Kodiak Archipelago Bear
Conservation and Management Plan

Updated: March 13, 2002

The Alaska Department of Fish & Game, Region II, conducted a public planning process for the management of bears in the Kodiak archipelago. As part of that process, a Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) was created to develop a management plan for Kodiak bears. The recommendations made by this committee will be reviewed and implemented by an Interagency Planning Group comprising the land and resource managers having the authority to do so.

The Kodiak Archipelago Bear Conservation and Management Plan (see Summary) is an example of how hard work and collaboration can benefit both people and bears.

The Kodiak Archipelago Bear Conservation and Management Plan, is available in PDF format, which requires Adobe Reader for viewing. Adobe Reader is available as a free download from Adobe. Because of their large file sizes, it may be easier to download (“right click” and “save”) individual chapter reports to disk and to open them after downloading.

Complete KABCM Plan (PDF file–1.98MB) Contents and Summary (PDF file–63K) Chapter 1 – Introduction (PDF file–207K) Chapter 2 – Biology, History, and Management of Kodiak Bears (PDF file–63K) Chapter 3 – Kodiak Bear Habitat (PDF file–569K) Chapter 4 – Harvest Issues (PDF file–117K) Chapter 5 – Redefining Bear-Management Strategy (PDF file–261K) Chapter 6 – Bear-Human Interactions (PDF file–548K) Chapter 7 – Research and Monitoring (PDF file–48K) Chapter 8 – Education (PDF file–47K) Chapter 9 – Recommendations (PDF file–110K) Chapter 10 – Resources (PDF file–28K) Appendices (PDF file–154K)

This plan is also available on CD or in hard copy. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please e-mail Cindi Jacobson, Project Coordinator, with your request.