Speaking of public comment - USFWS seeking public input on Bitterroot grizzly re-introduction.

[44hunter45]

Feds seek input on Bitterroot grizzly bear reintroduction

The reintroduction effort is happening as grizzlies have started moving into the Bitterroot Valley of their own accord.

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USFWS initiates process to evaluate restoration of grizzly bears in Bitterroot ecosystem | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

DENVER — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing a public scoping period to consider options for restoring grizzly bears to the Bitterroot ecosystem. The Service will assess the potential impacts of proposed restoration options in an environmental impact statement under the National...

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[perma]

Comments submitted

 

[brymoore]

This could get interesting.

 

[brymoore]

It will give me the opportunity to have a good death in the Frank.

 

[Trial153]

I like the fact that are primarily looking at ways to open up natural expansion of the population into the area. I think that’s something that will have benefits to other animals in addition to grizzlies. I think habitat fragmentation is often an over looked issue.