The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is resuming its aerial predator control program in Western Alaska, targeting bears to boost caribou populations, despite a court ruling declaring the initiative unconstitutional. The state argues new emergency regulations justify the program, though a judge has stated the legal issues remain unresolved. Since 2023, over 180 bears have been killed, sparking ethical and scientific concerns. Critics say the program prioritizes hunting interests over proper wildlife management, while residents report disturbing scenes of carcasses left behind.
