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The U.S. government is rolling out a bold new plan to manage grizzly bears in Yellowstone and the Northern Rockies — not by delisting them, but by handing states more control while federal protections remain. This two-tiered approach lets Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming take the lead on day-to-day management, with broader authority unlocked only after recovery milestones are hit. Supporters say it’s smarter, more local, and could fix the federal system’s track record of failed recoveries. Critics, however, warn it’s too vague — especially since key state-federal agreements haven’t been made public — and fear states might prioritize ranching and hunting interests over bear conservation. This could be a make-or-break test for how to handle other endangered species in the future.

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