Fall runs include Coho and Dog Salmon. Coho average about 10 pounds, and can be challenging fighters. Dog Salmon have a wide distribution, and have long been important for subsistence purposes. Hunting Fall is hunting season across much of the country. In Southeast Alaska, black bear and Sitka black-tailed deer are commonly sought.
Deer are an important source of food for many people.
Bear are hunted for their hides, meat, and sometimes as a source of cooking oil. Not common on Prince of Wales Island, but some tenacious enthusiasts pursue their hobbies. Snowmobilers travel snow-filled roads in the interior of the island. Backcountry skiers climb to alpine areas in pursuit of snow-covered slopes. Cabins The 21 recreation cabins on Prince of Wales Island are located in a variety of settings, from ocean beaches to high alpine lakes.