U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Alaska

12/03/2025

Big, small, wild, and wonderful — today’s Virtual Youth Fish and Wildlife Club is packed with animal adventures!

Join us as we journey from the snowy tundra with reindeer, to the grasslands of Africa, and into the world of little cats and big cats — from stealthy lynx to mighty lions. Learn how these amazing animals survive in their habitats and what makes each one unique.

Designed for curious kids ages 8–12 (but everyone’s welcome to join the fun!).

Check the comments for details on how to join today’s session — and come ready with your best animal questions!

Photo: A newly collected lynx during research on the Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge. Credit: Lisa Hupp/USFWS

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Alaska Region!

Today we’re grateful for the lands, waters, wildlife, and people that make Alaska extraordinary.

Thank you to our partners, volunteers, Tribal communities, and all who help care for the places we all depend on.

Wishing you a safe and peaceful holiday—may it be filled with good food, good company, and a little time outdoors.

Photo: Sun star in the boreal forest along the Hidden Creek Trail. Credit: Lisa Hupp/USFWS.

11/25/2025

Big thanks to our partners at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Official who spearheaded recent improvements at Jim’s Landing Boat Launch on the Upper Kenai River. The refreshed site now includes upgraded launch lanes, a sturdier staging area, paved access, expanded parking, new vault latrines, streambank restoration, benches, and an updated information kiosk.

Want to see more? Check the comments for a link to ADF&G’s YouTube channel, where you can find a great video about the Jim’s Landing upgrades.

📸 Jim's landing boat launch area. Credit: Katrina Liebich/USFWS

11/17/2025

Gobble, gobble! This week, the Virtual Youth Fish and Wildlife Club is talking all things wild turkey — from their amazing feathers to their funny calls and impressive strut.

Ever wondered how wild turkeys survive in the wild, what they eat, or how they communicate? Join us for a fun, interactive session full of turkey facts, stories, and surprises!

Kids ages 8–12 (and curious adults!) can meet wildlife experts, ask questions, and learn about wild turkeys.

Curious? Check the comments for all the details on how to join!

Photo: A pair of wild Rio Grande turkeys eye one another at Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. The bird at left is a tom; at right is a hen. Credit: USFWS

10/01/2025

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09/29/2025

Creepy, crawly, and downright fascinating — this week’s Virtual Youth Fish and Wildlife Club dives into the world of animals that live on blood! From buzzing mosquitoes to mysterious bats, discover why some species depend on this unusual diet and how it shapes their lives.

Kids ages 8–12 (and curious adults!) can meet wildlife experts, ask questions, and learn that even “spooky” animals play important roles in nature.

Curious? Check the comments for all the details on how to join!

Photo: A halo of mosquitos surrounds a fish technician's head. Credit: USFWS

09/26/2025

Who’s ready for winter?

How to handle the changing seasons? Option 4: skedaddle!
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If the Arctic winter is not for you - or if, like a qugruk (tundra swan), frozen waterways lock away your food supply - the best plan might be to relocate. Tundra swans that nest in the Selawik Refuge migrate down toward the Great Salt Lake, then over toward California, before coming back to the same general area for the next nesting season.

photo of a qugruk preparing for takeoff by Peter Pearsall/USFWS

09/25/2025

We’re in the middle of Global Bird Rescue 2025 (Sept 22–28)! Across the world, people are documenting and reporting bird-building collisions to raise awareness of this leading cause of bird deaths. Anyone can join in — every report helps protect birds.

Check out the comments for more information on birds collisions with buildings & glass and how you can help prevent them.

Photo: Before and after of a window with newly installed bird window decals to help prevent bird collisions. Credit: Allison Stewart/USFWS

09/22/2025

Grab your curiosity (and maybe a flashlight!) — this week we’re exploring the secret world of nocturnal wildlife.

Join us this Wednesday as the Virtual Youth Fish and Wildlife Club explores the hidden world of nocturnal wildlife! From owls on the hunt to bats on the wing, discover the fascinating creatures that thrive in the dark.

Geared towards kids ages 8–12 but all are welcome. We will meet real biologists, ask questions, and learn about the wonders of wildlife you don’t always get to see during the day.

When: Wednesdays at 8:30PM EST / 7:30PM Central / 6:30PM Mountain / 5:30PM Pacific / 4:30PM Alaska / 2:30PM Hawaii

Check the comments for a link with more information on the Youth Fish and Wildlife Club and how to join in on the fun!

Photo: Little brown bat wing inspection. Credit Ann Froschauer/USFWS

09/15/2025

Meet Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge’s Nathan Dubrow, the sourdough steward of Chowiet Island!

Our last Meet the Biotech Monday has arrived, but don't be sad! We have a lot more to show you from the Tiglax and beyond. Back to the star of the week, Nathan Dubrow.⭐ Nathan has dutifully maintained his sourdough starter on Chowiet Island, producing some of the best Aleutian Sourdough yet! Nathan is from Massachusetts, but has come to work with AMNWR for three seasons now to experience the wonders of the birds and their life cycles.🪺

📷Sam Darmstadt/USFWS

09/14/2025

Fashion you can see from a mile away!

Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge showing off their “gumbi” suits for !

09/14/2025

Biotechs on Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge bringing out their best outfits for !

In honor of , we’d like to bring some friendly competition to the Park Service. The packing list for Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge biotechs on the Aleutian Islands typically consist of a lot of rain gear - the rain doesn't stop us from bringing out our very best outfits. Amazing vibes, though the umbrella is a bit useless against the heavy Aleutian rain and harsh wind. The only reason to bring an umbrella to Aiktak must be to fend from the seabirds from attacking your head (we don't want to be basic).☔


📷Stella Solasz/USFWS