Notice of Availability of a Draft Recovery Plan for Ursus americanus luteolus (Louisiana black bear) for Review and Comment

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) announces the availability for public review of a draft recovery plan for the Louisiana black bear. The Louisiana black bear is a threatened species that once occurred throughout southern Mississippi, all of Louisiana and eastern Texas. The Louisiana black bear is currently only known to occupy habitat in the Tensas and Atchafalaya River basins in Louisiana. The Service solicits review and comment from the public on this draft plan.