The Alaska Division of Forestry & Fire Protection (DOF) and Alaska Department of Fish & Game (ADF&G) are planning to burn the Gerstle and Panoramic fields of the Delta Junction Bison Range between May 13 and June 10, depending on… Read More ›
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
Prescribed burns planned at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in Fairbanks
Weather permitting, the Alaska Division of Forestry will be partnering with the Department of Fish and Game to conduct multiple prescribed burns at Creamer’s Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge starting as early as Monday, May 3. The burns will be ignited… Read More ›
Hunting and public access to Willow Swamp area restricted due to Deshka Landing Fire
Due to the location of the Deshka Landing Fire and related firefighting activity, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has closed a portion of Game Management Unit 14A to hunting and the Department of Natural Resources has restricted all… Read More ›
Wildlife Troopers ask hunters to avoid active wildfire perimeters
As firefighters work on blazes, hunters are urged to adjust plans if necessary Alaska’s unusually volatile and prolonged wildfire season this year has extended into hunting season, creating challenges for firefighting crews and hunters alike. Of particular concern are popular… Read More ›
Division of Forestry assists ADF&G with prescribed burn on Delta Junction Bison Range
Lighted drip torch in hand, Sue Rodman tipped the head of the torch toward the ground and began walking across a corner of the Delta Junction Bison Range. A line of flame followed her as a combination of diesel fuel… Read More ›
Little Granite Prescribed burn for moose habitat is cancelled for this spring
(Sutton, AK) – As part of a statewide program to enhance moose habitat, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is coordinating with the Division of Forestry (DOF) to plan and implement a series of mechanical vegetation treatments and prescribed… Read More ›