Victory in Alaska: The Bears of Katmai Thank You!

Victory! In a 7-0 decision, the Alaska Board of Game voted overwhelmingly to prohibit bear hunting on 95,000 acres of state land inside the boundary of Katmai National Park--reversing an earlier decision to allow hunting in this previously closed area. YOU helped make this happen! Thanks to you, nearly 11,000 letters were hand-delivered to the Board of Game by NPCA's very own Alaska Regional Director Jim Stratton. Along with the petitions, Jim presented compelling testimony to the Board of Game. Jim also worked with a broad coalition that included local hunters, conservationists, and biologists who put a stop to the re-opening of this area.

Although protecting bears in Katmai is an ongoing effort, this was a tremendous victory that we can all share. As we continue to work to protect our national parks and their wildlife residents we will be sure to keep you updated. We couldn't have done it without you. Thanks!

For more on this issue, see NPCA's fact sheet on the Bears of Katmai National Park/McNeil River.

If you would like to learn more about ways you can take action, please visit NPCA's Take Action center.