The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve was created to protect the largest concentration of Bald Eagles in the world and their habitat. The preserve also protects natural salmon runs, allowing traditional uses as long as such uses do not damage preserve resources. The preserve includes 48,000 acres of the river bottoms of the Chilkat, Kleheni, and Tsirku Rivers. The boundaries of the preserve include only the habitat areas eagles use at some time during the year. The best area for viewing eagles is along the Haines Highway between miles 18 and 24 because spawned-out salmon and open waters attract the birds in fall and winter. The Chilkat Valley provides permanent home for almost 400 eagles. More than 80 eagle nests have been spotted in the preserve. During the Fall Congregations, more than 3,000 bald eagles have been spotted in the preserve.

Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, Haines Ranger Station, P.O. Box 430, Haines, AK 99827, Phone: 907-766-2292

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