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4:06p.m. EST February 21, 2013
Because of threat to shellfish beds, an Alaska state senator wants to offer a $100-an-otter bounty -- although federal law would likely make the rule unenforceable, even if the bill were to pass.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska state senator is proposing a bounty on sea otters, the cute little marine mammals often seen by tourists swimming on their backs between cruise ships, sometimes munching on a fresh crab or clams.
Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, sees the furry-faced critters as a growing threat to shellfish beds, particularly in southeast Alaska, where he is from. On Wednesday, he introduced legislation that would have the state pay $100 for each sea otter lawfully.... http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/02/21/alaska-state-senator-proposes-bounty-on-sea-otters/1936633/
SB 60 > http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get_bill.asp?bill=SB%20%2060&session=28
Update... ADN Front.. http://www.adn.com/2013/02/21/2797134/alaska-state-senator-proposes.html
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska state senator is proposing a bounty on sea otters, the cute little marine mammals often seen by tourists swimming on their backs between cruise ships, sometimes munching on a fresh crab or clams.
Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka, sees the furry-faced critters as a growing threat to shellfish beds, particularly in southeast Alaska, where he is from. On Wednesday, he introduced legislation that would have the state pay $100 for each sea otter lawfully.... http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/02/21/alaska-state-senator-proposes-bounty-on-sea-otters/1936633/
SB 60 > http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/get_bill.asp?bill=SB%20%2060&session=28
Update... ADN Front.. http://www.adn.com/2013/02/21/2797134/alaska-state-senator-proposes.html
