It was subsequently purchased by Kake Tribal Corp. and re-opened during the summer of 1996, employing over 70 persons. Transportation Pelican is dependent on float planes and the State Ferry for travel. Daily scheduled air taxi services are available from Juneau and Sitka. Facilities include a State-owned seaplane base, a small boat harbor, dock, and State ferry terminal. The ferry provides two monthly departures during summer months, and once monthly during winter.
Cargo barges deliver goods on a similar schedule.
Climate Pelican has a maritime climate characterized by cool summers and mild winters. Temperature extremes have been recorded from -3 to 84. Annual precipitation is 127 inches, including 120 inches of snow. During winter months, fog, winds and high seas can limit access. Facilities Pelican Utility Company, a subsidiary of Pelican Seafoods, owns and operates the water system.