Birds are sensitive during the nesting season. Vegetation clearing, ground disturbance, heavy wake near shorelines and other site construction and recreational activities can destroy eggs or nestlings or cause nest abandonment. If you encounter an active nest, leave it be and give it space until young hatch and depart the area. Do not destroy eggs, chicks, or adults of wild bird species. Learn about the laws that govern migratory birds in Alaska including possible exceptions for subsistence gathering. More information on avoiding waterbird harassment and timing recommendations for construction activities to minimize impacts to nesting birds.
We are using radio telemetry to help understand the migration of Kenai River Coho Salmon. Tagged Cohos will have a yellow floy tag on the top base of their dorsal fin. The radio tag is located internally. Please contact Ken Gates with the following if you catch a tagged Coho Salmon: Radio tag code/BI/frequency (MHz); floy tag #; date/location caught, and your name (optional). Thank you!
Locations
Our field office is located in Soldotna, just down the road from the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Headquarters.