A young black bear carries away a chum salmon at Salt Chuck near the Amalga boat ramp on July 20. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

A young black bear carries away a chum salmon at Salt Chuck near the Amalga boat ramp on July 20. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

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A chum salmon heads up Salt Chuck at Peterson Creek on July 20. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

A chum salmon heads up Salt Chuck at Peterson Creek on July 20. (Courtesy Photo / Kenneth Gill, gillfoto)

A deer wanders near the Auke Rec Totem Pole at about 15 Mile Glacier Highway on July 19. (Photo by Joe Orsi)

A deer wanders near the Auke Rec Totem Pole at about 15 Mile Glacier Highway on July 19. (Photo by Joe Orsi)

A visitor inspects blueberries near Skater’s Cabin on July 23. (Photo by Deana Barajas)

A visitor inspects blueberries near Skater’s Cabin on July 23. (Photo by Deana Barajas)

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