Bear baiting on federal lands in Southeast may be allowed next year if a proposal by a regional subsistence advisory council is approved. The council also recommended ending a requirement that traps be marked with identifying numbers.
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
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Newscast — Friday, Nov. 3, 2017
In this newscast: Dog walkers urged to leash pets following Lemon Creek wolf attack Regional subsistence council urges higher Prince of Wales Island wolf quota Alaska’s marijuana revenue continues to grow
Chihuahua killed in Lemon Creek wolf encounter
Fish and Game’s switchboard lit up after the wolf attack was posted on Facebook. Encounters with aggressive wolves can be reported to the agency by calling 465-4265.
Higher wolf quota recommended for Prince of Wales Island
The Southeast Alaska Subsistence Regional Advisory Council has recommended increasing the wolf harvest quota to 30 percent of the population on Prince of Wales Island. Its action runs contrary to advice from Alaska Department Fish and Game, conservationists and the council’s own staff.
Talking Trash: Isolated Gustavus deals with national park-sized garbage problem
Gustavus with less than 500 year-round residents is remote. Yet it gets about 20,000 annual visitors who stay at lodges and step off tour boats.To stay on top of this influx, it aggressively recycles.
Cruise industry’s Juneau lawsuit could set wider precedent
The cruise ship industry asserts in its federal lawsuit that Juneau’s passenger fees are unconstitutional. The Attorney General’s office says the outcome could have wide implications for the passenger fee program statewide.