President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Refuge in 1941 to protect Kodiak
bears and their habitat. Today, the refuge strives to instill regard for
bears, salmon, and other wildlife; to protect interdependent species of fish,
wildlife and plants within the largest intact, pristine island ecosystem in
North America; and to ensure compatible management of wildlife, subsistence,
recreation, and economic uses of refuge resources.

<p>President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Refuge in 1941 to protect Kodiak bears and their habitat. Today, the refuge strives to instill regard for bears, salmon, and other wildlife; to protect interdependent species of fish, wildlife and plants within the largest intact, pristine island ecosystem in North America; and to ensure compatible management of wildlife, subsistence, recreation, and economic uses of refuge resources.</p>

## Overview

Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge is known world-wide for its iconic wildlife.
Visitors journey here to view Kodiak brown bears and majestic bald eagles,
fish for all five species of Pacific salmon, hunt big game, watch marine life,
and plenty of other wildlife related activities. The refuge is located on the
rugged Kodiak Archipelago in the Gulf of Alaska, 252 miles southwest of
Anchorage. It covers 1.9 million acres on Kodiak, Uganik, Ban and Afognak
Islands, and is only accessible by float-plane or boat.

## Recreation

Kodiak Refuge is an ideal destination for wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking,
kayaking, fishing, camping and other types of outdoor adventures. Adventurous,
full or half-day flight-seeing trips are also a popular activity in this vast
and beautiful area. Popular fishing destinations such as the Uganik, Karluk
and Ayakulik Rivers, offer world-class angler opportunities. With elk, Sitka
black-tailed deer, mountain goats, and brown bears in the area, the refuge
offers multiple hunting possibilities.

## Facilities

Kodiak Refuge is an ideal destination for wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking,
kayaking, fishing, camping and other types of outdoor adventures. Adventurous,
full or half-day flight-seeing trips are also a popular activity in this vast
and beautiful area. Popular fishing destinations such as the Uganik, Karluk
and Ayakulik Rivers, offer world-class angler opportunities. With elk, Sitka
black-tailed deer, mountain goats, and brown bears in the area, the refuge
offers multiple hunting possibilities.

## Natural Features

Misty fiords, deep glacial valleys and lofty mountains distinguish the refuge
landscape. Diverse habitats encompass 117 salmon-bearing streams, 16 lakes,
riparian wetlands, grasslands, shrub lands, Sitka spruce forest, tundra and
alpine meadows. Collectively, these habitats are home to approximately 3,000
brown bears, account for up to 30 million salmon caught by the Kodiak-based
fishing fleet, support more than 400 breeding pairs of bald eagles and provide
essential migration and breeding habitats for another 250 species of fish,
birds and mammals. Kodiak has a maritime climate. The weather is variable, but
cool, wet and windy conditions prevail. Hypothermia is a possibility at any
time of year without the proper attire. Regardless of the season, always bring
warm, waterproof gear and be prepared for weather delays during arrival or
departure.

## Nearby Attractions

Kodiak Island houses six permanent villages, four of which are surrounded by
refuge lands: Karluk, Larsen Bay, Akhiok and Old Harbor. Port Lions and
Ouzinkie are several miles north of the refuge. Two small airlines service
these villages on a daily basis.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge is known world-wide for its iconic wildlife. Visitors journey here to view Kodiak brown bears and majestic bald eagles, fish for all five species of Pacific salmon, hunt big game, watch marine life, and plenty of other wildlife related activities.

The refuge is located on the rugged Kodiak Archipelago in the Gulf of Alaska, 252 miles southwest of Anchorage. It covers 1.9 million acres on Kodiak, Uganik, Ban and Afognak Islands, and is only accessible by float-plane or boat.  <h2>Recreation</h2>
Kodiak Refuge is an ideal destination for wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, fishing, camping and other types of outdoor adventures. Adventurous, full or half-day flight-seeing trips are also a popular activity in this vast and beautiful area. 
 
Popular fishing destinations such as the Uganik, Karluk and Ayakulik Rivers, offer world-class angler opportunities.   
With elk, Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goats, and brown bears in the area, the refuge offers multiple hunting possibilities. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Kodiak Refuge is an ideal destination for wildlife viewing, hunting, hiking, kayaking, fishing, camping and other types of outdoor adventures. Adventurous, full or half-day flight-seeing trips are also a popular activity in this vast and beautiful area. 
 
Popular fishing destinations such as the Uganik, Karluk and Ayakulik Rivers, offer world-class angler opportunities.   
With elk, Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goats, and brown bears in the area, the refuge offers multiple hunting possibilities. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
Misty fiords, deep glacial valleys and lofty mountains distinguish the refuge landscape. Diverse habitats encompass 117 salmon-bearing streams, 16 lakes, riparian wetlands, grasslands, shrub lands, Sitka spruce forest, tundra and alpine meadows.  

Collectively, these habitats are home to approximately 3,000 brown bears, account for up to 30 million salmon caught by the Kodiak-based fishing fleet, support more than 400 breeding pairs of bald eagles and provide essential migration and breeding habitats for another 250 species of fish, birds and mammals.  

Kodiak has a maritime climate. The weather is variable, but cool, wet and windy conditions prevail. Hypothermia is a possibility at any time of year without the proper attire. Regardless of the season, always bring warm, waterproof gear and be prepared for weather delays during arrival or departure. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Kodiak Island houses six permanent villages, four of which are surrounded by refuge lands: Karluk, Larsen Bay, Akhiok and Old Harbor. Port Lions and Ouzinkie are several miles north of the refuge. Two small airlines service these villages on a daily basis.

Uganik Island Cabin

North Frazer Lake Cabin

South Frazer Lake Cabin

Uganik Lake Cabin

View of front of Uganik Lake Public Use Cabin surrounded by fireweed and tall trees in background

View of Red peak over trees from boardwalk of Blue Fox Bay public use cabin

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