Defenders' Experts
Alaska Wolves
Alaska is home to the largest
remaining population of gray wolves in the United
States. But ironically, at the same time that
heroic efforts proceed to restore wolves to portions of their former habitat in
the lower 48 states, wolves in
Alaska continue to be intensively managed.
Alaska Ballot Measure Update
On August 26, 2008 Alaskans voted for a third time on the issue of aerial wolf hunting. More than 70,000 Alaskans voted to stop private aerial hunting of wolves and bears and to limit the practice to Alaska Department of Fish and Game personnel only.
Unfortunately a well funded opposition coupled with a strong turnout in conservative voters led to the defeat of the ballot measure.
Next Steps
Defenders and our allies are no less determined to make sure that Alaska manages its wildlife in a responsible manner and we will continue to work to end this brutal practice by passing the Protect America’s Wildlife Act.
Tell your Representative to cosponsor this act!
Management and Policy
Defenders has been involved in conserving
wolf populations in Alaska for more than 30 years. We are committed to
ending the intensive management of Alaska’s predators particularly the aerial hunting of
wolves. Currently, we are
attempting to achieve this goal through litigation and legislation.
Read Management and
Policy
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