I am an Alaskan who is interested in wildlife and how it is managed. I have been increasingly disappointed in the direction that Alaskan wildlife managers are taking, especially with regards to wolves and bears. I want to thank you for postponing the decision to allow the practice of bear snaring in the state until 2012.
I'm sure you recognize that the snaring of bears, which hasn't been allowed since statehood, is very controversial and deserves a complete scientific review and meaningful input from the public and stakeholders.
The Board of Game, who represents a small slice of Alaskans, is completely out of balance and out of control. Their single focused agenda is not only contrary to public opinion, but is not scientifically defensible. I urge you to recruit qualified members who will represent a broader spectrum of values and interests to fill the three seats that will open up this year.
I am one of the many Alaskans who value wildlife and believe that science and not politics should be the backbone of our wildlife management policies.
Thank you for your consideration.
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July 23, 2011
im honestly blown away by how fast this is growing. it means a lot to see so many alaskans speaking up because management needs to be based on science instead of just politics.
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Thank you for listening to us for once. Please keep the pressure on them to do the right thing.
Need people on that board who actually care about the animals and not just trophy hunting. Fix the board now.
its about time someone stood up to the game board. way too much politics and not enough common sense.
Snaring bears is just plain cruel. We should be better than this in Alaska. Keep the wildlife the way it was meant to be.
STOP THE SNARING. absolutely barbaric practice that has no place here.
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I am an Alaskan who is interested in wildlife and how it is managed. I have been increasingly disappointed in the direction that Alaskan wildlife managers are taking, especially with regards to wolves and bears. I want to thank you for postponing the decision to allow the practice of bear snaring in the state until 2012.
I'm sure you recognize that the snaring of bears, which hasn't been allowed since statehood, is very controversial and deserves a complete scientific review and meaningful input from the public and stakeholders.
The Board of Game, who represents a small slice of Alaskans, is completely out of balance and out of control. Their single focused agenda is not only contrary to public opinion, but is not scientifically defensible. I urge you to recruit qualified members who will represent a broader spectrum of values and interests to fill the three seats that will open up this year.
I am one of the many Alaskans who value wildlife and believe that science and not politics should be the backbone of our wildlife management policies.
Thank you for your consideration.
Updates
July 23, 2011
im honestly blown away by how fast this is growing. it means a lot to see so many alaskans speaking up because management needs to be based on science instead of just politics.
6 Comments
The Board of Game is totally out of touch with real Alaskans. Science should dictate management not some back room agenda.
Thank you for listening to us for once. Please keep the pressure on them to do the right thing.
Need people on that board who actually care about the animals and not just trophy hunting. Fix the board now.
its about time someone stood up to the game board. way too much politics and not enough common sense.
Snaring bears is just plain cruel. We should be better than this in Alaska. Keep the wildlife the way it was meant to be.
STOP THE SNARING. absolutely barbaric practice that has no place here.
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The Board of Game is totally out of touch with real Alaskans. Science should dictate management not some back room agenda.