How many bears are on Baranof Island?

The current population estimate for the entire unit is 4,155 bears; Chichagof and adjacent islands, 1,550; Baranof and adjacent islands, 1,045; and Admiralty Island, 1,560.

Where is Baranof Island Alaska?

Alaska Panhandle
Baranof Island, also known as either Baranov or Sitka Island, lies in the northern Alexander Archipelago in the Alaska Panhandle. Famed for its brown bears and Sitka deer, its major industries are fishing, processing seafood and tourism.

Are there moose on Baranof Island?

Mountain goats are found along the mainland and on Baranof Island. Moose are most numerous in the Yakutat area, but are also found near Juneau, Petersburg and Ketchikan. Wolves are relatively numerous, but are not found in the ABC island group.

How many square miles is Baranof Island?

1,607 sq mi
Baranof Island

Native name: Sheet’-ká X’áat’l
Archipelago	Alexander Archipelago
Area	1,607 sq mi (4,160 km2)
Length	100 mi (200 km)
Width	30 mi (50 km)

Are there Grizzlies on Baranof Island?

On Baranof Island the bears occupy the Indian River drainage and occasionally enter the Sitka National Park, often at the beginning of the salmon runs. Status: Numbers appear to be stable notwithstanding the licensed hunting which takes place. Life span: Around 20 to 30 years in the wild.

Are there brown bears on Baranof Island?

The ABC Islands bear (Ursus arctos sitkensis) or Sitka brown bear is a subspecies of brown bear that resides in Southeast Alaska and is found on Admiralty Island, Baranof Island, and Chichagof Island of Alaska.

Are there bears on Baranof Island?

On Baranof Island the bears occupy the Indian River drainage and occasionally enter the Sitka National Park, often at the beginning of the salmon runs. Status: Numbers appear to be stable notwithstanding the licensed hunting which takes place.

What is special about Sitka Alaska?

In 1867, when the United States purchased Alaska from the Russians, the transfer ceremony was held in Sitka, and Sitka became Alaska’s first capital city. Accessible only by air or sea, Sitka offers incredible scenery, fishing, hiking, abundant wildlife, and Alaska’s most culturally rich history and community.

Are there brown bears in Sitka?

Brown bears live throughout Alaska and are the only bear species found in Sitka. Brown bears use the full range of habitat in the area- forest, alpine, estuary, and intertidal. The bears generally avoid encounters with people.

Are there polar bears in Alaska?

Range and Habitat In the winter, polar bears in Alaska are found as far south as St. Lawrence Island and occasionally move down to St. Matthew Island and the Kuskokwim Delta. In the summer, bears are most abundant around the edge of the pack ice in the Chukchi Sea and Arctic Ocean.

Can you see the northern lights in Sitka Alaska?

Some popular sites for northern lights viewing in Sitka are Gavan Hill, Mount Edgecumbe, Back Beach, and Lance Drive.

What island has the most bears?

Admiralty Island
Admiralty Island is an island in the Alexander Archipelago in southeast Alaska. It’s name in Tlingit, Xootsnoowú, actually means “Fortress of the Bear.” This island has the largest density of brown bears in North America!

What do people do in Sitka Alaska?

Go for a Hike (or Two!) While there’s plenty to do in town, Sitka is also home to some incredible hiking trails – and this is one of the activities I wish we’d had more time for! Sitka Trail Works helps maintain the literally dozens of miles of hiking trails in the Sitka area.

How many hours of daylight does Sitka Alaska have?

17 hours and 54 minutes
Sitka gets a whopping 17 hours and 54 minutes of sunlight! The rest of the US averages about 14.5 hours of sunlight during this same time period. Inversely, the winter days become shorter with the shortest day being The Winter Solstice on December 21st.

Are there moose in Sitka Alaska?

Moose are far more recent arrivals than Sitka black-tailed deer and wolves, which moved up the coast from the south about 8,000 years ago as the glaciers melted and land was exposed. Moose in Southeast Alaska are found in about 10 localized populations.

Are there big cats in Alaska?

The lynx is the only cat native to Alaska. Because lynx are shy and unobtrusive animals, many people think they are scarce.

Are there wolves in Alaska?

Alaska is home to an estimated 7,000 to 11,000 wolves. Wolves have never been threatened or endangered in Alaska. The food habits of the wolf often bring it into conflict with humans who in many parts of the world are also hunters of big game animals.

What is the best month to visit Sitka Alaska?

The best time to visit Sitka is September-October If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Sitka when the days are longest, you should visit in May. On average it rains the most days in November, making it the wettest month of the year.

How warm does it get in Sitka Alaska?

Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 33°F to 62°F and is rarely below 22°F or above 68°F.

Are Kodiak and grizzlies the same?

Kodiak bears are a unique subspecies of the brown or grizzly bear (Ursus arctos middendorffi). They live exclusively on the islands in the Kodiak Archipelago and have been isolated from other bears for about 12,000 years. There are about 3,500 Kodiak bears; a density of about 0.7 bears per square mile.