ALASKA TO KILL ABOUT 375 WOLVES:
The Alaska Board of Game approved a controversial wolf control plan
that calls for killing roughly three-fourths of the 500 wolves in the
Nelchina Basin of Alaska.  The stated purpose of the killing is to
increase moose and caribou populations in the region for hunting.
According to the Anchorage Daily News (1/21), the board endorsed the
plan and then directed the state Department of Fish and Game to attempt
to gain public acceptance of the plan.  Governor Tony Knowles has said
that he will not implement a wolf-kill program without broad public
support, which the department intends to gain through an aggressive
marketing campaign for the plan.  The board also considered a plan to
kill black bears, but rejected the idea because of "the damage it does
to the image of hunters."  Citizens can contact Governor Knowles at
<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or (907) 465-3500.  For more
information, contact Wildlife Damage Review at [log in to unmask]

For the Wild,


Rob Edward
Program Director
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Website:  http://www.sinapu.org
303.447.8655 (voice)
303.447.8612 (fax)
2260 Baseline Road, Suite 203
Boulder, CO  80302
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Sinapu, named after the Ute word for wolves, is dedicated to recovery of
wild carnivores in the Southern Rocky Mountains, and to restoration of the wild
habitat in which all species flourish.

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