ID HJM004

Idaho Legislature urges the Trump administration to delist grizzly bears from the Endangered Species Act and return full management authority to states

Grizzly bear populations have grown from their 1975 listing to an estimated 60,000 across North America, occupying 60% of historical range, with approximately 2,000 ESA-listed bears in Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rejected delisting petitions and on January 15, 2025, proposed a new distinct population segment covering Washington, most of Idaho and Montana, and part of Wyoming

Legislature calls on Congress and the administration to review the Endangered Species Act for effectiveness and legality under the Supreme Court's Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo decision

Memorial to be forwarded to the President, Congress, Departments of Interior and Agriculture, USFWS, and congressional delegations from Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming