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An Adirondack style emergency shelter at the mouth of Bohemia Creek on the north end of Lisianski Strait. The shelter is supplied with a wood stove, food preparation table, and sleeping bunks. This shelter has an outside deck with an assessable ramp and access to a rock fire ring with a bench. Access to the shelter is by floatplane or boat to a small boat dock and gangway managed by the City of Pelican. This is also the trail head for the 4.0 mile primitive trail to Takanis Lake. This shelter is available for recreational use on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required. Firewood is not provided.
At a Glance
Usage:
Light
Closest Towns:
Pelican
Water:
No
Restroom:
No
Operated By:
Forest Service
General Information
Directions: East Yakobi Island on the north end of Lisianski Strait at the mouth of Bohemia Creek. 7 miles NW of Pelican.
This emergency shelter is available for recreational use on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required. Firewood is not provided.
Size Restrictions
6
Salt Water Fishing
Saltwater fishing opportunities available in season for a variety of species including salmon, halibut, rockfish, trout, char, cod, bait fish, and shellfish. Refer to http://www.adfg.alaska.gov species, permits and regulations.
Big Game Hunting
Big game hunting in season possible from this shelter. Refer to http://www.adfg.alaska.gov for species, permits and regulations.
Difficulty Level:
Easy to Difficult
Small Game Hunting
Small game in Alaska (at this location) includes grouse and ptarmigan. Small game can provide excellent hunting opportunities, especially in years when these species are abundant. Populations of grouse tend to fluctuate on an eight to 10-year cycle, and over the past 40 years, the peaks have come in the latter part of each decade. Small game hunting in season is possible from this shelter. Refer to http://www.adfg.alaska.gov for species, permits and regulations.
Species
Grouse, Ptarmigan
Difficulty Level:
Easy to Difficult
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Migratory bird hunting in season is possible from this shelter. Refer to http://www.adfg.alaska.gov for species, permits and regulations.
Difficulty Level:
Easy to Difficult
Trapping
Potential species for trapping in this area include: Red Squirrel, Beaver, River Otter, Marten, Mink, and Weasel.
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
Viewing Plants
Explore an immense variety of flora and unique ecosystems of the Tongass National rain Forest
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Picnic on the deck of the shelter or the designated fire ring with a bench.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Boating - Motorized
A small boat dock is available for use at the shelter. This dock is managed by the City of Pelican.
Difficulty Level:
Easy to Difficult
Boating - Non-Motorized
The shelter is an ideal destination for kayakers traveling between Pelican, Greentop Cabin, and White Sulphur Springs Cabin
Difficulty Level:
Easy to Difficult
Swimming
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Cross country skiers and snowshoers can travel the 4.0 mile Takanis Lake trail.
