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BEAR/HUMAN CONFLICTS

January 5, 2006 Grizzly bears look for new food sources
July 18, 2001 Ninemile area problem grizzly destroyed.
July 11, 2001 Grizzly charges park employees.
July 9, 2001 Grizzlies clear out tents in campground.
June 22, 2001 Bears in Canada park might scare off tourists, critics say.
June 12, 2001, Ninemile grizzly found in rare territory.
June 9, 2001 Bear captured, shot after stealing trash.
June 9, 2001 Roads will be closed to protect grizzlies.
June 9, 2001 Ninemile griz moved to new location.
April 17, 2001 Grizzly bear menaces fisherman in Teton.
October 20, 2000 Sow is relocated after frightening bowhunters in their tree stands.
October 3, 2000 Suffering griz killed after collision with car.
September 3, 2000 Man escapes encounter with grizzly in Yellowstone.
August 15, 2000 Bear attacks, injures hiker in Glacier Park.
July 18, 2000 Alaskan brown bear kills, and eats camper.
July 18, 2000 Grizzlies encounter humans over weekend.
July 17, 2000 Wyoming rancher recalls close encounter with grizzly.
July 14, 2000 McDonald Peak closing for annual grizzly use.
July 5, 2000 Canadian Athlete Killed in Apparent Mauling.
July 4, 2000 Rangers kill bear in Glacier.
June 6, 2000 Church tries to save bears.
April 25, 2000 More people harmed by buffalo than bears in Yellowstone
April 20, 2000 Where do grizzly bears go to sleep?
November 23, 1999 Whitefish area growth may be funneling grizzlies into town.
November 9, 1999 Response to THE GREAT GRIZZLY SEARCH.
November 9, 1999 The incredible invisible bear.
November 6, 1999 Bear aggression puzzles experts
November 6, 1999 grizzly bear wounds, not cold, killed hunter, exam finds.
October 30, 1999 We're leaving food where it attracts grizzly bear trouble.
October 15, 1999 Whitefish busy chasing bears out of town.
October 2, 1999 Grizzly bear, Whitfish Sally in trouble again.
September 24, 1999 Yellowstone grizzly attacks Seattle man.
September 19, 1999 Livestock and grizzly bears don't mix well.
September 6, 2000 Hungry bears creeping into town.
September 3, 2000 Man escapes encounter with grizzly in Yellowstone.
September 2, 2000 Trouble is brewin' for campers; Bears; fires will dampen normal holiday revelry.
August 16, 1999 Grizzly bears will cause problems in Bitterroot.
August 15, 2000 GRIZZLY ATTACK: PATHOLOGIST'S REPORT & other information.
August 15, 2000 Bear attacks, injures hiker in Glacier Park.
June 17, 2000 Grizzly moves into Idaho, is moved again.
May 17, 2000 Bear proof garbage cans.
August 14, 1999 Bear mauls three in Glacier [National] Park
August 10, 1999 Officials relocate orphan cub, search continues for its sibling.
July 20, 1999 Grizzly bears making recreating in Montana hazardous.
July 8, 1999 Packing a sidearm in Grizzly bear country.
July 6, 1999 Boy fights off attacking black bear!
June 11, 1999 Officals predict bad year for bears!
June 11, 1999 LIVING IN BEAR COUNTRY "TIPS"
June 8, 1999 Black bears mauls Eureka man
May 26, 1999 Snared yearling grizzlykilled by another bear.
May 18, 1999 Grizzly shot, train kills another.
May 18, 2000 Grizzly family killed.
May 13, 1999 Grizzly supprises man at Big Mountain condo.
May 8, 1999 Blackfeet Tribe has economic interest in getting rid of troublesome bears.
May 5, 1999 MFWP trying to keep grizzly bears out of trouble.
April 3, 1999 Grizzly killed that wanted people's things.
March 30, 1999 Be aware of hungry bruins!
March 25, 1999 Shoot shovel and shut up!
March 17, 1999 PEPPER SPRAY HAS ITS LIMITATIONS!
March 17, 1999 Experts clear the air on bear repellents.
December 27, 1997 Grizzly bear attacks and eats hibernating black bear.
December 24, 1998 On the trail of the grizzly.
December 20, 1998 Too many grizzlies?
December 3, 1998 Grizzlies in front yard not all romance.
October 27, 1998 When you choose to walk with grizzly bears, It's dangerous!
October 15, 1998 Sneaky bears stealing ranchers grain pellets.
October 5, 1998 More grizzly bear maulings.
October 10, 1998 With Bonnie the Grizzly it is not Three Strikes and you're out.
October 5, 1998 Bears wandering from Rocky Mountain front.
October 5, 1998 Grizzly bear caught with paws in apple orchard.
September 16, 1998 Black bears are looking for food.
September 9, 1998 Previews of coming attractions with grizzly bears.
September 4, 1998 Another black bear killed.
September 2, 1998 Slaughter of Grizzly bears continues.
September 2, 1998 What do you do with a bear in the sink?
August 29, 1998 Griz died of a broken Heart.
August 28, 1998 Bears looking for food throughout the Northwest.
August 27, 1998 Another grizzly killed.
August 27, 1998 "The bear seemed to be traveling as fast as my four-wheeler." .
August 24, 1998 Black bear (13) encounters with no end in sight.
August 21, 1998 Black bears invade looking for food.
August 18, 1998 More human/bear conflicts.
August 4, 1998 Unhappy grizzly bears are leaving the wilderness.
July 30, 1998 Coming attractions for the Bitterroot Valley!
July 30, 1998 Bear troubles continue in Galcier National Park.
July 24, 1998 Loitering grizzly potential problem in Lincoln, Montana.
July 15, 1998 Back-porch bear leaves homeowner shaken
July 3, 1998 Grizzly killing domestic sheep.
July 9, 1998 Grizzly bear euthanized; lack zoos that will take the wayward animals.
June 29, 1998 Black bears killed becasue they were being bears.
June 27, 1998 Grizzly DNA tracking.
June 27, 1998 Missoulian article reports on destruction of a grizzly bear family.
June 26, 1998 Grizzly bear stalks a group of hikers!
June 23, 1998 Grizzlies can be a driving hazzard too!
June 19, 1998 Another grizzly bear problem.
June 11, 1998 Investigation by Glacier County Sheriff/Corner of a man killed by grizzly.
June 11, 1998 Rangers kill 2nd man eating grizzly!
June 6, 1998 Young grizzly killed near Coram, MT
June 6, 1998 Grizzly family kills and eats Colorado man.
June 6, 1998 Bears do not shun civilization as predicted by IAGBRC.
June 3, 1998 DNA fingers another killer!
May 7, 1998 Too many grizzlies along the eastern front.
April 24, 1998 "Enviromentalists quiet about ski area," by Chuck Samuelson.
CENSUS: GRIZZLY BEARS
December 01, 1999: DNA analysis finds more griz in Glacier
November 22, 2000 Feds choose plan to bring back bears.
August 7, 2000 Endangered Species Act: Log home executive files intent to sue.
August 2, 2000 Grizzly reintroduction is part of "Land Grab" problem
June 29, 2000 Bears will go anywhere they want.
May 18, 2000 Grizzly bear study: More bears in Glacier than thought.
August 19, 1999 Status of eight bears species throughout the world to be released 9/99
January 2, 1998 MFWP report number of girzzly bears on the North American Continent.

CONCERNED ABOUT GRIZZLIES

January 5, 2006 Grizzly bears look for new food sources
June 8, 2001 Environmental perestroika.
October 18, 2000 October 23, 2000 at 5:30 PM.
September 28, 2000 Bitterroot Mountains Decision on grizzlies due soon.
August 18, 2000 Destroyer of Worlds.
October 14, 2000 Comments sought for grizzly plan.
October 13, 2000 Food-stealing grizzlies moved to Washington.
August 15, 2000 Bear attacks, injures hiker in Glacier Park.
August 7, 2000 Endangered Species Act: Log home executive files intent to sue.
July 27, 2000 Grizzly plan final word at least month away.
June 17, 2000 Grizzlies prove to have a big appetite for cutthroat trout.
May 28, 2000 Panel calls for states' role in grizzly plan.
March 13, 2000 Grizzly reintroduction one step closer.
February 2, 2000 Sows may run show.
January 7, 2000 Yellowstone Bison Plan; State, feds ordered to meet.
December 29, 1999 Elk numbers down at upper Yellowstone River.
November 9, 1999 Grizzly killed after taking hunters' food
January 1, 1997 The year 2000 and beyond Vision!
August 10, 1999 News article says EIS delayed again.
July 6, 2000 Alaska Congressman Battles for Changes in ESA.
July 1, 1999 Cougar captured in house.
June 2, 1999 The moment of truth approaches.
May 24, 2000 Restoring Bitterroot Grizzlies.
May 10, 2000 MONTANA LEGISLATIVE ACTION NEEDED NOW!
April 9, 1999 MONTANA AGAINST GRIZZLY BEAR EXPLOITATION!
April 2, 1999 Interagency Grizzly bear committee attempts to take the High road."
March 30, 1999 RESOULTION PASSES SENATE!
March 15, 1999 Real truth about grizzlies.
March 11, 1999 Caught in bear trap.
March 4, 1999 What's good thinking??
March 2, 1999 "Always learning" by Jim Freeman, Victor, MT
February 23, 1999 Are the facts straight?'
February 20, 1999 Grizzly bear introduction -- unfair to the bears.
February 9, 1999 Leave a legacy of hope??
May 29, 1998 IT'S ALL ABOUT POWER! It's not about grizzly bears.
February 02, 1999 Good Thinking???
January 17, 1999 All Forest levels ruining habitat for wild animals.
January 22, 1999 "Grizzlies are a blessing to Montana,"
January 13, 1999 It takes more than concern to win a case.
December 16, 1998 Concerned, and active, about grizzlies
December 4, 1998 Grizzly EIS Due early next year. Valley residents speak out
April 23, 1998 Misinformation skews results!
May 20, 1998 Concerned About Grizzlies is controversal group.
May 14, 1998 Concerned About Grizzlies treated unfairly by Forest Service.
June 6, 1998 Roots, take a look at your hole card!
February16, 1999 Craighead letter.
August 31, 1999 SOME REASONS TO JUST SAY NO!
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS
April 17, 2001 Wyoming group won’t support draft grizzly plan.
April 13, 2001 Norton says lawsuits hindering species protection.
April 12, 2001 Moratorium Asked on Suits That Seek to Protect Species.
April 12, 2001 Democrats vow fight on endangered species.
April 6, 2001 Forest Service considers citizens' committees.
March 14, 2001 National groups oppose Idaho's grizzly lawsuit.
March 3, 2001 Environmental groups upset with session.
February 27, 2001 Grizzly plan gutted by commission.
December 6, 2000 Track of the Grizzly.
November 24, 2000 It's treason being green.
November 17, 2000 Grizzlies OK'd for Bitterroot.
October 26, 2000 Sierra Club goes door-to-door on Roadless Plan.
October 22, 2000 ENVIRONMENTALISM U.S. declares 500,000 acres critical for 2 species
October 20, 2000 Sow is relocated after frightening bowhunters in their tree stands.
September 15, 2000 Sierra Club backs Schweitzer, targets Burns.
August 23, 2000 Here's a plan to consider.
August 23, 2000 Pandering to the wrong group.
August 18, 2000 Destroyer of Worlds.
August 11, 2000 Racicot blames White House for fires' magnitude.
August 7, 2000 Endangered Species Act: Log home executive files intent to sue.
July 14, 2000 Et tu, tree killer?
July 12, 2000 Groups prepare for girzzly legal battle.
July 10, 2000 Lawmakers curbing EPA's power for agency's lack of reliable data.
July 9, 2000 Not having roads is not an answer.
July 8, 2000 Eagle Creek protesters dispersed.
July 8, 2000 Officials want to keep Yellowstone River free-flowing.
July 6, 2000 Alaska Congressman Battles for Changes in ESA.
June 23, 2000 Enviros killing our way of life.
May 24, 2000 Conservation group sues over grizzly program.
May 22, 2000 More land for grizzly recovery, say Sierra Club.
May 18, 2000 Grizzly family killed.
March 28, 2000 Don't trust Wilderness Society.
March 14, 2001 National groups oppose Idaho's grizzly lawsuit.
February 28, 2000 President gives agency a break from political meddling
January 31, 2000 Road ban makes economic sense.
January 26, 2000 Forest Service says harassment of official was real.
January 17, 2000 Appeals court allows Idaho Wolves to Stay.
January 17, 2000 Decision will affect Grizzly reintroduction.
January 17, 2000 Local groups challenge U.S.-93
January 8, 2000 Forest road ban upheld.
January 5, 2000 Special interests stifle forest debate
January 3, 2000 Recognize citizen efforts to find agreeable middle.
December 17, 1999 Plum Creek announces plan to protect native fish.
November 25, 1999 Mill Town abandoned by loggers looks to forest for survival
November 20, 1999 Environmentalists, administration settle lawsuit blocking timber sales
November 20, 1999 GOP complains about plan
November 20, 1999 Sierra Club 5 year plan.
November 18, 1999 RULES OF THE HUNT to validate grizzly in wilderness.
November 17, 1999 Yellowstone grizzlies need more room, group says
November 12, 1999 Group warns about Yellowstone management plan.
November 2, 1999 Are Griz already in Bitterroots?
November 1, 1999 Conservation groups seek grizzlies in Bitterroot.
October 8, 1999 Clinton wants to protect 40 million acres of forest land.
October 8, 1999 Willing Seller - A Myth Don't laugh, you may be next!
October 2, 1999 Environmentalists want to destroy dams on the Snake.
August 14, 1999 Timber companies succeed where government has failed.
July 24, 1999 Nature Conservancy attempts to protect habitat.
February 3, 1999 Suit filed in Taylor timber sale.
January 1, 1999 Closing Roads Protect Grizzly Bears and Their Habitat.
May 10, 1999 Grizzly bear's progress complicates debate.
April 28, 1999 Bring back the bears.
April 28, 1999 Backers boost grizzly reintroduction
April 16, 1999 Audubon Society may help CONCERNED ABOUT GRIZZLIES.
April 16, 1998 The Bitterroot Coalition.
April 5, 1998 Environmental activists want to preserve everything while using nothing!
January 1, 1998 RETURN TO EDEN OR TICKET TO HELL?
December 3, 1998 Stopping hunting crucial step.
Febuary 15, 1999 Environmentalists spreading more lies.
November 1998 Wolf Controversy Blazed easier trail for Grizzlies.
June 6, 1998 ROOTS take a look at your hole card!

GRIZZLY HABITAT

June 29, 2001 Importing grizzlies less than straight forward.
March 29, 2001 Recluse.
January 10, 2001 Re: Grizzly bear reintroduction.
January 1, 2001, Grizzly Bear Recovery in the SBE -- What does it mean to you?
November 24, 2000 Grizzly recovery areas too small.
April 26, 2000 Honor the world's bruins
February 2, 2000 Sows may run show.
December 9, 2000 Grizzly deaths linked to low pine nut supply.
December 1, 2000 In grizzlies vs. humans, bears losing more often.
November 23, 1999 Sprawl biggest threat to griz habitat.
July 30, 2000 Bear hungry "Idaho, wildlife service" counting B C.for grizzly donations.
July 27, 2000 Grizzly bear attractant survey form.
July 27, 2000 Grizzly plan final word at least month away.
June 17, 2000 Grizzlies prove to have a big appetite for cutthroat trout.
June 7, 2000, Bitterroots will once again be grizzlies' home.
June 6, 2000 Church tries to save bears.
May 24, 2000 Restoring Bitterroot Grizzlies.
July 4, 1999 Grizzly bears beginning annual bug feast with help from Forest Service.
June 1, 1999 USFWS squanders $75,000.
June 7, 1999 Biologists warns bear food may soon be gone
June 7, 1999 Roadside bears return, seeking food in Yellowstone.
May 28, 2000 Panel calls for states' role in grizzly plan.
May 9, 2000 Should fish or bears be restored first in Idaho's Selway-Bitterroot area?
April 28, 1999 Biologist: Predators keep a forest diverse.
November 30, 1998 Elk, Moose and deer: hit and miss Grizzly bear food.
June 18, 1998 Vital food source for grizzly bears disappearing from wilderness.
August 28, 1998 Craighead Institute better late than never on grizzly habitat validation.
May 10, 1998 How independent is the lab that did this study???
May 11, 1998 Arrogant manipulation or legitimate public process???
August 20, 1998 "Culvert excavation destroyed ecology", by Chuck Samuelson.
July 13, 1998 Privae property rights is the best way to protect the environment.
Core areas, Corridors and Buffer Zones; what you need to know!
August 13, 1998 Grizzly bear scientist wins national award.
April 1993 Rapid Decline of Whitebark Pine

IDAHO

January 20, 2001 Idaho sues feds over bear plan.
July 30, 2000 Bear hungry "Idaho, wildlife service" counting B C.for grizzly donations.
July 27, 2000 Grizzly plan final word at least month away.
May 9, 2000 Should fish or bears be restored first in Idaho's Selway-Bitterroot area?
December 31, 1999 ldaho asks for delay on federal roadless plan.
November 25, 1999 State of Idaho wants to manage wolves in Idaho.
September 29, 1999 Idaho and Montana Concerned Citizens compose resolution.
July 24, 1999 Gov. Kempthorne of Idaho wants control of grizzly bear Reintroduction
August 14, 1997 Idaho's Rep. challenges House members on grizzly bear question.
October 10, 1997 Bogus science used to justify Grizzly Bear Reintroduction.
October 8, 1997 Idaho Governor adamantly against reintroduction of grizzly bears!
July 23, 1997 Conrad Burns and Larry Craig could force habitat assessment.
October 8, 1978 Commissioners in Idaho ignored by Grizzly Bear Recovery Program!
February 9, 1998 Idaho Attorney general calls bear program a SHAM!
October 23, 1997 Idaho's Clark County Commissioners say no to grizzly bears!
October 8, 1997 Idaho Senator has serious doubts about of grizzly bears.
October 8, 1997 Idaho Commissions's position on Grizzly Bear Reintroduction
August 15 1997 Salmon City Council accuses Federal Government of stirring the pot!
August 20, 1997 Salmon City Council claims politics involved in hearing move.
August 21, 1997 Salmon City Council unanimously supports Alternative 2!
October 23, 1996 Salmon City Council says grizzly bears will cut off land access.
October 3, 1997 Idahoian alleges USFWS wants to interfere with nature!
September 30, 1997 Dircetor Idaho State Fish & Game's letter to John Burns, Chairman of the Idaho State Fish and Game Commission.
July 7, 1998 Jim Crockett faults the DEIS for the reintroduction of grizzly bears!
LAND CONTROL
July 1, 2001 Americans say lumber industry lacks controls.
June 27, 2001 Support Alternative D to recover from catastrophic fires.
June 27, 2001 Salvage logging is big ecological risk.
June 25, 2001 CARA: Living in the Soviet Union of America.
June 18, 2110 Burned forest plan draws fire.
April 30, 2001 Forest advisory committee seeks 15 members.
April 13, 2001 Studies give evidence to global warming
Februay 15, 2001 Shockley, don't assume to know why grizzlies are supported.
November 23, 2000 More and more, the federal government ruins jobs.
November 17, 2000 Grizzlies OK'd for Bitterroot.
November 11, 2000 Lawsuit seeks lynx protection.
November 10, 2000 Clinton creates new monument.
November 10, 2000 Forest Service to release final roadless initiative.
November 8, 2000 Results of actions not being felt.
November 2, 2000 THE THREE LEGGED STOOL!
November 1, 2000 Forest Service to release Roadless EIS.
September 26, 2000 Montana releases bull trout restoration plan.
August 23, 2000 Here's a plan to consider.
August 23, 2000 Pandering to the wrong group.
October 22, 2000 ENVIRONMENTALISM U.S. declares 500,000 acres critical for 2 species
October 19, 2000 Lessons from the fires.
August 18, 2000 Destroyer of Worlds.
August 11, 2000 Racicot blames White House for fires' magnitude.
August 2, 2000 Grizzly reintroduction is part of "Land Grab" problem
July 27, 2000 Grizzly plan final word at least month away.
July 20, 2000 Cara is good for Montana.
June 23, 2000 Enviros killing our way of life.
June 21, 2000 Millions for Montana.
March 28, 2000 Bitterroot Wetlands subject of workshop.
January 22, 2000 SUV's could lose ground.
January 8, 2000 Forest road ban upheld.
January 5, 2000 SHOVELS OF SOLIDARITY
January 3, 2000 Nuture loggers and grizzlies
January 2, 2000 Americans being priced off the land.
December 21, 1999 McCain blasts Clinton's forest order
December 21, 1999 Judge OKs settlement to protect rare species
November 15, 1999 Stop federal land grab.
November 15, 1999 What's best for the land.
November 10, 1999 Domestic timber industry shut down.
November 3, 1999 Kicking the public off the land.
October 8, 1999 President Clinton trying to establish an acceptable historical legacy.
October 1, 1999 Tyranny's Victim: Burn your cabin or go to jail.
December 21, 1999 Judge issues nation wide band on some timber sales.
September 17, 1999 The fate of grizzly introduction is involved in this issue.
March 11, 1999 Public land access, the worst enemy of the next millennium.
March 2, 1999 Track on Trails? Forest Service seeks comment..
February 18, 1999 ESA: ITS MISUSE AND ABUSE!
April 30, 1998 Locked out of public land by the grizzly bear.
SCORCHERS
January 19, 2000 Taking a big picture look at the fires of 2000.
January 10, 2001 Re: Grizzly bear reintroduction.
January 1, 2001, Grizzly Bear Recovery in the SBE -- What does it mean to you?
November 17, 2000 Grizzlies OK'd for Bitterroot.
November 10, 2000 Rancher grabs cattle seized by feds from national monument.
October 19, 2000 Vote ‘yes' and shut down game farms.
October 18, 2000 Fire recovery update.
October 1, 2000 The dilemma of a rural American.
July 27, 2000 Grizzly plan final word at least month away.
July 14, 2000 Et tu, tree killer?
July 10, 2000 Lawmakers curbing EPA's power for agency's lack of reliable data.
July 6, 2000 Alaska Congressman Battles for Changes in Endangered Species Act.
March 24, 2000 Don't buy into propaganda spread by environmentalists.
February 3, 2000 Hage’s fight for freedom on the Pine Creek Ranch
January 31, 2000 Road ban makes economic sense?
January 26, 2000 Forest Service says harassment of official was real.
January 21, 2000 Forest official will share her Nevada nightmare.
January 7, 2000 GRIZZLY BEARS IN DANGER???
December 1999 KING WILLIAM!
December 1999 Natural Resources Are For the Public instead from the Public.
January 13, 2000 Timber industry goes on offensive.
January 5, 2000 SHOVELS OF SOLIDARITY
January 5, 2000 Special interests stifle forest debate
January 1, 2000 Wake up America before it is too late.
December 23, 1999 The People are Angry.
November 25, 1999 State of Idaho wants to manage wolves in Idaho.
April 9, 1999 MONTANA AGAINST GRIZZLY EXPLOITATION!
March 14, 1999 Burns, Craig ignore many key details.
March 4, 1999 Burns and 3 other senators want grizzlies delisted.
March 3, 1999 :Bear information misinterpreted.
February 9, 1999 Leave a legacy of hope??
OPPOSE REINTRODUCTION
September 8, 2000 Opposition to grizzlies disputed.
July 27, 2000 Grizzly plan final word at least month away.
June 22, 2000 Burns attempts to delay grizzly reintroduction.
July 12, 2000 Groups prepare for girzzly legal battle.
May 3, 2000 Ravalli Republic Both Governors against final grizzly reintroduction plan.
May 2, 2000 Idaho governor opposes reintroduction of grizzly bears.
April 17, 2000 Federal government must get approval.
April 14, 2000 Commissioners want impact fees for bear reintroduction
March 10, 1999 No griz please.
November 29, 1998 Public support critical to the reintroduction.
November 29, 1998 Delist or not delist?
February 12, 1999 Fish & Wildlife Service urges more grizzly funding
November 26, 1998 Canadian loggers oppose Yellowstone toYukon corridor.
October 24, 1998 Idaho Counties move against griz!
September 5, 1998 Grizzly bear reintroduction is a not such a good idea.
June 23, 1998 Is there any sense in plans to reintroduce grizzly bears.
June 17, 1998 Public, "take a stand on grizzly bear reintroduction."
May 20, 1998 Grizzly ready for delisting Wyoming offical says.
May 13, 1998 Idaho citizen opposes reintroduction of grizzly bears into the SBE.
September 6, 1998 Grizzly bears study is junk science.
September 9, 1998 Grizzly bear reintroduction is not such a good idea..
August 29, 1998 Who is the slow learner; bureauocrats?
August 29, 1998 We are clueless!
July 12, 1998 Columbia River Basin plan opposed.
April 28, 2000 More opposition!
POLITICAL
June 25, 2001 Politics trump pragmatism for Norton.
June 21, 2001 Norton scraps Bitterroot grizzly reintroduction.
April 30, 2001 Forest advisory committee seeks 15 members.
Februay 15, 2001 Shockley, don't assume to know why grizzlies are supported.
November 17, 2000 Grizzlies OK'd for Bitterroot.
November 11, 2000 Lawsuit seeks lynx protection.
November 10, 2000 Rancher grabs cattle seized by feds from national monument.
November 1, 2000 143 would phase out game farms.
October 30, 2000 Global Warming.
October 29, 2000 Vote Yes to ban on game farms, I-143.
October 26, 2000 Sierra Club goes door-to-door on Roadless Plan.
September 30, 2000 Changes get mixed welcome Bums praises compromise...
September 22, 2000 Millions more in emergency relief coming.
September 19, 2000 Silent majority speaks in Darby on forest management.
September 15, 2000 Sierra Club backs Schweitzer, targets Burns.
September 14, 2000 No point in playing blame game.
September 13, 2000 Earth First founder to give keynote speech.
September 10, 2000 No poster child this time.
September 8, 2000 Comments about forest fires.
September 8, 2000 News media displays its bias.
August 24, 2000 Common sense would help.
August 23, 2000 Here's a plan to consider.
August 23, 2000 Pandering to the wrong group.
August 18, 2000 Destroyer of Worlds.
August 11, 2000 Racicot blames White House for fires' magnitude.
July 27, 2000 Grizzly plan final word at least month away.
July 10, 2000 Lawmakers curbing EPA's power for agency's lack of reliable data.
July 8, 2000 Officials want to keep Yellowstone River free-flowing.
July 6, 2000 Alaska Congressman Battles for Changes in Endangered Species Act.
June 23, 2000 Enviros killing our way of life.
June 22, 2000 Burns attempts to delay grizzly reintroduction.
June 21, 2000 Millions for Montana.
April 27, 2000 Idaho senator warns of Clinton Gore policies on environment.
May 18, 2000 Grizzly bear study: More bears in Glacier than thought.
April 17, 2000 Federal government must get approval.
January 21, 2000 Forest official will share her Nevada nightmare.
January 21, 2000 More than 400 show at roadless plan rally.
January 13, 2000 Timber industry goes on offensive.
January 8, 2000 Martz blast Clinton wilderness policy, vows to support access
January 7, 2000 GRIZZLY BEARS IN DANGER???
January 5, 2000 SHOVELS OF SOLIDARITY
October 10, 1999, Rally protests reintroduction of grizzlies.
October 11, 1999 Bull Trout Rebellion fizzles.
October 7, 1999 A stroke of the Pen!
September 16, 1999 Public has right to use public lands.
September 15, 1999 Threats of violence growing!
August 21, 1999 Lindbergh Lake changing hands blessing or blunder
July 22, 1999 Plans are being made to further limit your freedom!
July 7, 1999 What Govenor Racicot says about reintroduction
July 7, 1999 Governor Raiciot is doing his own thing.
July 3, 1999 Names won't be released pending appeal.
June 29, 1999 Judge says, "Name Names!"
March 24, 1999 Rep. Allan Walters says U.N. has environmental agenda for U.S.
March 24, 1999 Bitterroot Star: The U.N. is coming! The U.N. is coming!
November 21, 1997 Rep. Rick Hill's position in relation to Grizzly Bear reintroduction.
March 15, 1999 Ravalli Republic Guest Editorial Bears are not expendable.
February 1, 1999 Waiting and hoping
March 10, 1999 Bitterroot Star Article: Mixed Reviews for Griz Study.
January 31, 1999 House opposes griz releases
February 2, 1999 Raw log export to U.S. up
January 13, 1999 Critics: Bears ignores big picture.
January 12, 1999 Testimony opposing exploitation of grizzly bears.
December 31, 1998 Ravalli Republic Article: Mysterious wolves draw tourists.
December 30, 1998 Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee] puts politics first. science last.
December 21, 1998 Resolved no grizzlies.
December 4, 1998 Grizzly Committee seeks involvement, cautions managers
October 23, 1998 Missoulian article reports: No bucks for bears No problem.
October 10, 1999 National forest plan draws cautious cheers and jeers.
October 10, 1999, Rally protests reintroduction of grizzlies.
June 25, 1998 Yellowstone to Yukon: That is the mega million dollar question?
April 30, 1998 Poision pill, anyone?
January 29, 1999 Missoulian Article: State employees leave meeting.
January 27, 1999 Respect must be a mutual thing.
July 24, 1997 Senator Burn's website Fixing the EIS
More political responses.
PROCEDURES
April 30, 2001 Forest advisory committee seeks 15 members.
April 13, 2001 Studies give evidence to global warming
April 2, 2001 Global warming, fact or fiction?
November 10, 2000 Rancher grabs cattle seized by feds from national monument.
October 29, 2000 Vote Yes to ban game farms, I-143.
October 27, 2000 Old-time firefighters would turn over in their graves.
October 19, 2000 Vote ‘yes' and shut down game farms.
October 11, 2000 Meetings set to gain input on grizzly bear plan.
August 31, 2000 Racicot urges clear thinking in forest management debate.
August 23, 2000 Here's a plan to consider.
August 23, 2000 Pandering to the wrong group.
July 27, 2000 Grizzly plan final word at least month away.
June 22, 2000 Burns attempts to delay grizzly reintroduction.
June 21, 2000 Millions for Montana.
May 9, 2000 Should fish or bears be restored first in Idaho's Selway-Bitterroot area?
April 17, 2000 Federal government must get approval.
January 8, 2000 Forest road ban upheld.
January 7, 2000 Yellowstone Bison Plan; State, feds ordered to meet.
January 1, 2000 Montana wants role in bison management.
December 24, 1999 Grizzlies still termed endangered.
December 21, 1999 Judge OKs settlement to protect rare species
December 17, 1999 Plum Creek announces plan to protect native fish.
November 24, 1999 EPA orders halt to Missoula bear spray
October 3, 1999 With bears; should you spray pepper or bullets?
October 1, 1999 Federal government will require bear proof garbage cans
September 9, 1999 Missoulian article: Orphan griz moved out of Ferndale
September 2, 1999 You want to use public facilities? GOOD LUCK!
June 30, 1999 Does FREE ENTERPRISE include animal menageries?
June 7, 1999 Procedures employed by Federal Agency -- less than honest.
March 6, 1999 More than a million messages for the Forest Service
March 01, 1999 Wolf investigation raises ire of HUNTERS
November 16, 1998 Chior Practice.
October 03, 1998 State Fish & Game Agency fears federal meddling!
July 03, 1998 Progress toward delaying the return of grizzlies to the SBE
May 29, 1998 Timbeer harvest promotes healthy ecosystem.
June 1, 1998 Rules and regulations forcast for the SBE
October 8, 1997 Road and trail closures will follow reintroduction of grizzly bears!
October 8, 1997 Grizzly bear recovery organization stacks the deck, Idahoian claims.
October 8, 1997 Murder should be the charge if a reintroduced grizzly bears kills someone!
October 8, 1997 Idaho State Fish and Game concerned with structure of EIS.
October 8, 1997 Common sense flees grizzly bear recovery plans!
October 8, 1997 Grizzly reintroduction will spawn a whole new bureaucracy!
October 8, 1997 Grizzly recovery plan would lock up 32 million acres!
October 8, 1997 Why is information withheld Idaho citizen wants to know?
October 8, 1997 Emotions ran high during hearing procedures
January 1, 1997 Masters of SPIN!
April 30, 1998 We should be smarter than the aveerage bear!
May 7, 1999 USFWS'S nose is growing longer all the time!
October 8, 1997 Lemhi County Commissioners point out violations by USFWS.
October 8, 1997 The grizzly bear is neither endangered nor is it a threatened species
April 1, 1998 Grizzly bears will cost tourist dollars.
October 1, 1997 Sheriff Jay Printz says, "Public access will be cut off."
April 30, 1998 Misinformation secures favorable response.
November 24, 1997 Large gaps in the DEIS, a coalition of local groups discovers.
May 1, 1997 Milliions of U.S. acres to be in hands of environmentally elite.
January 13, 1997 48 Canadian environmental groups question grizzly recovery.
February 9, 1998 Smoking gun found.
March 1, 1998Unacceptable Species Ordinance passed by Custer County Commissioners in Idaho.
January 27, 1998 CAG believes EIS is being systematically skewed!
January 1, 1996 Stratigies to survive a grizzly bear attack
August 21, 1997 City of Salmon vote to support alternative 2.
October 8, 1997 No documentation that grizzly bears were ever in the SBE. says.
October 8, 1997Fifty nine percent oppose reintroduction of grizzly bears.
December 1, 1994 Discussion of management techniques being employed by USFS, and NPS in their failed attempt to maintain and improve biodiversity.
RAVALLI COUNTY
November 17, 2000 Grizzlies OK'd for Bitterroot.
November 11, 2000 Lawsuit seeks lynx protection.
July 27, 2000 Grizzly plan final word at least month away.
October 1, 1999 Bear specialist says Whitefish residents need bear-proof garbage cans.
June 24, 1998 Wonder if Ravalli County will follow Idaho's Clark,Custer and Lemhi counties' lead in reference to undesirable Species?
January 14, 1998 Senator Conrad Burns position in relation to grizzly bear reintroduction.
January 14, 1998 Action in US Senate by Senator Conrad Burn's Senator Craig could force habitat assessment.
January 14, 1998 Montana Representative Rick Hill's position in relation to grizzly bear reintroduction.
October 1, 1997 Ravalli County Commissioners say No to grizzly bears!

ROADS AND ROAD CLOSURES

August 23, 2000 Pandering to the wrong group.
August 11, 2000 Racicot blames White House for fires' magnitude.
July 9, 2000 Some are misunderstanding editorial.
July 4, 2000 Opposed to roadless, abuse of power.
July 3, 2000 Roads and recreation possible.
June 23, 2000 Eradicating roads is costly.
June 22, 2000 Roadless Rage.
June 22, 2000 2,000 attend rally against proposed ban.
June 20, 2000 ROADS ARE NECESSARY.
May 24, 2000 Roadless meetings coming to town.
May 17, 2000 Ban on roads won't affect BNF.
May 17, 2000 BNF foresters review 18,000 letters on Clinton's roadless proposal.
April 11, 2000 Roadless writing just propaganda.
March 31, 2000 Montana's roadless areas need protection.
March 28, 2000 Forest Service takes preorders for roadless plan.
March 20, 2000 Discuss fate of roadless lands.
February 10, 2000 Off road plan comment period nears end.
February 9, 2000 New state maps omit some roads, ghost towns.
January 21, 2000 More than 400 show at roadless plan rally.
January 20, 2000 Keep access to the land meeting.
January 18, 2000 Road ban, other issues hurt West
January 18, 2000 More Forest road closures are not needed.
January 15, 2000 Rebellious road project proposed for July 4, 2000
January 8, 2000 Martz blast Clinton wilderness policy, vows to support access
January 8, 2000 Forest road ban upheld.
January 5, 2000 SHOVELS OF SOLIDARITY
January 3, 2000 Nuture loggers and grizzlies
December 26, 1999 We have enough roadless areas.
December 23, 1999 The People are Angry.
December 21, 1999Roadless plan needs serious look
November 24, 1999 Road closure effort flawed, agency agrees
November 18, 1999 Western Montanans weigh in on roadless plan
November 15, 1999 They should take a trip
November 14, 1999 Montana's roadless fight goes national.
July 23, 1999 Government delays off-road travel plan.
March 12, 1999 Federal Off Road Travel Plan draws local Comment.
March 2, 1999 Missoulian article: Lawmaker seeks to tie up forest service road closures.
March 1, 1999 New Policy taking shapeFS plots road map for roads.
February 16, 1999 Federal agencies are working hard tlimt ATV access.
February 16, 1999 The Clinton administration today ordered a halt to road construction.
December 30, 1998 Grizzlly plan is all about power.
December 16, 1998 ROAD CLOSED!.
December 16, 1998 New USFS rules close roads in 'core' grizzly areas, open others.
November 20, 1998 Group of protesters rallies against road and timber changes.
November 11, 1998 Retired forester, calls wise use and not abuse advocates to action!
January 1, 1998 Group grumpy as a bear: 200 protesters slam Targhee road closures.
October 5, 1998 Retired forester alarmed about road destruction in our national forests.
August 6, 1998"Forest destroys and abandons more roads.
June 12, 1998 Idaho's Boundry County defies Road closure!
August 11, 1998 "Streams suffer from road projects."
August 8, 1998 "Forest Service not worthy of name."
November 1997 "Extremests help muddy local waters."
February 3, 1999 Sessions set in off road plan
April 30, 1998 Why did the bear cross the road? To get on the other side!
January 1, 1998 Ripping out roads to help the grizzly bears.
January 1, 1998 Forest service is abandoning opportunity to manage forests!
January 1, 1998 Flathead National Forest.
November 20, 1998 Common sense has flown the coup!
August 27, 1998 Agency and public tangle over road reclamation.

SAFETY TIPS

June 11, 1999 Bear attractant survey form.
Safety around bears
June 2, 1999 Government guidelines for the purchase and use of pepper spray.
January 1, 1997 Precautions to take while hiking with grizzly bears.
June 11, 1999 Living in bear country "Tips."
March 17, 1999 Pepper spray has its limitations.

SENATORS

December 31, 2000 CONGRESS PUTS U.S. LAND UNDER U.N. CONTROL.
December 12, 2000 Senators, wildlife service differ on peer review.
July 23, 2000 A lack of fiscal discipline.
July 8, 2000 Officials want to keep Yellowstone River free-flowing.
July 6, 2000 Alaska Congressman Battles for Changes in Endangered Species Act.
June 22, 2000 Burns attempts to delay grizzly reintroduction.
February 2, 2000 Senator does not have forest management solution.
October 19, 1999 Funding delayed for grizzly bear reintroduction.
October 10, 1999 National forest plan draws cautious cheers and jeers.
August 21, 1999 Conservationists, politicians celebrate Lindbergh Lake's changing hands.
August 20, 1999 Grizzlies more important than paving.
July 7, 1999 Burns pushes for governor's say in reintroduction.
May 10, 1999 Baby Grizzly bears complicates delisting debate.
March 14, 1999 Burns and Craig ignore many key details.
March 10, 1999 Mixed Reviews for griz Study.
March 4, 1999 Burns, 3 other senators want grizzly delisted.
March 4, 1999 What's good thinking?
February 19, 1999 New study says ample habitat for grizzlies is SBE.
February 12, 1999 Roadless areas Forest Service halt new roads.
November 30, 1998 Grizzly bear findings. Salmon was the main course.
October 23, 1998 No bucks for bears: no problem.
July 24, 1997 Fixing the grizzly (EIS)

SNOWMOBILES

August 23, 2000 Can we come back now?
April 30, 1999 Plan would curtail snowmobiles in Yellowstone. Option would open Old Faithful road to vehicle traffic in winter.
January 13, 1999Bitterroot snowmobilers like their forest as is..mostly open.
December 9, 1998 Forest Service agrees to modify closed roads for snowmobilers.
July 27, 1998 Snowmobiles banned from the proposed Great Burn Wilderness.
U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
November 18, 2000 Feds to manage Columbia basin as an ecosystem.
November 17, 2000 Grizzlies OK'd for Bitterroot.
July 23, 2000 A lack of fiscal discipline.
July 19, 2000 Senate approves 2001 funding; attaches strings.
November 3, 1999 There are not grizzly bears in the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness.
Februay 16, 1999 Missoulian article: Photographer accused of habituating. grizzlies.
U. S. FOREST SERVICE
April 30, 2001 Forest advisory committee seeks 15 members.
April 20, 2001 Forest Service plans thinning, burns near Pinesdale.
April 17, 2001 A good fix, Clinton Cabinet member in favor of a Bush EPA proposal.
March 13, 2001 New Mexico officials want to take control of national forests.
April 13, 2001 Bosworth named new forest chief.
April 12, 2001 Who is Dale Bosworth?
April 6, 2001 Forest Service considers citizens' committees.
April 6, 2001 Forest officials prep fire plans; Prescribed burns set to begin this month.
March 4, 2001 MAKING THE CASE FOR THE THREE LEGGED STOOL.
November 17, 2000 Grizzlies OK'd for Bitterroot.
October 27, 2000 Old-time firefighters would turn over in their graves.
October 7, 2000 Dickson Creek USFS reports stir residents' anger.
October 4, 2000 Rethinking Policy, Forest Service Chief says ...fire's role in West.
September 5, 2000 Thomas: Don't point fingers. Trying, to place blame for fires is futile.
September 5, 2000 Power reveals forest ignorance.
September 5, 2000 Obstructionists sparked disaster.
August 30, 2000 Investigation of Blodgett Fire continues.
August 28, 2000 Too much fire, not enough fighters.
August 24, 2000 Common sense would help.
August 23, 2000 Animals can help in the harvesting.
August 23, 2000 Here's a plan to consider.
August 11, 2000 Supervisor tries to put fire rumors to rest.
August 11, 2000 Racicot blames White House for fires' magnitude.
August 9, 2000 Forest Service to blame for Blodgett fire.
August 7, 2000 Endangered Species Act: Log home executive files intent to sue.
July 17, 2000 West Fork fire forces evacuation.
July 9, 2000 Not having roads is not an answer.
May 24, 2000 Roadless meetings coming to town.
March 3, 2000 Forest Service Toughens policy on road building.
February 28, 2000 President gives agency a break from political meddling
February 2, 2000 Former Forest Service official praised for conservation effort.
February 1, 2000 Intimidation and threats have no place in the land use debate
January 31, 2000 Flora draws long range criticism
January 27, 2000 200 people show for shovel rally
January 27, 2000 Civil discourse, not civil disobedience
January 27, 2000 Crowd sends off shovels to support Nevada rebellion
January 27, 2000 Civility in forest service debates
January 24, 2000 Logger camps outside ranger station in protest.
January 21, 2000 Forest official will share her Nevada nightmare.
January 21, 2000 Updated travel maps available for free.
January 20. 2000 Forest Service considers changes in planning.
January 12, 2000 New fees proposed for using forest lands.
January 5, 2000 SHOVELS OF SOLIDARITY
December 30, 1999 Forest health does not need our help.
December 30, 1999 National forests belong to everyone.
December 21, 1999 Reciting flaws in [public land management systems] isn't enough.
November 17, 1999 Forest Service, BLM want to restrict off-road travel.
November 16, 1999 Workshop: Addresses grizzly bear reporting.
November 16, 1999 Forest protection plan meeting.
October 6, 1999 Judge issues nation wide band on some timber sales.
February 11, 1999 Forest Service charging the public fees to use their own land.
February 10, 1999 Forest Service planning airstrip restrictions.
February 3, 1999Forest Service agrees to publish rulings on 'Net'.
February 5, 1999 Forest Service chief tells employees to learn from timber industry
February 3, 1999 Forest Service recreation fees bring in millions.
December 18, 1998 Chairman quits federal panel on forest management in a huff
January 1, 1998 FORESTS CANNOT SURVIVE REPEATED ATTACKS!
June 17, 1998 "Stop waisting forest resources."
June 4, 1998 Will the real predators please stand up!
June 3, 1998 People control by the collaborative process.
May 22, 1998 Bitterroot National Forest wrong in denying facilities use to CONCERNED ABOUT GRIZZLIES.
May 22, 1998 Congressman Rick Hill settles meeting room issue.

WOLVES

June 16, 2001 Sheep producer opposes payment for wolf kills as counterproductive.
May 1, 2001 Wildlife group seeks extended wolf protection.
April 14, 2000, Rules would allow easier killing of problem wolves.
March 27, 2000 Wolves pose threat to future.
March 23, 2000 Feds plan to kill Idaho wolf pack.
February 28, 2000 Wolves, nothing but killers.
February 7, 2000 Montanans to help out with wolves.
February 4, 2000 Fear of wolves.
January 17, 2000, Appeals court allows Idaho wolves.
December 29, 1999 Elk numbers down at upper Yellowstone River basin.
December 1999 Wolves: Defending an Unnatural Introduction.
November 14, 1999 Ranch with permit to kill wolves still losing livestock.
November 14, 1999 Elk doing fine despite wolves.
June 22, 1999 Ravalli Republic article: Stevi wolf pack gets evicted.
December 31, 1998 Mysterious wolves draw tourists.
December 1, 1998 Lawsuit filed to remove wolves.
December 24, 1998 Elk killed by wolves.
November 1, 1998 Wolf Controversy Blazed Easier Trail for Grizzlies

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