Grizzly Bears - Montana Stockgrowers Association

Farmers, ranchers, and property owners need to be bear aware

Press release provided by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – As grizzly bears emerge from their dens across the state the potential for conflicts with farmers, ranchers and other producers is increasing. In the past few years, bears have been spotted in areas where they haven’t been for more than a century, and the possibility … Read more

Grizzly Bears Retain Threatened Status; MSGA Dissatisfied with Decision, Says Management Authority Should Go to States as Recovery Criterion Have Been Met

HELENA, Mont. (March 31, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it will be recommending no change to the current listed status of the grizzly bear in the lower 48 states as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) has been a strong voice in pursuing the delisting … Read more

MSGA Member Represents Ranchers at Grizzly Bear Information Outreach Summit

This week, MSGA member, Wayne Slaght, was on a panel discussion at the Grizzly Bear Information Outreach Summit in Helena, Montana. The summit, hosted by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, serves to gather representatives of groups that are participating in the creation and/or dispersal of grizzly bear-related information, education and outreach in Montana. Wayne … Read more

Judge extends order blocking grizzly hunt

By Rob Chaney for the Missoulian A federal judge has blocked the start of grizzly bear hunting seasons for another two weeks while he finishes a ruling on the legality of ending Endangered Species Act protection for bears around Yellowstone National Park. “There remain serious questions regarding whether FWS (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) complied … Read more

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