IGBC Spring 2023 Newsletter
March 8, 2023
SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING IGBC MEETINGS
Dates are set for the IGBC’s Spring 2023 meetings:
IGBC Fall Newsletter
October 25, 2022
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR FY23 INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH (IEO) PROJECTS
The IGBC is seeking proposals for grants to partners and agencies to disseminate consistent messages about grizzly bears and to promote effective actions and techniques to increase human safety and decrease the likelihood of bear-human conflicts. Read more “IGBC Fall Newsletter”
YGCC cancels 2-day meeting – Group to hold webinar and conference call Nov. 1
The Yellowstone Grizzly Coordinating Committee is canceling its October meeting due to the recent court decision to relist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) population of grizzly bears.
Read more “YGCC cancels 2-day meeting – Group to hold webinar and conference call Nov. 1”
Investigation Results Identify Grizzly Bear in Surprise Attack near Libby
Kalispell, MT — The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wildlife Human Attack Response Team (WHART) has completed its investigation into the bear attack that occurred last month in the Poorman Creek Drainage of the Cabinet Mountains south of Libby, Montana. Read more “Investigation Results Identify Grizzly Bear in Surprise Attack near Libby”
IGBC Winter Meeting in Missoula on December 12 & 13, 2017
MISSOULA – The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) will be holding their annual winter meeting in Missoula, Montana from December 12, 2017 – December 13, 2017.
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Partnership position advances bear education in southwest Montana
The grizzly rolls toward five people pointing training (inert) bear spray canisters at the bear. They press their triggers down for two full seconds, while onlookers cheer them on. Danielle Oyler is pleased.
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Forest Service Temporarily Closes Bear Creek Access in Madison Range
Ennis, MT., Oct. 3, 2016 – Due to recent bear activity and encounters, Forest Service officials have temporarily closed trails and the area surrounding Bear Creek that leads into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness.
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Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Delisting Rule Peer Reviews Posted
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Posts Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Delisting Rule Peer Reviews
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Grizzly Bear Monitoring in Western Centennial Mountains Begins for 2016
ISLAND PARK – As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the distribution of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDFG) is working to inform the public that pre-baiting and scientific trapping operations are once again beginning in the Upper Snake Region.
Read more “Grizzly Bear Monitoring in Western Centennial Mountains Begins for 2016”
Use a Refill Device for Practice Bear Spray Canisters
Why Use a Refill Device for Practice Bear Spray Canisters? Practice Makes Perfect!
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