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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is mulling ideas for grizzly bears in the Bitterroot Ecosystem following a public scoping period that closed last month.

A report from January 2024 by a couple of conservation groups estimates female grizzly bears could reach the Bitterroot Ecosystem in as few as 3.7 years given the number of cubs they have every year, distances between recovery zones, denning habitats, and location of routes with berries bears like to eat.

On paper, the federal government is trying to figure out whether to restore grizzly bears to the Bitterroot Ecosystem, but the bears appear to have their own plans. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is mulling ideas for grizzly bears in the Bitterroot Ecosystem following a public scoping period that closed last month. The ecosystem […] The post Report: Female grizzly bears could be in Bitterroot Ecosystem in four years appeared first on Daily Montanan.

Report: Female grizzly bears could be in Bitterroot Ecosystem in four years

The order cites ‘a reasonably certain threat of imminent harm to grizzly bears should Montana’s wolf trapping and snaring seasons proceed as planned.'A federal

The order argues wolf trapping has resulted in unauthorized injuries of federally protected grizzlies.

Traps set for wolves — and other species like coyote and marten — can unintentionally trap grizzlies instead. Under the Endangered Species Act, injuring or killing a grizzly bear, even unintentionally, is prohibited.

Traps set for wolves — and other species like coyote and marten — can unintentionally trap grizzlies instead. Under the Endangered Species Act, injuring or killing a grizzly bear, even unintentionally, is prohibited.

Traps set for wolves — and other species like coyote and marten — can unintentionally trap grizzlies instead. Under the Endangered Species Act, injuring or killing a grizzly bear, even unintentionally, is prohibited.

Traps set for wolves — and other species like coyote and marten — can unintentionally trap grizzlies instead. Under the Endangered Species Act, injuring or killing a grizzly bear, even unintentionally, is prohibited.