Welcome to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grizzly Bear Recovery Program. We are partnered with the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana in Missoula.
Latest News
Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced a new and comprehensive approach to long-term grizzly bear recovery in the lower 48 states and the concerns of those living with and near bears. The Service is proposing a rule to clarify the geographic area where grizzly bears in the lower 48...
Wildlife Management
On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with Grand Teton National Park, honored the legacy of grizzly bear #399 by returning her ashes to the Pilgrim Creek area of the park, where she spent much of her life. Following a respectful cremation, grizzly #399’s remains...
Endangered Species Act
As the seasons change, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its wildlife partners in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem remind residents and visitors to be extra vigilant about bear safety. Securing attractants—such as trash, livestock feed, compost, or beehives—is essential.
Our Partners
Wayne Slaght has spent more than 25 years learning to coexist with grizzly bears and wolves on his Montana ranch near Ovando. In those years, he has learned an important lesson that serves as his guiding principle. Government, NGO, and private partners have worked together to implement solutions...
Endangered Species Act
Wildlife managers are again urging the public to practice responsible wildlife viewing behavior and obey traffic laws to ensure safety for both people and grizzly bears. Approaching bears and/or parking on the highway is not only illegal but also poses significant risks, especially with grizzly...
Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing a public scoping period to consider options for restoring grizzly bears to the Bitterroot Ecosystem. The Service will assess the potential impacts of proposed restoration options in an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental...
Location and Contact Information
- Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator ProgramView DetailsUniversity Of Montana 356 Corbin Hall Missoula, MT 59812