(v) where removal is determined to be the best resolution to the 

 problem, depredating or nuisance bear shall be trapped, and if determined 

 to be suitable for transplanting, shall be marked and released in suitable 

 habitat previously approved with appropriate land management agencies. 



(vi) reasonable efforts shall be made to inform the public of the 

 transplant program, fully explaining the reasons for the capturing and 

 locations of the release area. 



(vii) upon request by an authorized scientific investigative agency or 

 public zoological institution, a captured bear may be given to that agency 

 or institution, for appropriate nonrelease research purposes. A reasonable 

 charge may be required to cover costs of handling. 



(e) Depredating grizzly bear that are not suitable for release or research 

 because of old age, acquired behavior, disease, or crippling, shall be killed and 

 sent to the department's research facilities for investigation. The public shall be 

 fully informed when these actions are taken and the reasons for these actions shall 

 be fully explained. 



(f) Coordination. The department shall consult with appropriate federal 

 agencies and comply with applicable federal rules and regulations in 

 implementation of this policy. (History: Sec. 87-1-301 MCA, IMP . 87-1-201, 

 87-1-301 MCA; Eff. 12/31/72; AMD . 1977 MAR p. 257, Eff. 8/26/77.) 



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