MT Politicians getting involved in WOLF problem
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:40 pm
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HELENA - Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg released draft legislation Thursday that would prohibit treating gray wolves in Montana and Idaho as endangered species and turn management of them exclusively over to the states.
The brief, two-page draft is meant to be a starting point for legislation that he hopes to present to the House of Representatives soon.
"After hearing from Montanans at my listening sessions around the state, I've taken a first step by having a draft bill drawn up, but before I introduce it, it's important to hear what Montanans think," Rehberg said in a news release. "Since it hasn't been introduced, I can still make changes if I hear a good idea, or even if folks in Montana tell me they just don't want a legislative solution after all."
HELENA - Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg released draft legislation Thursday that would prohibit treating gray wolves in Montana and Idaho as endangered species and turn management of them exclusively over to the states.
The brief, two-page draft is meant to be a starting point for legislation that he hopes to present to the House of Representatives soon.
"After hearing from Montanans at my listening sessions around the state, I've taken a first step by having a draft bill drawn up, but before I introduce it, it's important to hear what Montanans think," Rehberg said in a news release. "Since it hasn't been introduced, I can still make changes if I hear a good idea, or even if folks in Montana tell me they just don't want a legislative solution after all."