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Feds deny Montana petition to delist grizzly bears, propose new rule on populations
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has denied Montana and Wyoming’s petition to delist grizzly bears in the Greater Greater Yellowstone and Northern Continental Divide Ecosystems
New rule proposes changes to endangered grizzly bear protections. Here's what to know
Under a new rule, grizzly bears would be protected by the Endangered Species Act in Washington, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming.
Grizzly Bears Will Remain on Endangered Species List, Feds Say
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denied petitions to delist grizzly bears Wednesday, saying the species is still threatened in the Northern Rockies.
US will keep protecting more than 2,000 Rocky Mountain grizzly bears
The Biden administration said Wednesday it will continue protecting about 2,000 grizzly bears in the Rocky Mountains despite opposition from Republican-led states. Federal officials also said they would ease some restrictions as conflicts between bears and humans rise.
USFWS Proposes New Rule For Grizzly Bear Recovery; Industry Responds
Public comments open Jan. 15 for the new rule proposed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services for grizzly bear recovery in the lower 48 states.
Grizzly Bears to Remain Protected Despite State Pressure
The decision will likely anger the officials of several northern states, which have demanded the right to take over bear management from U.S. Fish
US to continue protecting more than 2,000 Rocky Mountain grizzly bears
Federal officials also said they will reclassify the grizzly’s status so that ranchers would be able to shoot bears that are killing livestock.
Feds float new rule for grizzly bear protection
Federal officials will be discussing their proposed grizzly bear rule at public meetings in the coming month.  One is set for the Kootenai County Fairgrounds in Coeur d'Alene on Jan. 29.  An informational meeting will go from 3 p.
Feds reject state petitions to delist grizzly bears, reaffirm protected status in Montana, Wyoming
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday reaffirmed the protected status of grizzly bears on the Endangered Species ...
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UM scientists help Montana understand its future with grizzly bears
In early 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether to delist some populations of grizzly bears in the U.S.
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Feds reject state petitions to delist grizzly bears, reaffirm protected status in Montana
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday reaffirmed the protected status of grizzly bears on the Endangered Species List, rejecting petitions from Montana and Wyoming officials to delist ...