Summary
- State wildlife officials have killed 180 brown bears on caribou calving grounds in Southwest Alaska in a year.
- The goal is to restore the Mulchatna herd, which has declined significantly.
- While some data suggests the strategy is working, questions remain about the impact of predators on caribou survival compared to other factors like disease and climate change.
- The predator control program is authorized until 2028 and is supported by some local communities.