin presents "Taxonomy: The science of naming and classifying living organisms," part of the ADF&G seminar series, ©ADF&G
Southeast Alaska Creel Sampler Profile - Margie Sherman Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-03-08 | Join Southeast Alaska Creel Sampler Margie Sherman as she discusses what it's like on the job. ©ADF&G
Southeast Alaska Creel Sampler Profile - Autumn Ratzel Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-03-08 | Hear from Creel Sampler Autumn Ratzel about what it's like to work on the docks in Southeast Alaska. ©ADF&G
Genetics Not Required: Using Photographs to Track Brown Bears Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2023-03-01 | Learn how we use digital photographs to identify and track individual bears at the McNeil State Game Sanctuary, and how we leverage Citizen Science to find them after they leave the Sanctuary and move across the landscape. ©ADF&G
Bears, Walruses and Birds: Weve got them all Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-12-23 | Joe Meehan, the Refuge Manager with ADF&G, will discuss the rich fish and wildlife resources found in our 32 state wildlife refuge areas and how you can enjoy them.
In focus: Sitka black-tailed deer Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-11-10 | This video presents information about proposed changes to Sitka black-tail deer hunting regulations currently before the Federal Subsistence Board which could affect all Unit 4 deer hunters. After examining decades of data, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Wildlife Conservation concluded that the hunting regulation changes are not needed and would unnecessarily deprive some hunters of opportunity. ©ADF&G
Impacts of Lead Hunting Ammunition on Wildlife Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-10-24 | Travis Booms, a biologist with Alaska Department of Fish and Game, discusses how Golden Eagles and other animals are impacted by lead bullets used in hunting.Travis is also a life-long hunter and biologist, and shares why he made the personal decision to switch to non-lead ammunition.©ADF&G
Wildlife Enhancement-Prescribed Fire, Working for Wildlife Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-08-15 | Learn how ADF&G's habitat enhancement program is using prescribed fire to improve habitat for a variety of wildlife species. ©ADF&G, 2022
Brown Bear Density Study, Working for Wildlife Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-07-18 | Wildlife biologist Nick Demma offers insight into brown bear research in Interior Alaska. ©ADF&G
Halibut BLT Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-07-14 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make a halibut BLT! Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/Store Ingredients: 1 "card-sized" piece of halibut 1 bun 2 slices bacon, cooked Lettuce Tomato 1 TBSP Fireweed or Pepper Jelly Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste Yields 1 serving. ©ADF&G
Jalapeño Salmon Dip Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-07-07 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make jalapeño salmon dip, a tasty addition to a charcuterie tray or bagel bar!Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/Store Ingredients: 1 can of smoked salmon (also works with a fillet of smoked salmon) 1 small tub of whipped cream cheese¼ cup chopped pickled jalapeño peppersSalt & pepper to taste Yields ~4 servings. ©ADF&G
Salmon Poke Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-07-07 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make salmon poke!Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/Store Ingredients: 5 oz. salmon (pre-frozen. Skinned, deboned and cubed)1 cup brown rice, cooked½ avocado½ cucumber, peeled and diced2 green onions1 tsp sesame seedsFor spicy mayonnaise dressing:2 TBSP mayonnaise2 TBSP sriracha2 tsp waterFor salmon seasoning:2 TBSP sesame oil2 TBSP soy sauce1 tsp sriracha½ tsp sesame seedsMix cubed salmon with seasoning and set aside. Make spicy mayonnaise and set aside. Cut vegetables. Put brown rice in a bowl. Top with salmon and chopped vegetables. Dress with spicy mayonnaise.Yields 1 serving. ©ADF&G
Salmon Sushi Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-06-23 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make salmon sushi! Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/Store Ingredients: 1 fillet salmon (previously frozen), skinned de-boned and cubedSushi nori ½ cup spicy mayonnaise 1-½ cups sushi rice 1 avocado, sliced thin 3 green onions, chopped 1 cucumber, peeled and diced Oyster sauce (to taste) Soy sauce (to taste) Yields ~5 sushi rolls. ©ADF&G
Deep Fried Coconut Salmon Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-06-16 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make deep fried coconut salmon! Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/Store Ingredients: 1 fillet salmon- skinned, de-boned, and cubed1 cup dry Tempura 1 light beer (slowly pour into Tempura until consistency of pancake batter) ~1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut Salt and pepper to taste 4 cups oil for frying Yields ~4 servings. ©ADF&G
Crab Benedict Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-06-09 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make crab benedict!Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/Store Ingredients: 8 oz cooked crab meat4 english muffins, toasted4 eggs, poached*Vinegar (for poaching the eggs)ArugulaHollandaise Sauce:3 egg yolks1 TBSP lemon juice1 tsp Dijon mustard½ tsp salt¼ tsp pepper1 stick butter, meltedMakes 4 servings. ©ADF&G
Trout and Eggs Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-06-02 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make fried trout and eggs! This recipe is also fantastic for over a campfire!Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/StoreIngredients: 2 trout, filleted, skinned and de-boned½ roll of crackersEggs (1 for fish, additional for frying)ButterSalt and Pepper to tasteWhisk 1 egg in a bowl. Add in trout fillets. Crush up cracker crumbs and pour on a plate. Roll trout fillets in cracker crumbs. Fry in butter until golden brown. Cook eggs in butter. Serve together with ketchup or hot sauce for a delicious breakfast!Yields ~4 servings. ©ADF&G
Muskox Survival Study, Working for Wildlife Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-06-01 | Working for Wildlife videos explore the exciting work of biologists and other wildlife professionals at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. This video highlights muskox research taking place in Alaska.©ADF&G©ADF&G
Canned Salmon Sandwich Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-05-26 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make a very simple canned salmon sandwich, perfect for a quick lunch!Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/Store Ingredients:1 can salmon, liquid drained4 TBSP mayonnaise¼ cup celery, choppedSalt and pepper to taste1 handful spinachBread of choice.Yields 1 serving. ©ADF&G
Halibut Ceviche Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-05-19 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make halibut ceviche! Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/Store Ingredients: 1 fillet halibut 1 lemon 2 limes 1 small onion, diced ¼ bunch cilantro, chopped 1 jalapeño, chopped Salt and pepper to taste Optional: 1 sweet pepper, chopped Yields ~4 servings. ©ADF&G
Razor Clams with Lemon Butter Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-05-12 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make seared razor clams!Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/StoreIngredients: 8 oz. razor clam meat, removed from shell½ lemon, squeezed½ stick butterSalt and pepper to tasteMelt butter in a frying pan and add in lemon juice. Cook on medium for 2 minutes. Add in razor clams and cook until color changes, about 1 minute.Serve with a fresh squeeze of lemon on a cracker.©ADF&G
Salmon Pho Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-05-05 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make salmon pho!Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/StoreIngredients: 1 fillet of salmon, skinned and deboned1 package white mushrooms, halvedFor marinade:2 TBSP Coconut Aminos (or Soy Sauce)1 TBSP Toasted Sesame Oil2 tsp Maple Syrup2 tsp Chili Garlic SauceFor broth and assembly:1 quart Miso Soup Broth (or homemade Pho broth if you have it)4 oz. Rice noodles or ramen noodles, cooked2 baby bok choi, chopped3 green onions, chopped1 egg1 bunch cilantro, chopped2 lime wedges1 jalapeño, slicedSalt and Pepper to tasteOptional: bean sprouts, Sriracha for more heatYields 2 large bowls. ©ADF&G
Jalapeño Salmon Burger Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-04-28 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make some delicious gluten free jalapeño salmon burgers!Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/Store Ingredients: 1 can of smoked salmon1 egg½ cup rice pankoAvocado oilSalt & pepper to taste Yields ~4 servings. ©ADF&G
Salmon Hand Pies Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-04-21 | In this short video, we'll show you how to make delicious salmon mini pies!Don't forget to get your Alaska sport fishing license for access to catch and cook all the species featured in these videos: adfg.alaska.gov/Store Ingredients: 1 salmon fillet- skinned, de-boned, patted dry and cut into equal sized strips1 pie crustZest of 1 lemon1 stick butter, softened¼ cup basil, chopped¼ cup dill, chopped½ cup stone ground mustard1 eggYields 4 mini pies. ©ADF&G
Grouse and Ptarmigan Brood Surveys, Working for Wildlife Alaska Department of Fish and Game 2022-04-18 | ADF&G volunteers and their canine companions help biologists monitor grouse and ptarmigan populations across Alaska. ©ADF&G
