protections

More than 1,000 species are covered under the law.

An estimated 250 to 300 wolverines survive in the lower 48 states.

A decision is expected by June 2020, amid the presidential election campaign.

It's sponsored by Rep. Raul Grijalva, an Arizona Democrat.

Most are in the Western Great Lakes and Northern Rockies regions.

The Forest Service is taking public comments on the new plan for 90 days.

The BLM is taking public comments on the proposed mineral withdrawal through July 25.

Wyoming and Idaho plan to allow hunts for a small number of grizzly bears this fall.

Like wolves, grizzly bears have recovered well in some areas but remain absent from much of their historical range.

But the government did impose restrictions on land use.