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Search underway for bear following ‘predatory’ attack on a neighborhood dog

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Nov 5, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

Wildlife authorities in Sitka are searching for a brown bear that broke through a fence and killed a large dog Wednesday night (11-4-20). Although the dog’s body was recovered, officials believe the attack was predatory, and they intend to destroy the bear when it’s found. Read More

As fall approaches, Sitka’s bear expert urges residents to remember best practices in bear country

by KCAW Staff | Aug 11, 2020 | Syndicated, The Morning Interview

In a light berry year, Area Wildlife Management Biologist Stephen Bethune said following best practices is all the more important. KCAW's Morning Host Erin Fulton talked with Bethune on the Morning Interview about what Sitkans can do to keep from having fed bears become dead bears. Read More

Mother and yearling brown bear euthanized in Sitka

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Jul 31, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game killed two bears in Sitka Monday night (07-31-18). Local biologists say a sow brown bear and her yearling were behaving “boldly” and posed a public safety risk. Read More

New Sitka biologist digs bears, baseball

by Katherine Rose, KCAW | Jun 3, 2016 | Local News

Stephen Bethune is the new area wildlife management biologist for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Sitka. He replaced longtime biologist Phil Mooney, who retired earlier this year. KCAW’s Katherine Rose spent some time with Bethune to see how he’s adjusting to life in Sitka. Read More