All interests recognized the key to moving forward is development of state management 

 plans for area outside the PCA. State plans should be developed concurrent with revision 

 of the Conservation Strategy and should seek to: 



1 . Insure the long-term viability of grizzly bears and preclude re-listing. 



2. Support expansion of grizzly bears beyond the PCA in areas that are 

 biologically suitable and socially acceptable. 



3. Manage grizzly bears as a game animal, including allowing regulated hunting 

 when and where appropriate. 



In the short term, state should continue funding essential grizzly bear recovery efforts. In 

 the long term, better funding mechanisms are needed to distribute the cost equitably 

 between the national interests that support grizzly conservation. The governors and 

 congressional delegations from Idaho, Montana and Wyoming should pursue additional 

 federal funding. 



The proposed Yellowstone Grizzly Management Committee should be expanded to 

 include 3 non-voting members from each state appointed by the governor, to add citizen 

 perspectives to management. 



The agencies should establish a joint agency-citizen education committee to promote 

 better understanding and awareness of grizzly conservation needs. Key messages should 

 include realistic information on bear management, how to live with grizzlies and how to 

 hunt in grizzly country without encountering problems. 



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