Alaskan
Wildlife
Wildlife
Alaskan Wildlife
Wildlife Awareness
Wildlife AwarenessAlaska in general, and Alyeska Resort in particular, are blessed with abundant wildlife. While it is certainly a thrill to witness wild animals in their natural habitat, we strongly urge caution.
Below are tips on how to stay safe in the presence of the most common animals in the area which can be harmful to humans– bears and moose– who get too close.
Wildlife Awareness
Wildlife AwarenessAlaska in general, and Alyeska Resort in particular, are blessed with abundant wildlife. While it is certainly a thrill to witness wild animals in their natural habitat, we strongly urge caution.
Below are tips on how to stay safe in the presence of the most common animals in the area which can be harmful to humans– bears and moose– who get too close.
Be Bear Aware!
Be Bear Aware!
Respect Bears
- Give bears plenty of space
- Do not approach or provoke bears
- Do not feed bears or leave food out
- Be aware and respectful of bear dens
- Leave “orphaned” or sick bears alone
Be Bear Aware!
Be Bear Aware!
Respect Bears
- Give bears plenty of space
- Do not approach or provoke bears
- Do not feed bears or leave food out
- Be aware and respectful of bear dens
- Leave “orphaned” or sick bears alone
“Bear in Mind” Tips
- Buddy up: you are safer in a group
- Make noise: this will prevent you from surprising wildlife
- Use your senses; stay aware of your surroundings (headphones not recommended)
- Carry bear spray; have it accessible and know how to use it
- Back away from wildlife slowly, never run from a bear
The Bear Environment
Pack It In, Pack It Out
Do Not Leave Food In Your Car
Tread Lightly In Sensitive Habitats
“Bear in Mind” Tips
- Buddy up: you are safer in a group
- Make noise: this will prevent you from surprising wildlife
- Use your senses; stay aware of your surroundings (headphones not recommended)
- Carry bear spray; have it accessible and know how to use it
- Back away from wildlife slowly, never run from a bear
The Bear Environment
Pack It In, Pack It Out
Do Not Leave Food In Your Car
Tread Lightly In Sensitive Habitats
Mind the Moose!
Mind the Moose!
Let Moose Run Loose
- View them from a distance
- Never get close to calves; cow moose are extremely defensive
- Pay attention to your surroundings, moose blend into summer foliage very well
- Moose stand their ground, especially in moose habitats– avoid!
Mind the Moose!
Mind the Moose!
Let Moose Run Loose
- View them from a distance
- Never get close to calves; cow moose are extremely defensive
- Pay attention to your surroundings, moose blend into summer foliage very well
- Moose stand their ground, especially in moose habitats– avoid!
The Moose Truce
- If it hasn’t detected you yet, keep it that way.
- If it knows you’re there, talk to it softly and move away slowly.
- Don’t be aggressive – you want to convince the moose that you aren’t a threat.
- If you think the moose is going to charge you, take cover or run away.
Upset Moose?
The Moose Truce
- If it hasn’t detected you yet, keep it that way.
- If it knows you’re there, talk to it softly and move away slowly.
- Don’t be aggressive – you want to convince the moose that you aren’t a threat.
- If you think the moose is going to charge you, take cover or run away.
Upset Moose?
More Resources
More ResourcesThe following links contain much more detailed information on animal interactions in the wilds of Alaska:
More Resources
More ResourcesThe following links contain much more detailed information on animal interactions in the wilds of Alaska:
