U.S. Officials Plan to Lift Protections for Gray Wolves
Most are in the Western Great Lakes and Northern Rockies regions.
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Forest Service Advances Changes to Sage Grouse Protections
The Forest Service is taking public comments on the new plan for 90 days.
Interior Department Proposes Bighorn Sheep Protections
The BLM is taking public comments on the proposed mineral withdrawal through July 25.
U.S. Won’t Restore Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Protections
Wyoming and Idaho plan to allow hunts for a small number of grizzly bears this fall.
U.S. to Review Ended Protections for Yellowstone Grizzly Bears
Like wolves, grizzly bears have recovered well in some areas but remain absent from much of their historical range.
Forest Service Weighs Changes to Protections for Sage Grouse
But the government did impose restrictions on land use.
Wildlife Groups Say Yellowstone Bears Still Need Protections
Idaho, Montana and Wyoming are planning limited public hunting of the region's roughly 700 bears, although no hunts are expected this year.
GOP Targets Endangered Species Act as Protections Lifted
House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop said the bills would curb excessive litigation and allow officials to focus on actual species conservation.