jenna rose
April 13th, 2005, 08:22 PM
Up to 81 bears may be killed to boost flagging moose populations
Grizzly bears wandering out of their winter dens in the eastern Interior this spring may be in for a lethal surprise -- for the first time, hunters can kill the animals after attracting them with bacon grease, doughnuts and other bait.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game hopes to see as many as 81 brown bears killed in an area north of Tok to help boost the moose population for human consumption. It's part of a broader program in the region that includes aerial shooting of more than 100 wolves this winter.
Entire Story plus a picture/map: http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/6350411p-6227704c.html
Grizzly bears wandering out of their winter dens in the eastern Interior this spring may be in for a lethal surprise -- for the first time, hunters can kill the animals after attracting them with bacon grease, doughnuts and other bait.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game hopes to see as many as 81 brown bears killed in an area north of Tok to help boost the moose population for human consumption. It's part of a broader program in the region that includes aerial shooting of more than 100 wolves this winter.
Entire Story plus a picture/map: http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/6350411p-6227704c.html