Judge backs Alaska's bear shooting program to save caribou herd

May 7, 2026, 2:00 AM20

(Update: May 7, 2026, 10:08 AM)

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Judge backs Alaska's bear shooting program to save caribou herd

Alaska wildlife agents have been authorized to shoot black and brown bears to protect the Mulchatna caribou herd, which is expected to start calving soon.
The judge found that the conservation groups challenging the program failed to demonstrate a lack of reasonable basis for the state's decision.
State officials believe this bear-killing program is crucial for the recovery of the caribou population.

Mulchatna River

river in Alaska

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