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CHILKOOT CHECKLIST
Here’s a checklist to help you monitor your effect on Chilkoot River bears, their habitat and other wildlife. |
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WILDLIFE WATCHERS:
Do not approach, follow or feed bears.
View bears, eagles and other wildlife from a distance
preferably from the road or from your vehicle.
ANGLERS:
Stop fishing if a bear is near you. Reel in your line and wait until the bear is gone.
Clean fish in the river and put the remains in swiftly moving water.
Secure your fish as soon as possible, preferably in a cooler in your car.
Avoid disturbing fish spawning areas.
EVERYONE:
Help keep river banks clean and intact.
Use restrooms and bear-proof trash cans at the lake.
IMPORTANT ALASKAN LAWS
It is illegal to harass wildlife (5 AAC 92.080)
It is illegal to feed bears (5 AAC 92.230)
It is illegal to intentionally or negligently attract bears with food or garbage (5 AAC 92.410)
* The Chilkoot Checklist was developed by the Chilkoot River Corridor Working Group and printed in the informational flyer titled, "Respecting Chilkoot: A Community Treasure".
