Presenter’s NameU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Welcome to KodiakAlaska’s Emerald Isle

“Island of the Great Bear”

Bones of a Bear, Birth of a RefugeAugust 19, 1941: Executive Order 8857 signed by President Franklin Roosevelt“…for the purpose of protecting the natural feeding and breeding ranges of the brown bears and other wildlife on Uganik and Kodiak Islands…”

Pictured: Morris Talifson, Kodiak bear guide, 1949.

Legacy of Conservation

In a diverse ecosystem…

Gina Palmer/USFWS

Lisa Hupp/USFWS

USFWS 8/2/2009 Barbara Sobota

Enjoying Kodiak Refuge…

Kodiak Refuge has 9 Public Use Cabins available for rent

$45 per night

Oil stoves for heat

Multiple bunks

Provide your own transportation, fuel,

and gear.

A great way to experience the Refuge!

www.recreation.govOr visit us in Kodiak

Current Research

Kittlitz’s Murrelet Study

*Rare seabird that nests on rocky slopes in the Refugium

*We want to learn more about their ecology: nesting, feeding, and survival of chicks

Kodiak Brown Bear Habitat Study

Mountain Goat Ecology Study

Kodiak Refuge Visitor Center: Crossroads of Conservation & EducationStart your visit here! Open 7 days a week, 9am-5pm

Photos: Ken Smith

Photos: John Harris

Education Programs:Families Understanding Nature (3-5 yrs)Happy Trails Nature Club (Families)Junior Ranger (7-12 yrs)

We hope to see you soon!