House Joint Memorial No. 4 expresses the concerns of the Idaho Legislature regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (USFWS) decision to maintain the protected status of grizzly bears under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The memorial argues that the grizzly bear populations have significantly increased since their initial listing in 1975, with current estimates exceeding 60,000 bears across their historical range. It criticizes the USFWS for proposing a new distinct population segment that extends protections unnecessarily, which the memorial claims undermines local conservation efforts and poses risks to human safety and property.

The memorial calls for the delisting of grizzly bears to return management authority to the states, emphasizing that state-led conservation has been effective in maintaining robust populations. It also urges Congress and the Trump administration to review the ESA and its regulations for effectiveness, particularly in light of recent Supreme Court decisions. The resolution aims to highlight the need for a more localized approach to wildlife management that considers the specific conditions and needs of individual states.