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Amook Bay/Pass Small Parcels

The parcels are located along the shoreline of Amook Bay near the village of Larsen Bay on western Kodiak Island. The shoreline is accessible and provides key marine access to the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. The surrounding shallow marine waters and intertidal habitats support harlequin ducks, surf scoters, goldeneye and other sea ducks. Marbled murrelets and large colonies of pigeon guillemots occur on and near these parcels. Bald eagles are common in the area and eagle nests have been documented on many of the parcels. Eagles forage on the abundance of pink and sockeye salmon and Dolly Varden that spawn in streams running through these properties to Uyak Bay.

These parcels offer excellent recreational and subsistence opportunities. Several commercial lodges operate in the immediate vicinity, providing their clients with hunting, fishing, sea-kayaking, and wildlife viewing in a wilderness setting. Local residents pursue traditional subsistence activities, including hunting, harvesting salmon and berry picking.

Acquisition of these small parcels enhances the restoration benefits provided by the Koniag large parcel acquisition and contributes to the restoration of wilderness, wildlife, habitat, recreational and subsistence values.