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Alaska's Controversial Bear Removal Plan Faces Legal Challenge

5/10/2025

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Despite a court ruling declaring it unlawful due to lack of public input, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is moving forward with a contentious bear removal program aimed at saving the dwindling Mulchatna caribou population. The Alaska Wildlife Alliance is gearing up to challenge this decision, raising concerns for the remaining 15,000 caribou in the herd.

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Despite a court ruling declaring it unlawful due to lack of public input, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is moving forward with a contentious bear removal program aimed at saving the dwindling Mulchatna caribou population. The Alaska Wildlife Alliance is gearing up to challenge this decision, raising concerns for the remaining 15,000 caribou in the herd.