i'm pretty sure this was a blanket response to anyone who e-mailed
Governor Knowles - it may be of interest . . .
>Date: Thu, 06 Aug 1998 12:21 -0900
>From: "Governor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: "jenni lee helgren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: Wolves
>Thank you for your interest and concern regarding wolves near Denali
>National Park. Denali's wolves are an extraordinary resource,
>providing exceptional wolf viewing, research, and education
>opportunities.
>
>The State of Alaska and the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) share a
>common objective for the Denali wolf population-that it should
>fluctuate as the result of natural processes rather than modern human
>influences. Federal subsistence regulations, however, provide for the
>taking of wolves in much of Denali National Park; and similar state
>regulations apply outside the park and within the preserve. Both
>agencies recognize certain human uses as compatible with the
>population objective.
>
>The issue of whether there should be closures of the federal and state
>wolf seasons in areas in and adjacent to Denali Park was recently
>considered by both the National Park Service and the Alaska Board of
>Game (board). A joint Alaska Department of Fish and Game
>(ADF&G)/NPS/U.S. Geological Survey study in 1996 addressed wolf
>harvests in and adjacent to Denali. The investigators reviewed the
>extensive research data available and found low levels of harvest
>occurred when packs ventured beyond park boundaries as well as legally
>within the park. Overall harvest rates were very low, especially for
>wolves living primarily within the park. The researchers concluded
>harvest had negligible influences on wolf viewing opportunities,
>population size, and social structure. After careful review and
>consideration of this information, the NPS and board elected not to
>change the regulations in this area. If you have information that
>leads you to believe the situation has recently changed and warrants
>reconsideration, I would encourage you to contact the ADF&G, Division
>of Wildlife Conservation, and submit a proposal to the board for their
>consideration.
>
>The state remains committed to ensuring wolves thrive in Alaska and
>viewing opportunities are maintained in places such as Denali. I can
>assure you the state will continue to work with the NPS toward
>responsible management of the Denali area wolves.
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>From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fri Aug 7 09:14:56 1998
Date: Fri, 07 Aug 1998 10:07:08 -0500
From: Kimberly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Fwd: Wolves
yes this is also the message I received....
jenni lee helgren wrote:
> i'm pretty sure this was a blanket response to anyone who e-mailed
> Governor Knowles - it may be of interest . . .
>
> >Date: Thu, 06 Aug 1998 12:21 -0900
> >From: "Governor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: "jenni lee helgren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >Subject: Re: Wolves
> >Thank you for your interest and concern regarding wolves near Denali
> >National Park. Denali's wolves are an extraordinary resource,
> >providing exceptional wolf viewing, research, and education
> >opportunities.
> >
> >The State of Alaska and the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) share a
> >common objective for the Denali wolf population-that it should
> >fluctuate as the result of natural processes rather than modern human
>
> >influences. Federal subsistence regulations, however, provide for
> the
> >taking of wolves in much of Denali National Park; and similar state
> >regulations apply outside the park and within the preserve. Both
> >agencies recognize certain human uses as compatible with the
> >population objective.
> >
> >The issue of whether there should be closures of the federal and
> state
> >wolf seasons in areas in and adjacent to Denali Park was recently
> >considered by both the National Park Service and the Alaska Board of
> >Game (board). A joint Alaska Department of Fish and Game
> >(ADF&G)/NPS/U.S. Geological Survey study in 1996 addressed wolf
> >harvests in and adjacent to Denali. The investigators reviewed the
> >extensive research data available and found low levels of harvest
> >occurred when packs ventured beyond park boundaries as well as
> legally
> >within the park. Overall harvest rates were very low, especially for
>
> >wolves living primarily within the park. The researchers concluded
> >harvest had negligible influences on wolf viewing opportunities,
> >population size, and social structure. After careful review and
> >consideration of this information, the NPS and board elected not to
> >change the regulations in this area. If you have information that
> >leads you to believe the situation has recently changed and warrants
> >reconsideration, I would encourage you to contact the ADF&G, Division
>
> >of Wildlife Conservation, and submit a proposal to the board for
> their
> >consideration.
> >
> >The state remains committed to ensuring wolves thrive in Alaska and
> >viewing opportunities are maintained in places such as Denali. I can
>
> >assure you the state will continue to work with the NPS toward
> >responsible management of the Denali area wolves.
>
>
>
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