We are the Sitka Black-Tailed Deer Coalition.

We support a bright future for Sitka black-tailed deer through outreach and research

  • Sitka black-tailed deer are an iconic species of America’s rainforest, and key to healthy forests and local communities. 

  • But information is lacking on how to restore damaged habitat, and how to sustain migratory and resident segments of the population as habitat continues to change.

  • We support research and outreach to help guide management of these deer and their habitats, as well as enhance opportunities for hunters and wildlife viewers.

  • We are a new organization, and will be expanding our work to support research and outreach as we grow– subscribe to the newsletter, check out our blog, or follow us on twitter.

Learn more about who we are, and what drove us to get this organization started, in our documentary film (released spring 2019)

For more information. Visit sitkablacktail.org Very few people are familiar with the Sitka black-tailed deer that occupy the rainy islands of Southeast Alaska. A passionate biologist, Sophie Gilbert, shares her story of learning about these deer through her PhD research and how she finds help from a local hunter, Prince of Wales resident and hunter, Jim Baichtal.