High Latitude Range Management
The Northwest Campus of the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks is located in Nome, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ,
on the Seward Peninsula some 600 miles northwest of Anchorage. Viable populations
of reindeer, caribou, muskoxen and moose inhabit the wilderness surrounding Nome.
Local people have a substantial traditional ecological knowledge base. However, there
is a lack of training in land management particularly surrounding the different rules and regulations of various
state/federal agencies and Native Corporations.
The 30-credit High Latitude Range Management (HLRM) Certificate Program is designed to support the management of local natural resources with an emphasis on reindeer production. Course instruction primarily involves range management and reindeer husbandry but also includes topics such as logistics, business skills, report writing, meat production, and traditional arts and crafts. A variety of teaching methods are used including traditional lectures, experiential methods, field trips and laboratory sessions. In addition, students have the option of pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree after earning their certificates.
More information: HLRM Academics
Bonnie Scheele, HLRM Program Manager (907) 443-8428 | bmsheele@alaska.edu
Jackie Hrabok, Assistant Professor (907) 443-8412 | jhrabok@alaska.edu
Left Photo: Reindeer leather crafting student with instruction by Dr. Jackie Hrabok from Sami Education Institute in Inari, Finland.
Right Photo: Corralling of Midnight Sun Reindeer Ranch reindeer owned/operated by HLRM graduates, Bruce and Ann Davis in March 2017.