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Cattle Grazing vs Grizzly Bears in Court | Cheyenne News
Environmental groups are suing the U.S. Forest Service over a controversial decision to reintroduce cattle grazing in the Elk Ridge complex — a grizzly bear habitat in Yellowstone — arguing it violates the Endangered Species Act and could lead to more bear deaths. The land, once used for sheep grazing, now faces renewed livestock pressure after wildfire recovery efforts. While the Forest Service claims no additional harm to bears and cites consultations with wildlife officials, plaintiffs say proper environmental review was skipped. This legal battle underscores the escalating clash between…
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