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Posted inLocal News, Wildlife

First Alaska mule deer harvest follows years of fleeting appearances in the state

Yereth Rosen - Alaska Beacon by Yereth Rosen - Alaska Beacon June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

When Westin Nelson of Skagway became the first Alaska hunter on record to harvest a mule deer, he may have been doing the state a favor. Mule deer, better known as inhabitants of the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions, have been expanding their range northward, including into Alaska. As they do so, they are […]

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Moose season closes; 24 reported taken by Wednesday

by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News October 8, 2025October 8, 2025
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Kroschel, staff, say close to 20 animals missing after raid on wildlife center

by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News July 2, 2025July 2, 2025
(Courtesy/Sheri Loomis) The remains of an injured moose killed by Haines Borough acting police chief Michael Fullerton, photographed on Dec. 18, in Haines, Alaska.
Posted inLocal News, Haines Borough, Public Safety

Police chief, assembly member clash over moose’s fate

by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News January 24, 2025January 24, 2025
A brown bear munches on a dandelion snack on May 27, 2024 near mile 17 of the Haines Highway. (Lex Treinen/Chilkat Valley News)
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Woman totals car after hitting bear on the highway

by Rashah McChesney - Chilkat Valley News November 14, 2024November 14, 2024
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The Crowes’ crow answers to Kevin, enjoys beach walks

Kyle Clayton - Chilkat Valley News by Kyle Clayton - Chilkat Valley News August 27, 2020October 8, 2025
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Reward up in bear killings

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News December 9, 2010June 15, 2026
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Trooper seizes 8 fish pots

Chilkat Valley News by Chilkat Valley News July 1, 2010June 5, 2026

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