Once again, the Forest Service has disregarded the evidence of the probable impacts of its timber program on wolves, other wildlife populations, salmon, and critical habitat necessary for their survival. As we have seen on Prince of Wales, logging and roads initiate many harmful effects, including the “overharvest” and illegal take of not only wolves, but also their primary prey and sustenance, Sitka black-tailed deer.
Category: Alaska
The Plight of the Alexander Archipelago Wolf
There is no mention of a "harvest" quota, and there will be no emergency closures. But no worries, “hunters and trappers are reminded that the goal of the new GMU 2 wolf harvest management strategy is to maintain the fall wolf population within the range of 150-200 wolves.
Speak Up For Ancient Forests, Wolves, and Wildlife in Alaska.
Note: The public has until midnight Alaska time on Dec. 17, 2019, to submit comments. Scroll towards the end of this post where you will find a sample letter and link for sending. Please speak up for your public lands. To reconcile the ecological value of the ancient forests in Alaska with their economic value … Continue reading Speak Up For Ancient Forests, Wolves, and Wildlife in Alaska.
Moral Codes of Conduct
Scientists studying animal behavior have shown that species ranging from mice to primates are governed by moral codes of conduct in the same way as humans. Historically, humans were thought to be the only species to experience complex emotions and to have a sense of morality. Often, conservation biologists, researchers, and perhaps field biologists and … Continue reading Moral Codes of Conduct
Alaska’s Intensive Destruction
Alaska's Intensive Predator Management: The Shocking Reality/Part II
Protect the Arctic: Update
AK federal judge blocks Trump offshore drilling decision
Protect the Arctic—Tweetstorm!
Welcome to our little tweetstorm, and thank you for raising your voice against arctic drilling.
Wolf hunting and trapping season closed in Unit 2
Prince of Wales wolf hunt closed by emergency order.
Protect the Tongass: Roadless Rule
Your comment is due October 15th. Please act now.
The End of Winter
What will take the Arctic’s place in the human imagination.
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