Wolves to Be Hunted by Air

The Alaska Board of Game has passed two proposals to begin predator control. One of these measures will allow the aerial hunting of wolves on the Kenai Peninsula. By allowing the aerial hunts the board is hoping that less predators will help the moose population recover and grow.

Moose mortality is expected to be high this winter, due to the harsh weather and deep snowfall. By taking out some of the predators, there is hope that the moose hunt will be increased. There are some critics that believe the predator hunts are the wrong way to boost the moose population. From Alaska Dispatch.