Unanimous Recommendations Related to the Montana Legislature 



Once the Grizzly Bear is de-listed, add it to the list of animals in 87- 1-11 5 that provides 

 enhanced protection and significant fines under Montana law. 



Revise Montana law with regard to taking Grizzlies for potential livestock depredation in 

 a manner that eliminates this barrier to de-listing. 



Unanimous Recommendations Related to Nuisance Bear Policy 



Nuisance bear policy in the Conservation Strategy should be clarified and defined to 

 increase public understanding and decrease misconceptions. 



The Roundtable affirms that management authority for nuisance bears outside Nation 

 Park boundaries lies v^th state agencies and that clear, effective protocols, including 

 sensitivity to the placement of nuisance bears, need to be part of the Conservation 

 Strategy as well as state plans. 



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