Montana FWP Proposes Not Hunting Yellowstone Grizzlies in 2018

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is proposing not to hunt grizzly bears in southwest Montana this year, but still retain its share of the discretionary mortality, per the agreement with the states of Wyoming and Idaho. This proposal will be before the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission at their regular meeting Feb. 15. Grizzly bears in the greater Yellowstone area were removed from the Endangered Species List last year following a 40-year recovery effort. FWP director, Martha Williams says, holding off on hunting for now will help... READ MORE