Game Board rejects Denali wolves buffer zone

Published September 19, 2012 11:57pm ET



ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Wolves that roam onto state land from Denali National Park and Preserve will not be protected from trappers, the Alaska Board of Game has decided.

Board members confirmed Wednesday they have rejected a petition calling for an emergency order to ban wolf trapping and hunting east of the park. Six board members rejected the petition; one was not available.

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