Western Arctic Caribou herd smaller than original estimates

(Photo courtesy of Alaska Department of Fish and Game)Originally thought to total 206,000, the Western Arctic Caribou herd is smaller than first estimated.
A new photo survey done by the Department of Fish and Game indicates the Western Arctic Caribou herd totals 201,000.
The herd is Alaska’s largest that many use for subsistence and sport hunting.
Photo surveys of the herd are done every two to three years. Wary of the population nearing numbers appropriate for reduced harvest recommendat