Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 12 - FISH, WILDLIFE, AND PARKS
Chapter 12.9 - WILDLIFE DIVISION
Subchapter 12.9.14 - Grizzly Bear Management
Rule 12.9.1414 - GRIZZLY BEAR ANNUAL REPORT

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 12.9.1414

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) The department shall generate and publish a grizzly bear annual report starting the first year after either the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem or the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is delisted and will continue thereafter.

(2) The grizzly bear annual report will include:

(a) the population estimate and previous year's mortalities for delisted populations;

(b) the methods used by department personnel to monitor grizzly bears and develop population estimates;

(c) information concerning connectivity and genetic exchange between the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem;

(d) description of mortality sources and potential for future population level impacts;

(e) the number, types, and general locations of human-bear conflicts; and

(f) outreach and education efforts made by the department.

AUTH: 87-1-201, 87-1-301, MCA; IMP: 87-1-201, 87-1-301, 87-5-301, MCA

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