AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWildlife & Public Lands: The Trump administration ended automatic protections for threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, a move critics say could slow safeguards and give industries more room to seek exemptions. Grizzly Management in Montana: Federal officials say grizzly bear management is shifting back to states (not delisting), with Montana, Idaho and Wyoming governors involved and a reopened public comment period. Bear Safety in Red Lodge: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks warns that feeding wildlife is driving “severe food conditioning,” after six bears were euthanized due to public safety concerns. Montana Courts & Drugs: A Billings man, Charles Jesse Sanchez Jr., pleaded guilty in federal court to meth trafficking tied to southeastern Montana and the Crow and Northern Cheyenne reservations, facing at least 10 years. State & Community: Montana’s wildfire response gets a boost as DNRC launches an aerial supervision program, and Montana’s only university K9 program gets new body armor support. Sports (Local): Youth took center stage at the Big Sky State Games in Billings, with standout wins in the Montana Mile and Montana 100.
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