Friends of Yanert seek to retain non-motorized hunt

A group of concerned citizens has submitted a proposal to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game arguing to retain the Yanert Controlled Use Area.  This special area, where only non-motorized hunting is allowed, has been in place for decades and includes the entire valley of the Yanert River, east of Denali National Park.  A recent proposal by the Fairbanks Fish and Game Advisory Committee  sought to open the Yanert to motorized hunting after September 30th every year. The Friends of Yanert proposal lists several reasons why such a change would reduce the quality of the resource and probably would not solve any problems, either.  The proposal will not be considered until March 2012.  To read the proposal, click the link below.
Friends of the Yanert proposal to Retain Non-Motorized Area