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Button 



An area of 53,635 acres located on southwestern Prince of Wales 

 Island south of the community of Hydaburg. A highly productive 

 fish resource - all species of salmon are found here except 

 kings - and a major producer of pink salmon. Cutthroat, 

 steelhead, rainbow trout, and Dolly Varden are also found in 

 high numbers. The area provides excellent habitat for black 

 bears, marten, and river otters; moderate numbers of deer, 

 wolves, and bald eagles are present. 



Outside Islands 



A group of islands, including Noyes, Baker, Lulu, and San 

 Fernando (95,524 acres), off the west coast of Prince of Wales 

 Island. The islands are in the midst of a major commercial 

 fishing ground. The scenic coasts of these outer islands are 

 becoming more popular for trips by tourists from nearby fishing 

 lodges. The rugged coasts of these islands provide nesting 

 habitat for the rare peregrine falcon and haul-out areas for 

 sea lions. 



Pleasant/Lemesurier Islands 



Two islands of 15,527 acres located in the middle of Icy Strait 

 south of Gustavus. These islands are important deer hunting 

 areas for residents of the community of Gustavus. Portions of 

 the islands have been recommended as a research natural area 

 because of unique plant communities. 



Point Adolphus/Mud Bav 



This area of 72,091 acres on the northern end of Chichagof 

 Island, located west of the community of Hoonah, has become a 

 favorite location for tourists to watch humpback whales during 

 the summer. Because of the large intertidal mud flats and 

 estuary habitat, the area supports high numbers of brown bears 

 and waterfowl. Also, marten and river otters are abundant in 

 the area. In the past, the Mud River drainage has been one of 

 the largest producers of pink salmon in northern Southeast. 



Port Houahton 



An area of 59,712 acres located on the mainland coast north of 

 Petersburg. A high value wildlife area, it is— especially known 

 for its cinnamon phase of the black bear. One of the few 

 timbered bays on the mainland, it provides high quality habitat 

 for marten, river otters, and wolves. The upper part of the 

 bay has sandbanks that provide nesting habitat for arctic terns 

 and other birds. The steep, forested mountain slopes provide 



