Contact: Bonnie Rice, (406) 640-2857 or bonnie.rice@sierraclub.org
Bozeman, MT-- Yesterday, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously against a grizzly bear hunt in Montana outside the boundaries of Yellowstone National Park-- blocking a trophy hunt of the species in the state for 2018. In making their decision, officials noted ongoing litigation challenging the loss of federal protections for the Yellowstone grizzly bear population.
In response, Bonnie Rice of the Sierra Club’s Greater Yellowstone campaign, released the following statement:
"The state of Montana's decision against a grizzly bear hunt is the right decision. Montana and other states in the region must show that they can responsibly manage grizzly bears first and foremost.
“Sierra Club agrees with this prudent approach. The focus of grizzly bear management by the state of Montana should rightfully be on long-term recovery of grizzly bears, preventing conflicts and promoting coexistence and safety for people and wildlife.”
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