Alaska aerial bear killings resume under Mulchatna predator control program
Key Questions
What is the Mulchatna predator control program in Alaska?
It involves aerial killings of bears, with nearly 200 killed since 2023 including cubs, to manage predator populations. The program has resumed under state authority.
Why is there opposition to Alaska's helicopter bear hunts?
Conservationists and a lawsuit challenge the federal predator control aspects, calling the hunts horrific and harmful to wilderness areas. Groups seek to halt the practice.
How many bears have been killed under this program recently?
Nearly 200 bears, including cubs, have been killed since 2023 as part of ongoing predator control efforts. No new killings were reported today.
DEVELOPING. Nearly 200 bears killed since 2023, including cubs. Lawsuit challenges federal predator control. No new today.
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Updated Jun 10, 2026