By DARRELL EHRLICK
"When bears become accustomed to finding or receiving food from urban and residential areas, they lose the desire and ability to forage in natural, healthy ways. This behavior cannot be corrected through rehabilitation or relocation." – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks statement after euthanizing 14 black bears near Bozeman earlier this week.
Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanizes 14 black bears after finding them ‘extremely food conditioned’
by Keila Szpaller
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens captured and euthanized 14 black bears near Bozeman after investigators found animals that were “extremely food conditioned” and unafraid of people at a property north of the city, the agency said Tuesday in a news release. FWP said wardens and staff responded to a report of “supplemental feeding” […]
Montana officials praise repeal of power plant emission regulations, watchdog groups pan decision
by Micah Drew
Montana officials cheered a move by the Trump administration to roll back greenhouse gas emissions requirements for U.S. power plants, while environmental groups decried the change, which has already drawn one legal challenge. Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed the new rules, arguing they will save the country $310 billion. “For over 15 years, […]
Confusion and angst follow Montana’s early rollout of Medicaid work rules
by Aaron Bolton
MISSOULA, Mont. — Bethany Zulick went back to school in January to become a high school English teacher. Years ago, she taught English as a second language overseas and loved it. “It’s so exciting to me to watch someone learn a new word or have that spark of understanding,” she said. Zulick knew she could […]
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