AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildlife Safety: Montana officials warn against leaving jack-o’-lanterns outdoors: pumpkins can draw deer and bears into populated areas, spread disease and put animals at risk. Farms may accept leftovers for livestock. Poaching Enforcement: A father and son pleaded guilty to wildlife violations after an investigation into illegal elk hunting; they face thousands of dollars in fines and years without hunting privileges. Bison and Public Lands: American Prairie counted 1,016 bison, a first for its Montana herd, while a judge’s pause lets the animals remain on federal grazing allotments amid a legal dispute. Bat Research: New tracking towers on BLM land in central Montana are helping researchers follow bats across state lines and study threats including white-nose syndrome. Logging Roads: Northwest Montana conservation groups are threatening another lawsuit over how the Forest Service counts blocked logging roads, arguing the approach overlooks risks to grizzly bears and bull trout. Wildlife Decisions: Montana organizers say short comment periods and late notice have limited public input at Fish and Wildlife Commission meetings.
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