

Ban Aerial Hunting of Wolves and Bears in Alaska


Ban Aerial Hunting of Wolves and Bears in Alaska
The Issue
Right now in Alaska, hundreds of bears and wolves are being gunned down from helicopters in a brutal and unnecessary predator control program. Mothers, cubs, entire packs—shot mid-run, left to die in agony—all under the false belief that it will help boost moose and caribou herds. But science tells us otherwise: habitat loss, disease, and harsh winters—not predators—are driving prey declines. This isn’t wildlife management, it’s a massacre. In some areas, the state has killed five times more animals than originally planned, with no public input and no proven benefit. These apex predators are vital to healthy ecosystems and are also a major draw for tourism. We, the undersigned, demand an immediate ban on aerial hunting in Alaska. Let’s end this cruel, outdated practice and push for wildlife policies rooted in ethics, science, and respect for nature. Add your name now—before more lives are lost from the sky.
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The Issue
Right now in Alaska, hundreds of bears and wolves are being gunned down from helicopters in a brutal and unnecessary predator control program. Mothers, cubs, entire packs—shot mid-run, left to die in agony—all under the false belief that it will help boost moose and caribou herds. But science tells us otherwise: habitat loss, disease, and harsh winters—not predators—are driving prey declines. This isn’t wildlife management, it’s a massacre. In some areas, the state has killed five times more animals than originally planned, with no public input and no proven benefit. These apex predators are vital to healthy ecosystems and are also a major draw for tourism. We, the undersigned, demand an immediate ban on aerial hunting in Alaska. Let’s end this cruel, outdated practice and push for wildlife policies rooted in ethics, science, and respect for nature. Add your name now—before more lives are lost from the sky.
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Petition created on July 8, 2025