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Charges on Tanner dropped

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Instead of going to trial for the killings of a bear sow and her three cubs, Yukon Don Tanner saw the wildlife infraction charges against him dismissed by the district attorney. (more…)

In The Field

Saturday, September 12, 2009

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Geri Denkewalter reads a poem in honor of the recent restoration of the bear that serves as a landmark for Talkeetna at the intersection of the Parks Highway and the Talkeetna Spur Road. During a dedication ceremony, held on Friday afternoon, the Girl Scout Troop 293 officially unveiled a dedication plaque naming the bear “K’etnu Shesh”, Athabascan for River Bear. The plaque also lists all community members who helped restore the bear statue. The Girl Scout Troop 293 choose the restoration of the bear as their 2008/2009 community project. Photo by Diana Haecker

Several garbage bears killed around Talkeetna area

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The bear problems around the Talkeetna area have continued.  At least 5 bears were shot last week in defense of life and property, according to the Department of Fish and Game.

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Talkeetna bear restoration complete

Monday, July 6, 2009

 

April Moore poses with the so far unnamed "new" bear

April Moore poses with the so far unnamed "new" bear

The bear that has slowly leaned toward the ground at the Talkeetna “Y” has had a makeover and is standing straight again.

 

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Six bears causing problems in Talkeetna and surrounding area

Friday, June 26, 2009

Two different sets of bears have been causing a disturbance in the Talkeetna area, getting into trash and showing no fear of humans.

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Earth and Beyond: Natural Observations-Bearly There

Monday, June 22, 2009

 

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Encounter on a bear viewing trip-photo by Robin Song

 

KTNA volunteer Robin Song describes her experience on a bear viewing trip out of Kodiak Island. Audio is 6 min 30 sec.

 

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Bears abound in Talkeetna

Monday, June 8, 2009

Monday a.m. – Black bears and grizzlies were sighted last week in east Talkeetna.  Grizzly sow and cub wandering around downtown near the river this morning. Its that time of year.  Be bear-ware.  Make sure all garbage is out of sight and out of smelling range!