Alaska Brown Bear (Photo by Doug Myers)
Recent proposals by the Alaska State Board of Game include the expansion of indiscriminate snaring of bears so that more moose would be available to kill by hunters. The questionable practice places bait in a bucket hanging from a tree. When the bear reaches for the bucket a cable closes around its front leg. When discovered by the trapper the bear is shot following a lengthy and painful attempt at survival.
Former Alaska Governor Tony Knowles suggests the Board of Game's recommendation does not follow practices of good wildlife management. These practices should include a priority for the resource, science and ethics, and broad support of the people of Alaska. According to former Governor Knowles, "This is nuts where we're going, . . . This is a real train wreck that's going to happen in terms of our wildlife management policies." - Doug
Former Alaska Governor Tony Knowles suggests the Board of Game's recommendation does not follow practices of good wildlife management. These practices should include a priority for the resource, science and ethics, and broad support of the people of Alaska. According to former Governor Knowles, "This is nuts where we're going, . . . This is a real train wreck that's going to happen in terms of our wildlife management policies." - Doug
