Former Wyoming Game and Fish Director Brian Nesvik has been nominated to serve as the next Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Nesvik recently retired from Game and …
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Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Protections for Monarch Butterfly
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing federal protections for the monarch butterfly. The Service is seeking public input on a proposal to list the species as threatened with …
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On Monday, the Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), claiming the federal agency has failed to make decisions regarding Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections …
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Montana Files Notice of Intent to Sue Feds Over Wolverine Listing
by Colter BrownHELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) of its intent to pursue legal action over the recent listing of wolverines as …
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Western Senators Working to Keep Greater Sage Grouse Off the Endangered Species List
by Colter BrownNine senators from western states are urging Senate leaders to continue an agreement to prohibit an Endangered Species Act listing for the greater sage-grouse in any upcoming end of year …
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The State of Wyoming has filed a petition on behalf of Governor Mark Gordon for judicial review in the Wyoming Federal District Court that alleges the Department of Interior failed …
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Biden Administration Moving Forward with Delisting Process for Grizzly Bear
by Colter BrownThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that they will again consider returning management of the grizzly bear back to the states in both the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) …
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Governor Gianforte Blasts Federal Overreach From Biden Fish & Wildlife Service
by Colter BrownHELENA, Mont. – Amid nearly nine months of silence from the Biden administration on Montana’s petition to delist the recovered grizzly bear in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, Governor Greg …
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Montana Stockgrowers and Public Lands Council Oppose Species Introduction Outside Historical Range
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) and the Montana Public Lands Council (MPLC) shared their members’ concerns regarding the Endangered Species Act 10(j) proposed rule change by submitting comments this week. …
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Montana Stockgrowers Express Disappointment with USFWS Yellowstone Bison Review
by Colter BrownThe Montana Stockgrowers Association (MSGA) provided the following statement regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s announcement to conduct a status review of the potential Distinct Population Segment (DPS) for …