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House committee signs off on delisting grizzly bear
Grizzly bear photographed in Yellowstone National Park on May 19, 2020. (Photo by Jim Peaco/National Park Service) The U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources on Tuesday narrowly voted in favor of delisting the grizzly bear from the Endangered Species Act, pushing legislation long sought by western state elected officials to the next step in the congressional process. House Resolution 281, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025, was introduced by Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, along with Montana's two Republican congressmen, Reps. Ryan Zinke and Troy Downing. The legislation directs the Secretary of the Interior to remove the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Endangered Species Act, restoring a ruling by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued in 2017 during the first Trump Administration. That rule was later vacated by a federal circuit court, and the agency, under the Biden administration, reversed its stance and recommended the grizzly stay on the list, and under federal jurisdiction. 'The GYE grizzly population has exceeded the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's recovery goals for over two decades,' Hageman said during the committee's markup hearing. 'Since a mere 3% of species listed under the ESA have ever been delisted the ESA desperately needs a success story like the GYE grizzly bear. The grizzly is, in fact, the poster child for how the ESA has failed in terms of what it was intended to do and how it has actually been implemented.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX But Democrats on the committee pushed back against the bill, arguing that the proposal amounted to a political football and could jeopardize the continued recovery of the species. The court ruling that vacated the 2017 delisting rule cited the federal government's 'failure to consider long term genetic effects on other populations and concerns that the decision was driven by political pressure … instead of the best available science,' ranking member Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, said. He said the decision continued the partisan game played with the ESA, ignored consultation with Native American tribes on a culturally significant species, and removed public input from the process. 'To legislatively delist the population located around Yellowstone in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, from the ESA and then block judicial review, that is not going to lead us down the path of success,' Huffman added. 'That's going to lead us to some really unfortunate consequences.' Grizzly bears throughout the contiguous states were listed under the Endangered Species Act in 1975 when there were only an estimated 300 to 400 animals left in the wild. Currently, FWS estimates there are roughly 2,314 grizzlies living between Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and parts of Washington. During the last decade, a saga of proposed delisting actions, lawsuits and petitions have left the fate of grizzly bears overshadowed with questions. Montana previously petitioned FWS to delist the species in the GYE and the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, centered around Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness, but the agency rejected the petition early this year. A similar petition from Wyoming was also rejected in the final weeks of the Biden administration. Instead, FWS proposed a new comprehensive approach to federal grizzly management, including consolidating grizzlies living in six distinct recovery zones into a single population. That move would have prevented sub-populations, such as the GYE, from being considered for delisting separately from the species as a whole. Montana officials derided that decision, with Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, a Republican, saying the administration was embracing a 'scorched earth strategy,' in its final days. He added that he looked forward to working with the Trump administration on a new path forward. Rep. Zinke shared similar sentiments at the time: 'Thankfully the political hands pulling the strings at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are about to be fired and President Trump will no doubt immediately rescind this train-wreck decision.' Zinke briefly served as Interior Secretary during Trump's first administration, and was in office when the 2017 delisting was announced. Zinke's office did not respond to a request for comment about the committee's vote on the 2025 rule or questions about preventing judicial review. But Montana Sen. Steve Daines praised Tuesday's vote in a post on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that 'delisting the grizzly bear is long overdue.' Ahead of the committee vote, more than 50 conservation organizations signed onto a letter urging representatives to vote against the legislation. 'The grizzly bear populations in those locations are stable and growing, but conservationists remain concerned about the geographic and genetic isolation of those populations, the threat of increased human-induced mortality through hunting or predator control if they were delisted and management returned to the states of Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho, and the effects of delisting particular populations on grizzly bears in the rest of the lower-48 states,' the letter states. Chris Servheen, a retired FWS grizzly bear recovery coordinator who petitioned the federal government to consider managing grizzlies as a single population — the plan the agency put forth this year — said in a statement that the efforts to delist grizzlies by congressional actions ignored key components of the ESA. 'The current administration and Congress are working to defund grizzly bear science and monitoring, dramatically reduce funding for federal land management agencies in grizzly range, increase timber harvest and road building in grizzly habitat, and weaken or eliminate the fundamental laws that grizzly recovery depends on like the ESA, the National Environmental Policy Act and the United States Forest Service Roadless Rule,' Servheen said. 'At the same time, recreation pressure on public lands and private land development are accelerating rapidly in grizzly habitat putting even more stress on grizzlies. Congressional delisting while the cumulative impacts of these actions are ongoing is irresponsible and will result in immediate declines in grizzly numbers and range.' During the committee discussion, Rep. Hageman hammered home her argument that the reason environmental groups and previous administrations had pushed to keep the grizzlies listed was for 'controlling large swaths of land and water resources. It's that simple.' She said that both individual states, and the federal government, have limited resources to spend on issues like endangered species, and they should be allocated to where the need is highest. 'There are species that truly do need our protection and need the resources to be made available so that we can protect them and recover them,' she said. 'When we are wasting money on a recovered species, those are resources that cannot be used for that purpose.' Democrats proposed three amendments to the bill — one to require DOI to follow the new 2025 species assessment issued by FWS that considered all grizzlies in the lower 48 to be considered a single population; another to require more tribal consultation in management decisions for grizzlies; and a third that sought to strip out the prohibition on judicial review in the bill. All three amendments failed on party-line votes. On the discussion over judicial review, Hageman said the point of the bill is to carry out the purpose and intent of the Endangered Species Act, and removing the legal provision amounted to a 'gift to the radical environmental lobby.' 'Until the bear has returned to state control where it belongs, lawsuits and ever shifting recovery standards will stand in the way activist judges have stood in the way of delisting for far too long,' she said. Hageman added that when the grey wolf was delisted in 2011, during the Obama administration, a similar provision was put into that legislation. The committee voted 20-19 along party lines to recommend approval by the full House of Representatives. Huffman gave notice that he intended to file 'dissenting or minority views,' on the measure for the full chamber. Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, and Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn, also cosponsored the legislation. Daily Montanan is part of States Newsroom, a nonprofit news network supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Daily Montanan maintains editorial independence. Contact Editor Darrell Ehrlick for questions: info@ SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
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27-05-2025
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Grizzly Bear Announce First Live Shows in Six Years
The post Grizzly Bear Announce First Live Shows in Six Years appeared first on Consequence. Grizzly Bear have returned. The indie rock quartet have announced a fall 2025 US tour, marking their first live shows in six years. The brief, seven-date tour kicks off with a trio of shows in Brooklyn on October 13th, 14th, and 16th, followed by dates in Chicago, Los Angeles and San Francisco throughout November. The run concludes with a November 19th show in Oakland; see the full list of tour dates below. Get Grizzly Bear Tickets Here Tickets for Grizzly Bear's 2025 tour will first be available via an artist pre-sale running on Wednesday, May 28th at 10:00 a.m. local time, followed by a Spotify Fans First pre-sale running on Thursday, May 29th at 10:00 a.m, local time. Check Grizzly Bear's official website for more information on ticket pre-sales. Tickets go on-sale for the general public on Friday, May 30th at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster as well as on Grizzly Bear's website. While the new shows are the band's first in six years, a press release clarifies that it's not exactly a reunion, because Grizzly Bear 'never broke up.' Throughout their hiatus, vocalist and songwriter Ed Droste became a licensed and practicing therapist, while vocalist Daniel Rossen and drummer Chris Bear delved into film scoring with their soundtrack to the 2023 film Past Lives. Rossen also released a solo album, You Belong There, in 2022. Now, the band are regrouping to perform for the first time since their appearance at Just Like Heaven in 2019. They're also reissuing their four most recent albums on vinyl: 2006's Yellow House, 2009's Veckatimest, 2012's Shields, and 2017's Painted Ruins. Pre-orders are ongoing. Grizzly Bear 2025 Tour Dates: 10/13 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel 10/14 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel 10/16 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel 11/08 — Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed 11/12 — Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Auditorium 11/18 — San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield 11/19 — Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater Popular Posts Billy Joel Diagnosed with Brain Disorder, Cancels All Upcoming Tour Dates The 30 Best Action Movie Stars of All Time, Ranked Freddie Mercury's Alleged Child Revealed in New Biography Is The Who's Farewell Tour in Turmoil? Zach Braff to Return for Scrubs Reboot Bruce Springsteen Cover Band's Jersey Shore Gig Canceled Because "Bruce Can't Keep His Mouth Shut" Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
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07-05-2025
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Son of the World's Most Famous Grizzly Bear Fatally Struck by a Car in Grand Teton National Park
Grizzly No. 1058, a 5-year-old bear, was killed in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park He was one of Grizzly No. 399's four cubs, and suffered the same fate as his mother, after he was fatally struck by a vehicle Park officials discovered his body on Tuesday, May 6 One of the grizzly bears who belonged to a beloved grizzly family in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park was fatally struck by a vehicle, the park said on Tuesday, May 6. The 5-year-old bear, known as Grizzly No. 1058, died the same way his mother, Grizzly No. 399, who was also fatally struck in October 2024, did, the park said in a statement. From 2009 to 2024, fatal vehicle collisions killed 51 grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). It is unclear when No. 1058 was killed, but park rangers discovered his body about 125 yards from Highway 26 near the Buffalo Fork River on Tuesday. Officials said that he had probably died several days before his body was found. Grizzly No. 1058 was identified through ear tags and a passive integrated transponder (PIT) microchip. His remains were put back onto the landscape in Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park/ Grizzly bear 399 with four cubs on August 25, 2021 Grizzly bear 399 with four cubs on August 25, 2021 Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. No. 1058 was one of No. 399's four cubs. The four cubs were first spotted with their mother in May 2020. Since then, he had been seen occasionally in the park since he was weaned in 2022. He was not spotted this spring. The bear's mother was approximately 28 years old when she was killed and was the oldest known reproducing female grizzly in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, Hilary Cooley, Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, previously said. Alamy Bear 399 with her four cubs in Teton National Park Bear 399 with her four cubs in Teton National Park She was beloved by tourists, biologists and wildlife photographers, with a book, Grizzly 399: The World's Most Famous Mother Bear, a PBS nature episode and several social media pages dedicated to her. 'Grizzly bear 399 has been perhaps the most prominent ambassador for the species,' said Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins. 'She has inspired countless visitors into conservation stewardship around the world and will be missed.' Read the original article on People
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06-05-2025
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89-Year-Old Florida Man and His Pet Dog Killed in Suspected Bear Mauling: Reports
An 89-year-old Florida man and his pet dog were killed in a suspected bear mauling on Monday, May 5 The man has been identified as Robert Markel, according to local news outlets A dead black bear has since been sent for testing amid what could be the first fatal mauling in Florida's history since records began A man and his pet dog have been found dead after a suspected bear mauling that could mark the first fatal attack in Florida history. At around 7:07 a.m. local time on Monday, May 5, the Collier County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) responded to a call at a property in a remote part of Collier County near Everglades City, local outlets Fox 4 Now and Naples Daily News reported. The daughter of Robert Markel informed officials that she witnessed a bear kill her father's dog. Investigators then found 89-year-old Markel's body "a couple hundred yards away," as they searched the area, according to the outlets. Related: 25-Year-Old 'Made One Mistake' When She Went Camping. Then Authorities Found What Grizzly Bear Left Behind (Exclusive) FWC officials suspect that Markel — who lived alone on the property with his dog — may have been killed hours before they received the call. 'The bear involved may still be in the area as our officers continue to secure the perimeter,' said FWC Officer George Reynaud in a statement, per Fox 4 Now. 'Out of an abundance of caution, we urge residents and visitors to remain vigilant and avoid the area," he added. Officials confirmed in a press conference that they were using drones and officers on the ground to search the area following the fatal attack, per KHOU 11. Getty Black bear (stock image) Black bear (stock image) They added that they are awaiting the results of DNA testing to confirm if a black bear caused Markel's death. 'We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Markel,' Reynaud said, per Fox 4 Now. 'At this time, we have deployed four live bear traps around the vicinity of where the incident occurred in an attempt to capture this bear," he added. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Collier County Sheriff's Office/Facebook Collier County emergency vehicles Collier County emergency vehicles Related: Fla. Woman Thwarts Bear Attack by Throwing a Bag of Cookies at the Animal A cluster of loud pops was allegedly heard shortly before 9 p.m. on Monday, with wildlife officials hauling a dead bear from the woods moments later, according to Naples Daily News. Officials confirmed to the outlet that the dead bear would be brought to Gainesville for testing. If found responsible for Markel's death, it would be the first fatal bear attack in Florida since records began and the second bear mauling statewide this year, Naples Daily News and CBS Miami reported. The Collier County Sheriff's Office and the FWC did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on May 6. Read the original article on People
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04-05-2025
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‘The Legend of Ochi' movie review: Sweet, simple, stunning dive into the meaning of life
The Legend of Ochi, Isaiah Saxon's feature film debut, which he has also written, is a simple story, marvelously told with a breathtaking mix of location-shooting, puppetry, animatronics, computer animation and matte paintings. The fantasy film uses a whimsical palette to tell its tale of acceptance and family. Yuri (Helena Zengel) is a lonely girl living on a farm in the Carpathian Mountains with her father, Maxim (Willem Dafoe). Though Yuri misses her mother, Dasha (Emily Watson), Maxim insists she left them, and it is no use Yuri trying to find her. After his parents' death, Petro (Finn Wolfhard) also stays with them. Yuri has always been told to stay home at night, away from the Ochi, the vicious beasts of the jungle laying waste to people and livestock alike. Maxim trains the boys of the village to be clever hunters of the Ochi. When Yuri finds a baby Ochi with its leg in a trap, she decides to take it back to its people. Along the way, there are dangers and discoveries aplenty, including a bite getting infected. Maxim does not want to believe Yuri left of her own accord, preferring to believe she was taken by the Ochi and mounts a rescue for his daughter. The Legend of Ochi (English) Director: Isaiah Saxon Cast: Helena Zengel, Finn Wolfhard, Emily Watson, Willem Dafoe Runtime: 95 minutes Storyline: In the remote Carpathian highlands, terrorised by vicious beasts called the Ochi, a girl finds a baby Ochi and determines to get it home to its family Shot on location in Transylvania, The Legend of Ochi makes one want to grab a plane, hare it to the Apuseni Mountains, and count stars by the Bâlea Lake, a glacier lake in Central Romania. Dasha's cottage, which looks foreboding and enigmatic, proves to be a refuge for Yuri and the Ochi and also where she learns of her roots. As Maxim puts on his ridiculous helmet and armour, one thinks of Don Quixote and tilting against the windmills. Dafoe is a master at creating these damaged characters, with an altered sense of reality, while Watson is her competent self as the wise woman of the woods. Wolfhard does not have much to do except silently stand and absorb everything with his big, dark eyes. The visual effects and puppet work (seven performers worked on the baby Ochi) are outstanding. The sequence at the supermarket, out of which Yuri and the Ochi break out dramatically on a shopping trolley, is a fun one. The majestic mountains, the still lakes, the lonely sheep and solitary cars puttering away on narrow mountain roads all contribute to the fairytale feeling of a land time forgot. Saxon — who has directed music videos for Icelandic singer Björk and American rockers Grizzly Bear — uses music and silence effectively in The Legend of Ochi, making it that rare beast, a quiet children's film! The Legend of Ochi is currently running in theatres
