ADF&G Wildlife Conservation - Interior and Eastern Arctic Alaska

06/12/2026

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Alaska.
Registration for the summer weekend event in Fairbanks (June 27 and 28) is open. Register now!
https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=outdooreducation.interiorbowblitzregister

06/11/2026

Follow the new ADF&G - Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge page!

Creamer’s Field is one of Fairbanks’ favorite spots for wildlife watching, offering open fields, gentle forest trails, and outstanding bird‑watching during the spring and fall migrations.

The new page features wildlife sightings, refuge events, trail updates, behind‑the‑scenes science, and the habitat work that keeps this unique spot welcoming for migrating birds.

05/27/2026

Moose safety- this is serious business. There have already been reports of cow moose with calves attacking and injuring people this spring.

Spring is here. It is the time when wildlife species are giving birth to young. The peak of moose calving for much of the state is approximately the week of May 20th.

There are many cow moose with new calves that they will aggressively defend! Don’t become complacent around moose. A protective mother can attack without notice. Give them plenty of space. If you see a cow moose (with or without a calf) don’t go near it. Take another route or a wide detour to safely get around it.
Yelling at moose and trying to intimidate them into moving along may backfire and make them more aggressive.

To report an aggressive moose or other wildlife encounters call your local ADF&G office or report online here:
https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm...

Check out our Living with Wildlife web pages for lots more information about moose and bear safety.
https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=livewith.main

Check out this wildlife safety story about other wildlife species that may be protective of their young.
https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm...

Images by Marian Snively.
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05/20/2026

The snow is gone but animals don't stop leaving tracks and sign.

05/14/2026

The plan is for prescribed fires to commence on the Echo Acres area of Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge tomorrow (May 15) and continue through the weekend.

Resident and users of the refuge should be aware that Echo Acres fields will be closed during this time, fire related traffic will be at an increased level, and smoke may be visible.

The Echo Acres area of the refuge is located on the north side of the refuge, which is accessed from Farmers Loop Rd.
FYI Friends of Creamer's Field

04/30/2026

Reporting collared moose.

ADF&G Fairbanks area managers are asking residents to report any sightings of moose they see in the Fairbanks/North Pole area that are sporting a square, orange patch with a number on it. These are the animals that were fitted with GPS collars and a high visibility patch with a number from 1-12.
Although they are fitted with a GPS collar there is some information that GPS locations do not provide.
For example, is the cow with a calf, does the cow appear injured, or is it somehow a nuisance?

There are lots of pictures of these animals going around on social media, but it is especially helpful to the project if people could report them to one of our reporting sites.

You can report collared moose at this link:
https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/3e31ef5b947e4c1c90ad1af47ad9ffa1?portalUrl=https://adfg.maps.arcgis.com

Or, click on the link for Fairbanks and North Pole Moose on the ADF&G "Report a Wildlife Encounter" web page.
https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=reportwildlifeencounter.main

Or, use the QR code in the images.

04/20/2026

Even though it still seems like winter in the Interior, this is an important message to keep in mind for the coming months.

Don’t assume a young animal is an orphan simply because it is alone!

Spring has arrived, and bears of Alaska are emerging from their dens, some with one, two, or three fuzzy cubs in tow. At times, female bears will walk away from their cubs to search for food, and female black bears will often send their cubs up trees to wait while the mother goes off to hunt or fish.

Whether it is birds or mammals, you may come across a newborn that you think is abandoned or orphaned. In most cases it is not, and the mother is nearby. It can be dangerous to you and/or detrimental to the animal for you to intervene and “rescue” it.

Often its mother is nearby and will return once you have left the area. Even when an animal truly is orphaned, it is usually best to leave them alone. Do not attempt to feed or pick up an orphaned animal yourself or tell anyone else to do so. Unless you have a permit, this type of contact with animals is illegal and may result in a fine.

If you observe a lone calf or cub over an extended period of time, or you believe there is a safety concern, please submit an wildlife encounters report at http://wildlifeencounters.adfg.alaska.gov/

04/20/2026

More Wood Bison Arrive In Fairbanks!

04/13/2026

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is seeking volunteer Refuge Hosts from August 15 – September 21 (end date flexible) at Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge in Fairbanks.

Duties include staffing and greeting visitors at the Farmhouse Visitor Center, minor clean-up/maintenance, mowing, and trimming of the 8 acres near the historic farm buildings. Amenities include a full-hook up for RV or travel trailer: sewer, electricity, and a quiet, idyllic residence site at the refuge!

If you are interested, please contact Clint Cooper at [email protected] or 907-459-7223.

For more info visit: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/vip/hstnorth.htm?fbclid=IwY2xjawRKHSFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFyYkxGS1NDT1o3WGtEbXByc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHso5lxY_YAUi7JH9vMIXOW4HlSvV9qLzZaiVQfgb5Oh4Fq0owVF_0NxS_QSh_aem_0Hilfg1dGgwzD0FpMuPp4A