Tag: Sitka bears

After second dog fatality, state to eliminate problem bear

by Katherine Rose | Dec 9, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

At a time when bears should typically be denning up for winter, Sitka has actually seen an uptick in bear activity. Two dogs have been killed in the last month, prompting Fish and Game to adopt a more active strategy in dealing with the bears. Read More

Sitka’s un-bearable problem?

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Dec 6, 2012 | SoundCheck

Is Sitka’s bear problem more about animal control, or social engineering? Sitka’s Assembly seems likely to eliminate warnings, and increase fines, for residents who leave attractive garbage in their cans before pick up day. The move is no surprise for the members of the community’s Bear Task Force, which sees tighter enforcement as a necessary step – along with awareness and education – on the road to solving the problem. Hosted by KCAW's Robert Woolsey.

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