Committee asks borough to step up bear-attractant law enforcement

The Upper Lynn Canal Fish and Game Advisory Committee (ULCFGAC) is asking the Haines Borough to address the local bear problem through stronger enforcement of bear-attractant laws and the development of education and grant programs to help people secure their attractants. At a meeting Monday, the board voted to send a letter to the borough requesting these actions.

This year, the Chilkat Valley has experienced an unprecedented amount of bear-caused property damage and, with it,…