The Western Arctic Caribou Herd, once the biggest in Alaska, is faltering, having fallen from a high of 490,000 animals in 2003 to only 152,000 as of 2023. But to the east, the Porcupine Caribou Herd ...
Two bull caribou of the Western Arctic Caribou Herd swimming across the Kobuk River during fall 2011 migration in Kobuk Valley National Park. The herd has been in decline since hitting its peak ...
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority has proposed building Ambler Road between James W. Dalton Highway and ...
Their arrival was months late but residents still anticipated them eagerly: caribou came to the Kotzebue area this month. “It’s been good,” hunter Cyrus Harris said. “It’s good to see caribou so we ...
President Trump just took a significant step toward opening a roadless stretch of Alaskan wilderness to mining. In an ...
Lori Townsend was joined by Lisa Grediagin and Ryan Scott to discuss caribou management and health in Alaska. (Matt Faubion/AKPM) Alaska’s caribou are a vital source of food and are deeply connected ...