12-10-2004, 08:01 PM
The state of Alaska is now involved in the most ambitious predator
management program in many years.
The potential exists that this could have
substantial decades-long benefits for wildlife and hunters in those parts of
the state where they are ongoing.
It is, as always in the last nearly 40
years, quite a struggle to get a program like this going. This is because
the wolf is such an icon of wilderness in the minds of many, especially in
the populous areas of America.
Even Alaska's successful wolf management
programs, which have resulted in more prey (moose, caribou, etc) AND more
wolves, do not deter the vociferous arguments against. I appreciate the
resolve of the ADF&G administration and the governor in making this
possible. I know the pressure has been intense.
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management program in many years.
The potential exists that this could have
substantial decades-long benefits for wildlife and hunters in those parts of
the state where they are ongoing.
It is, as always in the last nearly 40
years, quite a struggle to get a program like this going. This is because
the wolf is such an icon of wilderness in the minds of many, especially in
the populous areas of America.
Even Alaska's successful wolf management
programs, which have resulted in more prey (moose, caribou, etc) AND more
wolves, do not deter the vociferous arguments against. I appreciate the
resolve of the ADF&G administration and the governor in making this
possible. I know the pressure has been intense.
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