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Bill to add two bear specialists for Region 3 draws mixed reaction
Summary
HB 847 would fund two FWP bear specialist positions for Region 3 to expand prevention and response capacity; proponents highlighted multi‑agency responses to intensive grizzly incidents while FWP said it did not request the positions but could accept appropriations. The committee tabled the bill.
Representative Scott Rosenzweig (House District 57) presented HB 847 seeking funding for two dedicated bear specialist positions in Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Region 3, which includes Gallatin and Park counties. Rosenzweig said growing grizzly range and human development create more conflicts and that additional staff would improve prevention and response.
Evan Stout, program manager for the Bear Awareness Gardener program, described Region 3 as geographically large with only one bear specialist and one…
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