Forrester Island Refuge
Other state land · Alaska
Forrester Island Refuge is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 27,705 acres in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska (Other state land), managed by a Alaska state agency (PAD-US category: state department of natural resources). It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
| Approx. size | 27,705 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | Alaska state agency (PAD-US category: state department of natural resources) |
| Manager type | State |
| Designation | State Conservation Area Local designation: National Wildlife Refuge |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Reference point | 54.75203, -133.65219 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 1 PAD-US record combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Alaska Department of Fish and Game. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: Alaska state agency (PAD-US category: state department of natural resources). We don’t have a verified direct link for this manager; the state wildlife agency above can point you to the right office.
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
No other listed areas have a reference point within 30 miles.
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), record for “Forrester Island Refuge” in Alaska combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.