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Governor Bullock Seeking Applicants for Grizzly Bear Advisory Council

Governor Steve Bullock is seeking Montanans to apply to serve on a newly-created Grizzly Bear Advisory Council to assist the State of Montana develop plans for eventual state management of grizzly bears. “Legal uncertainty has created a void requiring our leadership,“ Governor Bullock said in creating the advisory council. “As bears continue to expand in numbers and habitat, we must identify durable and inclusive strategies to address current issues and prepare for the future. This advisory council represents a key step toward Montana embracing the tremendous responsibility and opportunity of long-term Grizzly Bear recovery and management.”

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