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  • Alaska Wildlife Refuges

The US state of Alaska is home to a total of 16 National Wildlife Refuges that protect a total area of 76.8 million acres for outdoor recreation & wildlife conservation. Not only are these wildlife refuges unusually pristine but also vast in scope & size. From the 19.6 million acre Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to the 303,094 acre Izembek Refuge, one can find wildlife refuges in a range of size located in most major cities of Alaska. Together these wildlife refuges contain a spectacular array of landscapes including rolling tundra, coastal islands, towering mountains, wetlands & rivers.

 
  • Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Located in northeastern Alaska, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) consists of 19,286,722 acres in the North Slope region of Alaska. Administered from offices in Fairbanks, the refuge is the largest National Wildlife Refuge of the country. The refuge was established with the sole aim of preserving the unique wilderness, recreational values & wildlife species like muskox polar bears, wolverines, grizzly bears, falcons & other migratory birds. The Arctic Wildlife Refuge also ensures optimum water quantity & quality.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
  • Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge
Located in southwestern Alaska, the use of Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge is regulated as a measure to protect the ecology. The wildlife refuge was established to ensure optimum water quantity & quality & to conserve wildlife species including marine mammals, brown bears, shorebirds, raptors & other migratory birds. Established on December 2, 1980 by ANILCA, the offices administering the refuge are based in King Salmon, Alaska. The refuge supports a rich diversity of wildlife & fish & is a significant nesting site for seabirds like emperor geese, cormorants, guillemots & the bald eagle.
Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge