Wolves In The Yard

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akivory

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There has been a pack of wolves around town for the last few weeks. Wolves always seem to bring out strong emotions in people. These wolves have killed a few dogs and seem to have lost their fear of humans. Chances are if they stick around they will be picked off in time. In my 28 years in Alaska I have often heard but rarely seen wolves in the wild. On a moose hunting trip on the Porcupine River two years ago a wolf pack made a kill less the a mile from where we were camped for the night. I will never forget the sounds of that night. I do not hunt bears or wolves but I am glad people thin them out a little to make it easier for me to get meat for my table.

http://newsminer.com/2007/12/04/10227
 
This is from todays paper.
WOLF CONTROL: Readers have asked about the legalities of shooting wolves that are killing dogs.

Here is a synopsis from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

If a wolf is endangering you or your property, you may kill it. If you don’t have a hunting license, you must turn the hide and skull over to the state.

If a wolf is just looking at you and not endangering you or your property or if you have garbage outside that is attracting attention, the defense of life and property rules do not apply and you cannot kill the wolf.

If you have a hunting or trapping license, it’s open season for hunting and trapping wolves in the Chena Hot Springs Road and North Pole areas, which are in Unit 20B.

Hunting regulations require that centerfire rifles, which means larger than a .22 caliber, be used on wolves and any other big game. It is not legal to shoot within the cities of Fairbanks or North Pole.

It is legal to hunt or trap on private property unless the owner posts it “No Trespassing.” It is always a good idea to get permission, however.

The Department of Fish and Game is holding a community meeting Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Two Rivers Community Church
 
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