The State of Alaska has decided to sanction wolf hunting in their fair state with the alleged goal of preventing the population from endangering the moose population.

I won't even comment on the absurdity of the rationale. However, the mechanism for the hunt is particularly disturbing. Wolves which are naturally wary of land-dwelling foes now have to look to the sky. That's right. The State of Alaska has approved arial wolf hunting. Wolves can now be hunted with rifles and shotguns from planes and helicopters. Hunters can even chase them from the air, corner them, jump out of the plane on skis and suddenly open fire on them with semi-automatic weapons. I'm sure this makes them feel very James Bond-like, but it's certainly very cruel.

Friends of Animals provides more information on this travesty. If you're so inclined the governor's address and phone number can be found on the FoA website.