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Commission OKs smallmouth bass rule on Bitterroot River

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to implement a mandatory smallmouth bass catch, kill and report regulation for the entire Bitterroot River effective immediately.

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Wildlife Advocates React to MT Elk Management Plan

After months of public input and work by wildlife officials, Montana is set to release a new Elk Management Plan this fall. Montana s last Elk Management Plan was drafted 18 years ago. Advocates say the new strategy reflects changes the state has seen in that time - focusing on thinning Montana s elk population, which has been booming along with the human population. .

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Narrowing the Impact of Outdoor Recreation on Wildlife

Wyoming has seen a rapid increase in outdoor recreation in recent years, and biologists are uncovering new details about how people are impacting wildlife health. Using motion-triggered speakers and trail cameras, researchers are capturing what happens when wild animals hear humans. Meghan Riley, public lands and wildlife advocate for the Wyoming Outdoor Council, said hikers or mountain bikers frequently enter what s called a "zone of influence" along a trail, which is especially stressful in winter months. .

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Grizzlies Could Have Protections Removed Under Bill in Congress

Members of Idaho s Congressional delegation want to remove endangered species protections for grizzly bears. Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, has introduced a bill to take grizzlies off the endangered species list in the lower 48 states. .

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ButteNews net - Wildlife advocates react to MT Elk Management Plan

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