The Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee on Friday again quashed a move to encourage the state to study the brown bear population in the area.

The committee split 4-4 on a motion supporting “any future Fish and Game discussion of bear studies” in the area.

Committee members Sean McLaughlin, Dave Werner, Dean Risley and John Katzeek voted against the motion. Members Tim McDonough, Randy Jackson, Jon Tronrud and Al Gilliam voted in…