People who study animal behavior think they may have found out why wolves hunt in packs — because ravens are such good scavengers. Scientists who watched wolves on Isle Royale in Lake Superior came up with the raven-wolf pack theory after puzzling over a question: Why do wolves hunt in large groups when a single […]
(Anchorage) — Alaskans from Homer to Anchorage, Palmer and beyond have reported encounters with aggressive moose in recent weeks. That’s not unusual for this time of year, wildlife biologists say, when moose grow tired and cranky from the rigors of a long winter. “Moose are just barely making it through winter right now,” said Anchorage […]
(Anchorage) — Need moose antlers for carving, collecting or display? Look no further than this year’s annual State Hide and Horn Auction. Some 160 sets of moose antlers will be up for bid this weekend, along with caribou antlers, Dall sheep horns, black and brown bear hides, and fine furs including lynx, wolf, beaver and […]
The application period for Alaska’s 2017-2018 big game drawing permit and Tier I hunts is here and we would like to let you know about the following changes to the application process: Beginning this year, applicants for drawing hunts may select up to six hunts for most species. For moose, only three of those selections […]