Willow ptarmigan numbers appear fair to good in Unit 13B this winter. The extended season, open until Feb. 15, gives hunters another six weeks to have a shot at these fine game birds. Heavy snow in ...

There are flutterings of a small movement taking wing in Alaska to change the state bird from willow ptarmigan to raven. Supporters say the raven is a better fit to represent Alaskans. Among positive ...

FOR MOST upland hunters, Alaska’s winter effectively puts an end to their season long before regulations do. Some hunters turn to snow machines, which are loud and cumbersome; others resort to ...

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The mighty grizzly? The wolf? How about the majestic elk? Nah. How about a delicate little bird about 12 inches long that weighs little more than a robin. The grizzly, wolf and elk all head for lower ...

The lark bunting is Colorado’s state bird, but in our mountains, a good case could be made for the white-tailed ptarmigan. White-tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura), also known as snow quail, live year ...