HELENA — The Montana Livestock Loss Board has made record payments this year for depredations caused by wolves and grizzly bears.
As
of Monday, the state has paid more than $146,700 for the deaths of 133
head of livestock. Up until now, the most expensive year was 2009, with
$144,995 paid for the deaths of 370 head of livestock.
The
Livestock Loss Board was established in 2007 to address economic losses
due to wolf and grizzly bear predation. The money comes from the state
general fund and there is some federal money.
Board
Executive Director George Edwards said the payments this year are larger
because the price of stock in 2009 was half of what it is now. There
have been significantly fewer livestock deaths.
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