AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBear conflicts in Montana: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks euthanized 14 “extremely food conditioned” black bears around Bozeman, with officials pointing to a healthy bear population plus weak berry crops pushing bears into neighborhoods. Grizzly management: In the Trego area, a landowner shot and killed a male grizzly after a close-range encounter; FWP says fall hyperphagia and attractants are driving more conflicts. Outdoor recreation updates: A floating closure on the Blackfoot River near Milltown was lifted after BNSF bridge work, though some nearby trail access remains temporarily closed. Wildlife research: UM researchers are launching a long-term western painted turtle study at Lubrecht Experimental Forest to track how warming could shift sex ratios over decades. Wildfire response tech: A Montana Sand Creek Fire report highlights growing use of drones and AI tools to find hotspots and improve wildfire tactics. Policy: Sen. Steve Daines’ Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act cleared the Senate, aiming to cut red tape tied to FEMA’s “No Rise” rule for low-risk restoration.
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