Features

  • Aleutian Tern Colony

    Partnering to Protect Terns

    Thanks to a partnership with local landowner, Leisnoi, Inc., the Kalsin Bay Aleutian tern colony had a summer of success!

    Partnering to Protect Terns in Kalsin Bay

  • Fishing Friday

    Fishing Friday Firsts!

    Teen leaders get Kodiak kids outside for their first fishing lesson.

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    Ways to get More Involved...

    The Friends of Alaska Refuges supports all 16 of Alaska's National Wildlife Refuges!

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Highlights

Sport Fish Guide Prospectus

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Kodiak Refuge is now accepting applications for commercial sport fish guiding on 4 rivers, as outlined in this prospectus. Deadline for submissions is January 15, 2020.

Sport Fish Guide Prospectus

Salmon Camp 2020

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Salmon Camp is our award-winning summer science day camp. Registration by lottery available January 31-March 31, 2020.

Salmon Camp Registration Information

Land Status Map

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Are you planning a trip to an Alaska Wildlife Refuge? Check out this interactive map for detailed information about the status of your public lands!

Land Map

Public Use Cabins

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Explore the Refuge from one of our eight public use cabins! For more information about reserving a cabin, visit

Public Use Cabins
Visit Us

Winter Visitor Center Hours

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Welcome! During the winter, our downtown Visitor Center is open Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday from noon to 5 pm, and Wednesday from 10 am to 5 pm. We're located downtown at 402 Center Ave, across from the Kodiak History Museum.

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A Refuge Is Born

Established During a Time of War...

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For at least 7,500 years, people and bears have coexisted on the Kodiak Archipelago. Increasing pressure from civilization at the turn of the 20th century led to a declining Kodiak brown bear population. At the same time, the world began to take notice of the incredible size and unique natural history of the iconic animal.

Celebrating Kodiak Refuge

About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

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The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.

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