The largest population of grizzly bears in 30 years has been documented in Montanta, with nearly 800 bears currenly living in the state. The five year, five million dollar study has helped to demonstrate that the bear population is on the rebound and that protection standards in place have been working.

However, these results can lead to the grizzly bear being taken off of the endangered species list, ending federal protection. Does this mean that the bear population will once again dwindle?