Game Species

Ruffed Grouse distribution across Alaska and preferred deciduous forest habitats for hunters scouting the Interior and south-central regions.

Spruce grouse habits in interior Alaska coniferous forests help hunters find these boreal birds through their reliance on pine needles.

White-tailed ptarmigan identification helps hunters find the smallest Alaskan species inhabiting high alpine rocky slopes.

Distinguishing between Alaska willow and rock ptarmigan species helps hunters identify habitats, elevations, and distinct backcountry terrain correctly.

Alaska bison populations, originating from transplanted American Plains Bison, follow the extinction of ancient steppe bison.

The Farewell bison herd, established in the late 1960s with animals from Montana, roams remote Interior Alaska wilderness regions.

Delta Junction bison herd history, management strategies, and population estimates help hunters understand Alaska drawing permit opportunities.

Roosevelt elk bugling season on Afognak Island peaks from late September through early October when bulls challenge rivals.

Roosevelt elk on Raspberry Island trace back to 1928 transplants from Washington State and their successful Alaskan adaptation.

Roosevelt elk origins on Afognak Island trace back to deliberate transplants from Washington State involving seventy animals released in 1928 and 1929.