Resolution 08-11
A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION OF THE STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME’S CONTINUED ANTLERLESS MOOSE HUNT IN UNIT 20A.
WHEREAS, this hunt has gone beyond the original 3 year limit; and
WHEREAS, residents of the City of Anderson have reported seeing less and less moose over the last 4 years; and
WHEREAS, areas of the City of Anderson in unit 20A, which traditionally sustained a thriving population of moose, are now without herds; and
WHEREAS, trails in the City of Anderson and/or Denali Borough have received greatly increased pressure from this hunt, resulting in destruction and impassibility of many of these trails; and
WHEREAS, increased hunter pressure has resulted in a substantial negative environmental impact both from ATV damage to pristine wilderness ecosystems and large amounts of litter and trash, and
WHEREAS, the quality of life for residents of the City of Anderson has been adversely affected by continuation of this hunt, and
WHEREAS, attempts by private citizens to mitigate these problems through the Fish and Game Advisory Board have gone largely untended.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Anderson City Council is in opposition to the continued antlerless moose hunt in unit 20A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Anderson City Council requests the Alaska Board of Fish and Game to review the actions of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Fish and Game Advisory Board concerning management of wildlife resources.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City of Anderson City Council this 8th day of January 2008.