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A new bipartisan bill, the Human-Wildlife Conflict Reduction Act, is poised to revolutionize how ranchers protect livestock from predators like wolves and bears—without lethal force. Co-authored by Senators Daines and Schiff, it allocates up to $20 million annually for nonlethal tools such as guard dogs, electric fences, and range riders, with a small portion funding research. Designed to address nationwide economic losses—like the 68 animals killed by wolves in Montana in 2025, costing ranchers nearly $93K—the bill builds on decades of work by groups like Defenders of Wildlife, which has paid out over $6.5 million in compensation since 1995. This legislation marks a major step toward coexistence, offering federal support for proven solutions that safeguard both farmers’ livelihoods and wild ecosystems.

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