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Alaska wolf hunting bill touches nerve
April 30, 1999
Web posted at: 4:54 p.m. EDT (2054 GMT)
ALASKA (CNN) -- In Alaska, there's a new controversy about wolves as lawmakers consider a bill that would give wildlife officials more freedom to use aircraft in tracking and shooting wolves.
CNN's Gary Strieker reports on the tensions between those who say the population must be controlled and widespread public opposition to the measure.
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RELATED SITES:
Alaska Wolf Facts -- Defenders of Wildlife
Alaskan Wolves
Alaskans Against Snaring Wolves
State Legislation
Bill History/Action for SB 74
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