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Wyoming Delegation Pushes Grizzly Bear Delisting Amid Controversy

2/13/2025

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Wyoming's congressional delegation is pushing for the delisting of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, claiming their populations have rebounded. However, conservationists fear that state management could jeopardize these efforts. A new bill seeks to transfer management to states while ensuring federal oversight remains in place, igniting a passionate debate over wildlife protection.

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Wyoming's congressional delegation is pushing for the delisting of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, claiming their populations have rebounded. However, conservationists fear that state management could jeopardize these efforts. A new bill seeks to transfer management to states while ensuring federal oversight remains in place, igniting a passionate debate over wildlife protection.