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 List, rejecting petitions from Montana and Wyoming officials to delist the species in specific recovery zones.
Grizzlies are fearsome bruins that can reach 800 pounds (363 kilograms) and live more than 25 years. They've been protected ...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rejects state petitions for local management, creates single recovery area for grizzlies in ...
Grizzlies in Idaho, Montana, Washington and Wyoming will continue to be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
In early 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether to delist some populations of grizzly bears in the U.S.
Federal officials also said they will reclassify the grizzly’s status so that ranchers would be able to shoot bears that are ...
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