5-Year Review

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The Fish and Wildlife Service is required to conduct reviews every five years of species listed under the Endangered Species Act. 

The Service initiated a 5-year review on the status of bull trout in April 2004. The review culminated in a report that was completed in August 2006, but was not released due to additional information needs. The review process was resumed in 2007 and completed in April, 2008. The purpose of the review is to determine whether the status of the listed species is appropriate. Bull trout are listed as threatened throughout their range in the coterminous United States.

The review makes two recommendations: (1) Retain "threatened" status for the species as currently listed throughout its range in the coterminous United States for the time being, and (2) Evaluate whether distinct population segments (DPSs) exist and merit the protection of the Endangered Species Act.

For more information including Biology, Status, and other related documents please go to ECOS.fws.gov.