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House committee advances bill on wolf classification despite strong opposition from conservation groups
Summary
House Bill 554, proposing a statutory change for wolves’ classification, drew intense public opposition from conservation organizations and wildlife advocates. FWP warned the bill would remove commission discretion; the committee ultimately moved the bill to the floor.
House Bill 554, a contentious measure concerning statutory classification of wolves, drew extensive public testimony and was advanced by the House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee to the House floor.
Opponents and concerns: A broad coalition of conservation and wildlife groups — including Wolves of the Rockies, Defenders of Wildlife, Trap Free Montana and others — urged committee members to oppose HB 554. Speakers argued the bill would further erode protections for wolves, could enable unregulated lethal…
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