Conflict Prevention Resources and Information

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This rancher’s guide provides information on recognizing different depredations and includes contact information for all agencies involved. Click the image to view the book in its entirety.

Defenders of Wildlife’s Electric Fencing Incentive Program is a great resource for livestock producers. Click the image for more information.

USFWS released these grizzly bear hazing guidelines in 2017 and are in the process of officially adding them to the 4(d) Rule. Click the image for more information.

Montana’s Livestock Loss Board grant program provides funding for conflict prevention tools for grizzly and black bears, wolves, and mountain lions. Click the image for more information.

HRI’s Carnivore Conflict Reduction program works to put tools and resources in the hands of producers. Click the image for more information.

The Montana Conflict Reduction Consortium is a landowner-led group of conservation-minded individuals convened by the Western Landowners Alliance, including livestock producers, wildlife advocates, tribes, researchers and others interested in reducing conflicts with wildlife on working lands in Montana and the American West. Click the image for more information.

Electric drive over mats are a great deterrent for bears and save ranchers time and effort. Click the image for an informational video from the Blackfoot Challenge.

Wildlife Services is a great resource for producers, providing both conflict prevention resources and depredation investigations. Click the image for more information.