Endangered and Threatened Species: 12-Month Finding for the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem of the Grizzly Bear in the Lower-48 States

Key Points

• 1The agency is studying whether grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide need federal protection under the Endangered Species Act
• 2If the bears are listed as threatened or endangered, it would limit hunting, restrict certain development projects, and require habitat protection in the region
• 3This decision affects landowners, hunters, outdoor recreationists, and communities in Montana and Idaho where these bears live and roam
• 4The agency is accepting public comments on whether protection is necessary based on the bear population's current status and threats
• 5The final decision will come after the 12-month review period, determining management rules for the next several years

Impact Assessment

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