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Welcome to SFW!SFW-Alaska is made up of Alaskans working on Alaskan issues with the support of a nationwide network of like-minded consumptive users. So, if you enjoy hunting, fishing, and/or trapping, become a member of SFW-Alaska today, and become part of the future of Alaska’s fish and game. If you are not a SFW member yet, check out several levels of membership here. Recent Articles: Patriots & Predators; America’s Finest See Some Action in Alaska’s Wilderness
Ten Reasons Hunters Should Hunt Predators
Predator Hunting; A Valuable Management Tool
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As the sun lowered and the air cooled, we started hearing the sounds of a typical evening in a bear stand. Bears, maybe… squirrels, probably… “There’s a cinnamon coming right there!” I whispered. Brian got ready, and when the beautifully furred six-foot cinnamon bear turned he took the shot. The bear, now within twenty yards, did not react for several seconds, then turned and ran off into the dense forest. This was an odd reaction for a bear that should be dead, shot with a .50 Alaskan!
1. GAME MANAGEMENT: If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance that you love to hunt some type of wild game. That means that predators are taking their toll on the game you hunt, reducing their numbers and lowering your chances for success.
Ten years ago, the regulations on Alaskan grizzly/brown bear hunting were rather conservative. At that time, there were no bear seasons that opened on August 10 to coincide with sheep and certain caribou seasons. There were no regulations that entitled a hunter to shoot a bear without first purchasing a grizzly/brown bear tag. And there certainly was no such regulation that entitled you to shoot TWO grizzly/brown bears in the same regulatory year!