2019 was the costliest year on record for livestock loss in Montana, according to the Montana Livestock Loss Statistics’ page.
According to the state agency, 363 claims were filed for $247,800.13, more than the 294 claims filed for $230,411.85 filed in 2018.
The claim amounts have risen over the past decade from the 2008 number of 238 claims worth $87,317.68.
The claims represent cases where livestock owner filed for reimbursement after wolves, bears, and cougars killed them.
