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Trap Bay 



The Tonqass Land Management Plan rated the area as high 

 value for estuarine resources and moderate value for fish 

 production. The ADFSiG rated the area as the highest value 

 for wildlife and moderate value for fish. Hydrologic and 

 fisheries research has been conducted in the area over the 

 last decade. 



The river which runs into Trap Bay supports moderate 

 populations of coho, pink and chum salmon and Dolly Varden. 

 Brown bear are abundant with spring concentrations on the 

 estuarine sedge-grass flats and subalpine meadows ai»d summer 

 concentrations along the salmon strecims. Although specific 

 studies are lacking, the area is undoubtedly good habitat 

 for other old-growth forest species. 



Residents of Tenakee Springs depend on Trap Bay area for the 

 harvest of deer (see attached map), waterfowl, and 

 furbearers. 



Chuck River 



The Tongass Land Management Plan rated the Chuck River 

 watershed as the highest value for fish and moderately high 

 for estuarine resources. The ADF&G rated The Chuck River 

 drainage as the highest value for fish and the areas around 

 Windham Bay, the lower Chuck River, and Endicott Arm as the 

 highest value for wildlife. The area is popular both with 

 tour boat operators and Juneau residents. 



Chuck River is among one of the highest producers of pink 

 salmon in southeast Alaska, with a recorded peak escapement 

 of 220,000. It also supports good populations of the other 

 four salmon species and rainbow, steelhead, and cutthroat 

 trout and Dolly Varden. The area is good habitat for black 

 bears and mountain goats. 



The Chuck River supports a significant commercial salmon 

 fishery worth around a million per year to fishermen. The 

 area is hunted frequently by Juneau residents in pursuit of 

 black bear and mountain goats. The coastal areas in 

 Endicott Arm and Windham Bay are used by recreational 

 boaters, fishermen, and charter boats. 



Calder-Holbrook 



The Tongass Land Management Plan rated subareas within the 

 boundary of the proposed area as moderately high to high 

 value for fish and for estuarine values. The ADF&G rated 

 the subareas as moderate for fish, with the exception of a 

 high value for the Shipley drainage, and moderate to high 



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