Alaska’s immense herds of caribou are one of the natural wonders of the world. Imagine seeing and hearing tens of thousands of animals migrating across the tundra. This edition of Outdoor Explorer is about these magnificent animals. We’ll learn about the science and ecology of the herds, viewing them, and hunting. Caribou are a critical part of northern ecosystems, and an important source of meat for rural Alaskans and urban hunters.
HOST: Charles Wohlforth
GUESTS:
- Nick Demma, caribou biologist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- Jeff Williams, assistant refuge manager, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge
- Paxson Woelber, writer and adventurer
LINKS:
- "Elusive caribou in the remote 'birthplace of the winds'" ADN
- Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge: hunter information
- "Trip to Adak makes for interesting, and successful, caribou hunt," Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
BROADCAST: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m. AKDT
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