Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2025

Bill 119 hr 281, also known as the Grizzly Bear State Management Act, aims to direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule regarding the removal of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife. The bill also includes provisions for the management and conservation of grizzly bears in the region.

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears has been a topic of debate for many years, with some arguing that the population has sufficiently recovered and no longer needs to be listed as endangered or threatened. Proponents of the bill believe that state management of the grizzly bear population will be more effective in ensuring their continued conservation.

If passed, the bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue a final rule that removes the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the endangered and threatened wildlife list. This would allow states in the region to take over management of the population, including setting hunting quotas and implementing conservation measures. Critics of the bill argue that removing federal protections for the grizzly bear population could lead to increased hunting and habitat destruction, putting the species at risk once again. They believe that federal oversight is necessary to ensure the long-term survival of the species. Overall, Bill 119 hr 281 is a contentious piece of legislation that seeks to shift management of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from the federal government to the states. The outcome of the bill will have significant implications for the conservation of this iconic species.