Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Grizzly Bear Listing on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife With a Revised Section 4(d) Rule, Extension of Comment Period

Key Points

• 1The rule proposes to keep grizzly bears on the federal list of endangered and threatened animals, which provides them legal protection
• 2A revised 'Section 4(d) rule' would set specific limits on hunting, trapping, and human activities in grizzly bear habitat to prevent harm to the species
• 3The public comment period has been extended, giving citizens more time to share their opinions on these proposed protections before the government makes a final decision
• 4The regulation affects western states like Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho where grizzly bears live, impacting hunters, ranchers, outdoor recreationists, and conservation groups
• 5This is still a proposed rule, meaning the final version could change based on public feedback before it becomes official policy

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