That didn't take long. Shortly after our last post on the temporary moratorium on aerial gunning of wolves in Alaska, the Alaska Board of Game held an "emergency" meeting to rewrite its regulations and reopen the predator-kill program.

The state intends to slaughter another 400 wolves this year in addition to the 400 that have already been shot. This may be up to 80% of the wolves in the areas where aerial gunning is permitted. The aerial wolf hunt is intended to increase the moose and caribou population for hunters.

Do you see any irony in this? Voice your opinion at Defenders of Wildlife.