Alaska Kills Bears
Alaska kills bears and wolves to boost caribou herd for human hunting, sparking controversy
Key points
- The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has been killing bears and wolves for 20 years with the Board of Game's consent
- The current cull aims to grow the Mulchatna Caribou Herd for human hunting
- Most of the animals killed are brown bears
- The practice has sparked outrage and controversy
- The state argues it is necessary to maintain the caribou population for hunting
- The exact number of bears and wolves killed is not specified
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has been killing large numbers of bears and wolves for 20 years. The current cull is intended to boost the Mulchatna Caribou Herd, allowing the caribou to be hunted by people in the area. The practice has been met with controversy and outrage. While the state argues it is necessary to maintain the caribou population, others disagree. The Board of Game has consented to the killings. The majority of the animals killed are brown bears.
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