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Petersburg Assembly declines resolution authorizing coordinated removal of nuisance black bears
Summary
After a presentation from Police Chief Kerr and discussion with state wildlife partners, the Petersburg Borough Assembly voted down a resolution that would have authorized coordinated removal of a small number of nuisance black bears.
The Petersburg Borough Assembly on Aug. 4 rejected a resolution that would have authorized the chief of police to coordinate with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and Alaska Wildlife Troopers to remove nuisance black bears.
The resolution, numbered 2025-18, would have given explicit direction for the coordinated removal of bears the borough identifies as repeatedly damaging property or posing safety risks. Assemblymember Lynn moved to approve the resolution and Member Valentine seconded the motion. The roll call vote was 3 in favor, 1 opposed; the motion failed because borough rules require four…
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