WRANGELL–Permits are now available for those wanting an opportunity to visit Anan Wildlife Observatory this summer.
As of Monday, the public can reserve permits for the summer 2016 season. There may be up to 20 permits available for each day.
Permits are required from July 5 through Aug. 25 to visit the observatory. Visitation outside of this time period does not require a permit.
Reservations and payment may be completed online at http://www.recreation.gov/ or by or calling 1-877-444-6777. The TDD number is 1-877-833-6777. The international call number is 1-518-885-3639. The cost is $10 per permit, with a reservation fee of $6 per transaction.
To accommodate last-minute planning, four permits each day will be made available at the Wrangell District Office during the season through weekly lotteries. All lottery requests must be made in person at the Wrangell Ranger District front desk. A schedule with lottery dates will be available at the District Office.
Information on the observatory, including site restrictions and a list of authorized guiding services can be found the Tongass National Forest website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/R10/Tongass/Anan.
For more information, contact the Wrangell Ranger District at 907-874-2323.
