Defenders of Wildlife’s 7th annual Electric Fence Incentive Program is underway. People in specified counties in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and eastern Washington can apply for funding and technical assistance to build bear-resistant electric fencing that safely protects property from grizzly bears and black bears.
Russell Talmo, Rockies and Plains Program Associate with Defenders of Wildlife, issued this statement:
“Some of the most significant obstacles to grizzly bear recovery continue to be bear-human conflicts and human-caused mortality. There are a variety of simple and affordable measures that people can take to reduce these conflicts. Our Electric Fence Incentive Program is a shining example of how grizzly bears and humans can coexist.”
Defenders of Wildlife is celebrating 75 years of protecting all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With a nationwide network of nearly 2.2 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife heritage for generations to come. For more information, visit defenders.org/newsroom and follow us on Twitter @Defenders.
