Petersburg Assembly declines resolution authorizing coordinated removal of nuisance black bears
Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025
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.
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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.
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